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Cheque Size$1M to $50M
Stages7
Industries15
Markets20
Stated Portfolio3
Operating Since2017 (9y)

About Humayun Sheikh

Humayun Sheikh is a British entrepreneur and angel investor known for his early investment in DeepMind Technologies. He co-founded Fetch.ai in 2017, a decentralized network that leverages artificial intelligence and blockchain to create autonomous economic agents. Under his leadership, Fetch.ai has developed solutions across sectors such as mobility, energy, and infrastructure, aiming to revolutionize these industries through decentralized services. Prior to Fetch.ai, Sheikh was a founding investor in DeepMind, a pioneering AI company acquired by Google. His early-stage investment in DeepMind highlights his commitment to advancing AI and deep learning technologies. Additionally, he was an early investor in PLUMgrid, a cloud solution provider that was later acquired by VMware. Sheikh's investment strategy focuses on identifying and supporting innovative companies at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and decentralized technologies. Sheikh holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from NED University of Engineering and Technology. He has also attended the Cambridge Judge Entrepreneurship Centre for Business Administration and Management. His vision is to create a decentralized, open, and inclusive digital economy powered by artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, empowering individuals and businesses to build, deploy, and monetize AI-driven services in a decentralized manner.

Geographical Focus

African markets1

Other stated markets19

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyJapanAustraliaSingaporeChinaIndiaBrazilFranceUnited Arab EmiratesMexicoIndonesiaSouth KoreaSaudi ArabiaRussiaMalaysiaThailand

Requirements

Innovative technology solutions, Scalable business models, Experienced founding teams, Clear market demand, Strong growth potential

Stated Portfolio3

Fetch.ai
DeepMind Technologies
PLUMgrid

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Profile

TypeAngel Investor
Founded2017
Minimum Cheque$1M
Maximum Cheque$50M