Joe Neale

Joe Neale is a seasoned professional with nearly 20 years of experience, spanning strategy, entrepreneurial, corporate innovation, and operating roles, with a focus on Venture Capital for over a decade.

He specializes in establishing and scaling VC funds, with a track record of facilitating collaborations between corporates like Schindler, ABB, Buhler, and others, entrepreneurs, academia, and investors to create value for all stakeholders.

Joe works closely with companies to develop digitalization, corporate venture capital (CVC), and thought leadership strategies.

Having held numerous board positions globally and achieving successful trade exits, Joe has invested in unicorns like Noom (during the seed stage) and Evernote.

His operational experience includes roles at companies like MySpace, Symbian, Comic Relief, Fuller KK, and founding a travel startup in 2018.

Joe Neale pursued a Bachelor's degree in Information and Media Studies at the University of Brighton and completed the IB program at the International School of Basel.

In addition to his rich professional background, Joe has been associated with various organizations in advisory, investment, and leadership capacities, including roles at Eastend Ventures, Lumikai Fund, VI Partners, Smart Cities Council, and The British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce.

He has also served on the boards of companies like Skribble, Ninox Software, and been a board observer for ventures like Unique and Acodis.

With a history of founding and leading companies, investing in startups, and contributing to the growth and development of multiple organizations, Joe Neale stands out as a versatile and accomplished professional in the venture capital and business innovation landscape.