Dave Richards

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Managing Partner at Capria Ventures, Global South VC specialist investing in Applied GenAI @ Capria Ventures
Dave Richards's Location
Seattle, Washington, United States, United States
Dave Richards's Contact Details
About Dave Richards

Venture capital investor across the global south - India, SE Asia, Latam & Africa.Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Capria Ventures (Global South, early-growth VC) and Unitus Ventures (India, early-stage VC).Previously led Unitus Labs, pioneering microfinance investor and financial services incubator. Earlier led high-growth global software, digital media, and Internet services businesses at RealNetworks, Sybase, and Symantec from startup to multiple hundred million dollar global enterprises. Co-founded multiple Internet and digital media startups.

Dave Richards's Current Company Details
Capria Ventures

Capria Ventures

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Managing Partner at Capria Ventures, Global South VC specialist investing in Applied GenAI
Dave Richards Work Experience Details
  • Capria Ventures
    Co-Founder & Managing Partner
    Capria Ventures 2012 - Present
    Seattle, Washington, Us
    Capria Ventures is a leading Global South specialist venture capital firm investing in tech founders with limitless aspirations, connecting them into a uniquely-collaborative network. Capria activates strong relationships between hundreds of founders and leading local VC firms in the tech hubs of the Global South - from Sao Paulo to Lagos to Bangalore to Jakarta.
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  • Social Venture Partners Seattle
    Partner
    Social Venture Partners Seattle 2004 - 2018
    Seattle, Washington, Us
    Social innovation accelerator for non-profits and for-profits seeking more scaled and sustainable solutions for social and environmental good.
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  • Unitus Capital
    Director
    Unitus Capital Oct 2010 - Nov 2012
    Bangalore, Karnataka, In
    Leading boutique investment bank which raises capital for businesses serving the base of the economic pyramid markets in India, China and SE Asia. Incubated and launched by Unitus Labs.
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  • Unitus Investment Management
    Director & Treasurer
    Unitus Investment Management 2010 - 2012
    Investment management company focused on pioneering new high-risk impact investment models in developing countries. Investments include: (a) Unitus Equity Fund LP, a private venture fund investing in high potential microfinance businesses in India and Mexico; (b) Unitus Capital, a leading boutique investment bank raising capital for base of the economic pyramid focused businesses in Asia; and (c) Unitus Impact, an impact investing company focused on creating livelihoods opportunities for millions of low-income workers in Asia.
  • Unitus Labs
    Ceo
    Unitus Labs 2010 - 2012
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    R&D lab and incubator for innovative sustainable and scaleable market-based solutions providing opportunity for economic self-reliance to millions living at the base of the economic pyramid.
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  • Unitus Labs
    Director
    Unitus Labs 2006 - 2012
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    R&D lab and incubator for innovative sustainable and scaleable market-based solutions providing opportunity for economic self-reliance to millions living at the base of the economic pyramid.
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  • Villagereach
    Advisor
    Villagereach 2008 - 2012
    Seattle, Washington, Us
    Social enterprise focused on delivering sustainable solutions for last mile health delivery systems in emerging countries.
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  • Fast Forward Consulting Services
    Principal
    Fast Forward Consulting Services 2005 - 2012
    Strategic business and consulting services for technology and investment organizations
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  • Nargis Library Recovery
    Co-Founder & Director
    Nargis Library Recovery 2009 - 2011
    Us
    Highly efficient venture for supplying books to libraries in Myanmar (Burma). Currently the largest book importer in Myanmar.
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  • Helphive
    Co-Founder
    Helphive 2008 - 2011
    Social directory for local home service pros
  • Bodega Ventures Llc
    Co-Founder
    Bodega Ventures Llc Jan 2008 - Oct 2010
    Internet business incubator
  • Digworks
    President & Coo
    Digworks Apr 2006 - Apr 2008
    Digital business development and consulting company working with content companies and distributors including ABC News, iFilm, Sony Pictures Digital, DivX, and MSN.
  • Realnetworks
    Vice President
    Realnetworks Apr 1999 - Dec 2004
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    Led three different global business units -- Consumer Products (1999-2000), Media Web Services (2001-2003) & Business Products & Services (2003-2004)
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  • Realnetworks
    Product Unit Manager, Consumer Products
    Realnetworks Jan 1997 - Apr 1999
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    Led RealPlayer product group
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  • Sybase
    Director, Product Management
    Sybase 1993 - 1996
    Led product management of enterprise client/server tools and middleware software product lines. Led development of first Internet marketing programs.
  • Symantec
    Group Product Manager
    Symantec 1989 - 1992
    San Jose, California, Us
    Led development of leading PC project management software product line.
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  • Synex Systems
    Software Developer, Product Manager
    Synex Systems 1987 - 1989
    Built PC accounting and utility software published by Symantec

Dave Richards Skills

Start Ups Entrepreneurship Venture Capital Business Strategy Investments Management Emerging Markets Angel Investing Strategy Product Management Social Enterprise Program Management Leadership Strategic Partnerships Microfinance Social Entrepreneurship Digital Media Strategic Planning Business Development E Commerce Impact Investing Seed Capital Corporate Development Management Consulting Executive Coaching International Investment Mobile Devices Mergers And Acquisitions Saas Product Marketing Bop India Investment

Dave Richards Education Details

  • The University Of British Columbia
    The University Of British Columbia
    Commerce

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