What check size does Richard Anson write?

Richard Anson typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Where did Richard Anson go to school?

Richard Anson studied at University of Bristol (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)); Cranfield School of Management (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); Tonbridge School.

Richard Anson

Former Venture Partner at Octopus Ventures · Former Strategy Director and EiR at True.

London

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Richard Anson is Head of Deeptech Research and Engagement at Conception X and a Lecturer at UCL. He has worked with over 40 ventures across entrepreneurship, investment, and academia, including co-founding Reevoo, where he served as CEO for six years before transitioning to a non-executive role through its sale. His background spans geology, venture capital at 3i, engineering geology research, strategy consulting at KPMG including a secondment to Orange, and an MBA.

Experience

Conception XHead of Deeptech Research and Engagementcurrent2025 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
Conception XAcademic Lead2019 — 2025Greater London, England, United Kingdom
UCL School of ManagementSenior Teaching Fellow In Entrepreneurshipcurrent2017 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
RWWA VenturesDirectorcurrent2014 — presentLondon
Octopus VenturesVenture Partner2022 — 2026Greater London, England, United Kingdom
True.Strategy Director and EiR2019 — 2022
True.Entrepreneur in Residence2014 — 2019London, United Kingdom
The Blogger ProgrammeChairman (Formerly Non Executive Director)2016 — 2020London Area, United Kingdom
Old St LabsNon Executive Director2014 — 2018London Area, United Kingdom
ReevooFounder (formerly CEO, now Non-Exec)2005 — 2018London
Kingston Business SchoolLecturer in Strategy, Marketing & Innovation2014 — 2017London Area, United Kingdom
InvisibleHand (sold to Skimlinks)Non Executive Director2012 — 2013London Area, United Kingdom
KPMGSenior Strategy Consultant in the TMT sector2000 — 2005
OrangeInterim Head of Group Planning and Analysis2001 — 2002London
Hyder ConsultingProject Engineer1997 — 1999Bristol
University of BristolPost Doctoral Researcher1996 — 1997University of Bristol
GIBB Engineering and ArchitectureEngineer1994 — 1996Greater Reading Area
3i Group plcInvestment Controller1992 — 1993London

Skills & more

E-commerce64Customer Engagement13Social Commerce16Functional Requirements7Strategy63Start-ups74New Business Development25Strategic Partnerships46Digital Strategy31Mobile Devices14Digital Marketing22Cloud Computing21

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Richard Anson?: Richard Anson is Head of Deeptech Research and Engagement at Conception X and a Lecturer at UCL. He has worked with over 40 ventures across entrepreneurship, investment, and academia, including co-founding Reevoo, where he served as CEO for six years before transitioning to a non-executive role through its sale. His background spans geology, venture capital at 3i, engineering geology research, strategy consulting at KPMG including a secondment to Orange, and an MBA.
What check size does Richard Anson write?: Richard Anson typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Richard Anson go to school?: Richard Anson studied at University of Bristol (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)); Cranfield School of Management (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); Tonbridge School.