Company Profile

Richard Flett, Managing Director
20 years of private equity experience in Europe, USA & Africa.

Richard co-founded Horizon Equity in 1996. As an active member of the investment team, he has led a number of successful transactions for the firm and sits on the firm’s investment committee.

In addition, he oversees all operational aspects of the firm’s activities including finance, administration, marketing & compliance. He is currently serving a second term as board member of the Southern African Venture Capital Association.

Prior experience:
Before moving to South Africa in 1996, Richard spent 8 years at Euroventures in Switzerland where he led a number of successful venture capital investments in Europe and the USA.

Prior to entering the private equity industry, he spent 8 years in the electronics industry with Motorola Inc. in sales, business development and strategy management positions.

Education:
B.Sc. (Hons) Physics from Manchester University
MBA, INSEAD

Sector Focus:
ICT, Transaction Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing 
  



20 years of private equity experience in Europe, USA & Africa.

Richard co-founded Horizon Equity in 1996. As an active member of the investment team, he has led a number of successful transactions for the firm and sits on the firm’s investment committee.

In addition, he oversees all operational aspects of the firm’s activities including finance, administration, marketing & compliance. He is currently serving a second term as board member of the Southern African Venture Capital Association.

Prior experience:
Before moving to South Africa in 1996, Richard spent 8 years at Euroventures in Switzerland where he led a number of successful venture capital investments in Europe and the USA.

Prior to entering the private equity industry, he spent 8 years in the electronics industry with Motorola Inc. in sales, business development and strategy management positions.

Education:
B.Sc. (Hons) Physics from Manchester University
MBA, INSEAD

Sector Focus:
ICT, Transaction Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing 
  






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