Henry M Gunn

The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business

American University

Investor at companiions

At Xapien we are democratising access to fast and comprehensive background
research on organisations and individuals. Using Al & LP technologies we are the 1st provider of fully automated (no humans in the loop) “due diligence” reports in minutes. We believe that everyone should have access to transparent, contextual and actionable information about who they choose to do business with. Reputational  Risk Technologies.

Xapien

Seed Investor

Yuup is a marketplace for local experiences. In Bristol, since January 2021 we have sold 17.5k experiences, for 240 experienced hosts. Now we’re on a mission to bring Yuup to more cities - creating memories for customers nationwide, and revenue for 10,000s of businesses

Yuup

Investor

Selectika is the next generation of Personalisation for e-commerce. Using Computer Vision and Data Science we extract rich product attributes from retailer’s catalog (sleeve shape, neckline, fit, style, fabric, etc.) to analyse shoppers’ preferences (body proportion, personal style, size, intention etc.) and based on our algorithms, we provide each shopper with his own optimal digital assortment.
We also provide real time data and analytics that enable retailers to become more efficient even before the manufacturing process and their marketing team with actionable insights that improve customers engagement and retention.

<a href="http://www.selectika.com">www.selectika.com</a>

Selectika

Mamamade is building a global brand for the modern parent - providing your child with healthy vegan food and quality products aimed at children 4months to 5 years old.  Delivered to your door with additional support services that improve health outcomes, normalise taboos, and increase happiness. From what started in founder Sophie Baron's kitchen, Mamamade is now an online community of over 40,000 parents giving it their best shot (and not ashamed to share that they’re struggling along the way), has helped at over 200,000 mealtimes, and is loved and promoted by influential and celebrity mums across the UK.

<a href="http://mamamadefood.com">mamamadefood.com</a>

Mamamade

ElecReady developed a novel and patent pending attachment that makes almost any bike an e-bike. The unit is lightweight and can be attached and removed in seconds. Sir Chris Hoy is a shareholder and in 2022/23 we will enter into mass production.

<a href="https://vimeo.com/558660473/d2b4c9853c">https://vimeo.com/558660473/d2b4c9853c</a>

Elecready

Ragnar Capital is an independent corporate finance company, authorised and regulated by the FCA. We specialise in raising capital for high growth private companies.  We have developed strong relationships with a large and diverse group of investors who trust us to introduce them to carefully curated and exciting investment opportunities.  A key objective is to build close working relationships with management teams and investors where trust and longevity are the foundations to a successful partnership.

Ragnar Capital Partners Llp

Director

Guardian Angle helps people plan for, and manage death, through our unique technology and ability to deliver assistance efficiently either DTC or through our partners via a SAAS model.  Via our unique technology, we assist  in areas such as the creation of a Will, Life Insurance,  LPA, Funeral Service, Money Management for heirs and Bereavement assistance for family members as examples.  Our "On-Line-Will" offer  peace of mind as we work with over 100 charities in the UK - whose supporters have pledged millions of pounds.  We are now one the fastest growing online Will writers in the UK and partner with charities, of all sizes, nationwide to establish and grow their legacy fundraising campaigns.  International expansion and growing the product line are next on the horizon.

Guardian Angel

Companiions is an online marketplace that brings together people who need a little help or companionship with trusted companions quickly, easily and safely. The elderly population is growing and loneliness is increasingly becoming a problem, and not just because of Covid.  As the care market is broken, Companiions steps in and bridges the widening gap between need and available services.

companiions

Put Your Brain First, the rest will follow. Building the world's leading brain health and mental wellness brand.  Heights is a holistic brand for the brain. We make products, create content and connect community to optimise better outcomes for our customers. Our mission is to enhance their cognitive performance so they can achieve more.  <a href="https://www.yourheights.com/">https://www.yourheights.com/</a>

Heights

Fix Media offers tailored marketing solutions for the trade and construction sector. We have a DAB radio station in London called Fix Radio and one of the largest trade focused social media pages on Facebook called Tradesmen Banter (450,000 followers). Fix Media provides marketing solutions to Tradespeople with zero wastage. At the heart of our business is having a deep understanding of our target market and offering relatable authentic content.

<a href="http://www.fixradio.co.uk/">http://www.fixradio.co.uk/</a>

Fix Radio Ltd.

