As the Managing Partner of Savant Venture Fund, Nick spearheads strategic investments in hardware and deeptech, leveraging his extensive expertise to identify and nurture groundbreaking engineering and science-based ventures.
With a career spanning 28 years, Nick’s expertise spans early-stage technology incubation and investment, totaling 21 years of focused dedication to driving innovation. Equipped with a BSc in Engineering and an MBA,Nick offers a unique blend of domain expertise demonstrating both technical proficiency and business acumen.
His dual expertise helps shape Savant’s investment strategy and provides invaluable guidance to portfolio founders. From navigating technology development to optimising commercialization pathways, Nick’s insights fuel the success of both Savant Venture Fund and the ventures it supports.
Under Nick’s leadership, Savant Venture Fund has achieved emarkable success, steering the deployment of Savant Venture Fund 1 over the past 4.5 years. As the pioneer of hardware and deeptech focused funding initiatives on the continent, Savant Venture Fund stands at the forefront of innovation, catalysing transformative advancements across various sectors.