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Richard Branson
Founder
Latest rounds
- RescaleSeries B · $32MJul 2018
- TransferWiseSeries E · $280MNov 2017
- BlockchainSeries B · $40MJun 2017
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Rounds they were named in
- Rounds
- 28
- Led
- 0
- Disclosed
- $961.7M
- Active
- 2011–18
RescaleSeries B$32MUSJoined · +6 investors
- TransferWiseSeries E$280MGBJoined · +6 investors
- BlockchainSeries B$40MGBJoined · +7 investors
CreativeLiveRound$25MUSJoined · +5 investors
CodecademyRound$30MJoined · +30 investors
TradesyRound$30MJoined · +22 investors
RingSeries B$28MJoined · +2 investors · historical
Doctor on DemandSeries B$62.7MUSJoined · +12 investors · historical- RescaleSeed$6.4MUSJoined · +6 investors · historical
- ZOZISeries C$30MUSJoined · +5 investors · historical
- TradesySeries B$30MUSJoined · +4 investors · historical
- TransferWiseSeries C$58MGBJoined · +6 investors · historical
The latest 12 of 28. Rounds where a report named this person rather than a firm, matched on name: read it as a strong hint, not proof, since people share names.
Companies they are listed as backing
Portfolio
Their books
Losing My Virginity: How I've Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way
Richard Branson · 1998
4.00 from 57,740 ratings on Goodreads
About the book
"Oh, screw it, let's do it."That's the philosophy that has allowed Richard Branson, in slightly more than twenty-five years, to spawn so many successful ventures. From the airline business (Virgin Atlantic Airways), to music (Virgin Records and V2), to cola (Virgin Cola), to…
Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons in Life
Richard Branson · 2012
3.90 from 15,950 ratings on Goodreads
About the book
Global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has built a business empire and made billions, yet is renowned for his approachability, ability to challenge and succeed against the odds. Screw It, Let€™s Do It reveals the lessons from life that have helped him through his business and…
The Virgin Way: Everything I Know About Leadership
Richard Branson · 2014
3.95 from 7,939 ratings on Goodreads
About the book
While building the Virgin Group over forty years, Richard Branson has never shied away from seemingly outlandish challenges that others (including his own colleagues on several occasions) considered sheer lunacy. He has taken on giants like British Airways and won, and monsters…
Like a Virgin: Secrets They Won't Teach You at Business School
Richard Branson · 2012
3.73 from 3,895 ratings on Goodreads
About the book
7 hrs and 55 minsBusiness advice from the best in the businessLooking for advice in setting up your own company, improving your career prospects, or developing your leadership skills? Why not ask Richard Branson?In Like a Secrets They Won't Teach You at Business School, Richard…
Finding My Virginity: The New Autobiography
Richard Branson · 2017
4.07 from 3,696 ratings on Goodreads
About the book
Global business icon Richard Branson has written many books, but none have been more popular than his first memoir, 1998's Losing My Virginity. Now he's finally publishing his second volume of memoirs, covering all of his fascinating ups and downs of the past two decades. In…
Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur
Richard Branson · 2008
3.81 from 2,633 ratings on Goodreads
About the book
The biggest business publication of 2009, Branson's business secrets now in paperback. In Business Stripped Bare , Sir Richard Branson shares the inside track on his life in business and reveals the incredible truth about his most risky, brilliant and audacious deals. Discover…
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