MW Capital Management is a dedicated Wealth Manager serving clients globally, based in Singapore and registered with the MAS. Developing long-term wealth solutions for qualified accredited private clients and family offices is our one and only focus. Core to our offering is asset allocation and manager and security selection, with a focus on maximising returns at the client’s preferred risk tolerance. Our investment professionals have significant expertise, which is enhanced by our substantial network across various investment strategies and markets.

<a href="https://www.mwcmgroup.com">https://www.mwcmgroup.com</a>

MW Capital Management Pte Ltd

Advisor

Lamsa creates exciting interactive "Edutainment" content in Arabic for 2-10 year olds.  Lamsa supports the UN Sustainable Goals (4.2) by providing pre-primary school Early Childhood Development ( ECD) language, creativity, cognitive, wellbeing, psycho-social, emotional, behavioural ect  to children via a fun, efficient and effective technological supportive model.  As the most downloaded App in the MENA, the company uses a subscription model to provide access to our internally created content that engages, rewards and helps young children create their own exciting stories while using and viewing our own augmented reality and interactive videos and games.  With offices in Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia and Jordan and with over 90- staff, we look to expand throughout the MENA and as well to similar cultural countries and other Emerging Markets, where local content is lacking either by language or content.

<a href="http://www.lamsaworld.com">http://www.lamsaworld.com</a>

Lamsa - لمسة

Corporate Development

Tagmix has been created to give artists a way to connect with their audiences. People who care enough to share their experiences within a closed environment of like minded fans present at the same event. It allows an opportunity to make new friends with those who share your taste.

Our unique technology allows for audiences to record videos for up to 30 seconds and replace the often distorted event music with pro-audio straight from the performers output.  Being able to share pro-audio enhances the shared experience and allows for the venue and artist to better understand and leverage the fan base.  Also allows promoters an opportunity to reach out to known music lovers.  For the audience a community is created where similar music lovers can connect and share content and experience.

<a href="http://www.tagmix.me">http://www.tagmix.me</a>

TAGMIX LIMITED

An intelligent video creation tool, designed and built by directors and developers to make promotional videos and music videos without the hard work.

<a href="https://rotorvideos.com">https://rotorvideos.com</a>

Rotor Videos

Rejuvenation Water is an exciting start-up drinks company providing a refreshing, healthy alternative filled with key Amino Acids rather than the sugar that dominates normal health drinks.  Rejuvenation Water contains no added sugar and only 2 grams of natural sugar from the fruit juices.

Using the finest Derbyshire spring water enriched with Amino acids, the building blocks of protein, Rejuvenation Water is the first of its kind to the market. This primary fuel source for the immune and central nervous system helps to build a natural resilience to stress, depression and anxiety.

Available in three refreshing flavours; Apple & Mint, Ginger & Lime and Spanish Orange.  Available in Waitrose, Holland and Barrett, Costco, Ocado and many more!!

<a href="https://rejuvenationwater.co.uk">https://rejuvenationwater.co.uk</a>

Rejuvenation Water

Member of the Board

Fund Raising, Mentoring, Consultancy and Board membership representation for primarily Emerging and Frontier market opportunities that have a concentration on investments in the Impact space.

Emerging Impact

Founder

Our mission to bring the birthday party well and truly into the 21st century. Whilst at the same time making organising a birthday party far less stressful than ever before. Everyone knows kids love playing video games and our video game wagons are a unique social environment where kids can play the games they love together, comfortably, relaxed and safely with their friends.

<a href="https://www.gamewagon.co.uk">https://www.gamewagon.co.uk</a>

Gamewagon Ltd

Junior Game Creators is a family of fun, educational clubs and workshops with inbuilt social impact. Designed to kickstart and develop an interest in computer science through video games our reach enables diversity. Our sessions and clubs are where code meets the creative arts.

<a href="https://juniorgamecreators.co.uk">https://juniorgamecreators.co.uk</a>

Junior Game Creators

Since 2012, Eagle Alpha has provided a full-service solution that enables asset managers to obtain alpha from alternative data. Our vision is to be the ‘go-to’ firm for the alternative data needs of asset managers.  The product team has four groups: 1) data sourcing professionals whose task is to hunt for interesting alternative datasets; 2) analysts with buyside and sellside experience who understand asset classes and investigate strategies; 3) data scientists who have strong quantitative skills for backtesting and data exploration; and 4) engineers to deliver our solution to clients.

