Will Richardson

Will Richardson is the Managing Partner at Giant Leap, Australia's first venture capital fund dedicated to investing in impact businesses.12 He has been in this role since September 2016.2 Giant Leap invests in rapidly scalable businesses that blend financial returns with social and environmental impact.2

Richardson has over 15 years of experience in private equity and venture capital.3 Prior to Giant Leap, he served as the Head of Venture Capital at Impact Investment Group and as an Investment Manager at CVC Venture Managers Pty Limited.2

In addition to his role at Giant Leap, Richardson is a Non-executive Board Member at Alberts, a fifth-generation family business with interests in music, entertainment, and impact investing.2 He is also an Advisory Board member for the Victorian Government's Equity Investment Attraction Fund.3

Richardson holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne and completed the Company Directors Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors.2

Under his leadership, Giant Leap has invested in over 25 companies, consistently performing in the top quartile of funds of its vintage.3 The firm focuses on backing mission-driven founders solving pressing global problems in areas such as climate, health, empowerment, and education.34