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Richard Avery-Wright

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Smart Money Rating: 94 out of 100

Founding Partner and CEO, 1818 Venture Capital

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1818 Venture Capital
Title
Founding Partner and CEO
Role
General partner
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Record updated 20 September 2026

About

Richard is a seasoned investor and serial entrepreneur with nearly four decades of experience across public and private markets. He has co-founded and led several high-performing ventures, including Pie Funds (AUM NZ$2.5bn), Castle Point, RAW Capital Partners, and Wealthify, which was acquired by Aviva in 2020. As the Founder of 1818 Venture Capital, Richard brings deep expertise across venture capital, private debt, and public equities. His track record is marked by consistent performance and remarkably low failure rates. Today, he provides strategic oversight and continues to drive the long-term success of the firm and its investors.

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