Julian has a distinguished 25-year investment professional track record across five continents and in 20 developed and emerging markets. He has led in all aspects of capital raising, deal flow, due diligence, fund construction/management and strategy development and has advised and supported investments over $200m in growth stage companies.
Julian has a unique and diverse background gained in investment banking, airline, financial services and hospitality industries. Established networks with leading Foundations, Family offices, Institutional Investors and DFI's having supported and raised over $300m.
He has worked and co managed loan funds, direct investment VC funds, and Fund of Funds. His work with Fund of Fund structures has leveraged over $1B USD in VC capital supporting entrepreneurs and growth stage SME's in low income communities.
He has been a pioneer and a thought leader in impact, ESG and SDG investing and innovative business and customer service models, catalyzing long-term economic growth, job creation and entrepreneurship.