Eagle Alpha is a recognized leader in the alternative data space. We regularly host flagship events on alternative data in New York, London, and Hong Kong, we author some of the most highly regarded content on the topic, and we have been heavily referenced in alternative data primers by the largest investment banks in the world.

<a href="https://eaglealpha.com">https://eaglealpha.com</a>

Eagle Alpha

Active Investor

Cignifi provides industry leading Risk scoring technology that leverages non- traditional data to help credit bureaus and financial institutions reach the underserved and unbanked population in developing countries that have no credit history.

<a href="https://cignifi.com">https://cignifi.com</a>

Cignifi Inc.

Forte Medical designs, manufactures and sells highly engineered Medtech devices that exploit the immense value of urine for routine and specialist diagnostic tests.

<a href="https://forte-medical.co.uk">https://forte-medical.co.uk</a>

Forte Medical

Eco Companion is a booking engine for sustainable tours, projects and accommodation all around the world.

<a href="https://www.ecocompanion.com">https://www.ecocompanion.com</a>

Eco Companion

Movement Capital, the leading Crowdfunding & Alternative Investment platform for Emerging Markets. Began the journey as Homestrings to facilitate African Diaspora investment and make a difference back home. 30m Africans live abroad and carry in them the desire to participate in Africa’s growth story. Since 2012, our members helped to raise $25M of investment in 35 deals across 12 countries in Africa.  Later included the rest of the world's Emerging Markets and the 250 million Diaspora globally while including a broader community of people who were keen to invest with Purpose, Passion and for Profit in Emerging Markets.

Movement Capital

Head of Partnerships

We Are Colony is a "Video On Demand" platform connecting great filmmakers to passionate fans, which launched in June 2014. We Are Colony has successful attracted funding from the Technology Strategy SMART Awards and the Nesta Digital R&D for the Arts Fund, as well as private sources. Winner, SeedCamp London 2014.

We are Colony

Board Member

Responsible for the distribution of all Duet’s  Funds ( Long Only, Hedge, Private Equity, Real Estate and Commodities) globally.

Duet Asset Management

Head of Global Sales and Distribution

Largest Independent Asset Management in Pakistan offering Investment Funds across local Public and Private Equity, VC, Money Market and Fixed Income Investment asset classes.   First licensed VC Fund in Pakistan specialising in sectors that benefit form increasing scalability by leveraging Technology when possible.  PE Fund to invest in consumer, healthcare, logistics and other sectors where growth is expected in one of the most exciting of Emerging Markets.

<a href="http://li.com.pk">http://li.com.pk</a>

Lakson Investments

Board Member and Investment Committee Member for PE and VC Funds

Assisted in developing the MENA's first independant Asset Management firm. Developed investment products and determined business strategy for the sale of our MENA based investment Funds to clients world-wide. Managed all asset classes, Debt, Equity and Private Equity ( Shaira Compliant and Conventional) with a Middle East focus. The firm was sold to Franklin Templeton, an early strategic investor.

Algebra Capital (Asset Management-MENA)

Partner-Head of Sales and Marketing

Initiated the DB Asset Management division in MENA out of Dubai and with additional office in Saudi Arabia.  Local office offered Global DB investment products while also manufacturing our own sharia compliant Funds.

Deutsche Asset Management

Head of Middle East and Northern Africa

Initiated the Global Equity Sales concept in Asia.

Deutsche Bank Securities

Head of Global Sales HK

Managed International Sales in Europe and the UK which included over 100 salespeople .

Head of International and  Emerging Market Sales

Head Emerging Market Sales globally (75 staff).  Consolidated independent EM Sales Teams into one global EM effort.

Deutsche Bank

Head of EMG Sales

Managed the EMEA Equity Sales team. Built the team from scratch and initiated the department with Head of EMG

UBS Investment Bank

Head of Sales Emerging Europe

Started the EMEA Equity business and managed trading and sales for the Emerging Market Desk.

Lehman Brothers Bank

Head of Emerging Market Sales

Began career in Bahrain and traded short-end of the curve and assisted in managing the $Book.  Moved to UK to manage ECP sales into Switzerland  and later to Zurich to manage sales of the Swiss Franc Bond and Equities.  Relocated to Australia to initiate Mezzanine Finance business.  Moved to Hong Kong then UK to manage Citibank Scrimgeor Vickers Asian Desk, later enlarged to include Global Emerging  Markets.

Daniel Smaller

Daniel Smaller