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Richard Court

Richard joined Octopus Ventures in 2017 and focuses on B2B software. He also sits on a number of portfolio company boards.
Richard has invested in UK and international SMEs since 2006. He previously worked at private equity firm TPG’s direct lending fund, at UK-focused private equity firm RJD Partners and at Dresdner Kleinwort in the bank’s principal finance group.
He qualified as a chartered accountant with PwC and holds a degree in banking and finance from the University of Birmingham.
Outside work, Richard turns his hand to a wide range of sports and is attempting to pass that enthusiasm on to his young family.
Richard has invested in UK and international SMEs since 2006. He previously worked at private equity firm TPG’s direct lending fund, at UK-focused private equity firm RJD Partners and at Dresdner Kleinwort in the bank’s principal finance group.
He qualified as a chartered accountant with PwC and holds a degree in banking and finance from the University of Birmingham.
Outside work, Richard turns his hand to a wide range of sports and is attempting to pass that enthusiasm on to his young family.
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