Richard Muirhead

Richard Muirhead is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capital professional with extensive experience in technology and finance. As Co-founder, Chairman, and Managing Partner at Fabric Ventures since 2012, Richard has focused on the emergence of the open economy and its implications across various sectors. Richard is also a Co-founding Member of the Council at NEAR Foundation, contributing to the success of the NEAR ecosystem. Previously, Richard held roles as Senior Industrial Advisor at EQT Partners and Industrial Professor at UCL, where Richard taught venture capital and asset allocation. Richard's entrepreneurial journey includes founding Tideway Systems and Orchestream Holdings, both of which achieved significant commercial success. With a solid educational background from the University of Cambridge and Westminster School, Richard has amassed a wealth of knowledge in engineering and business strategy throughout a diverse career.