Harry Briggs

Entrepreneur turned AgriFood VC investor at Astanor & farmer. Early investor in Revolut, GoCardless, Paddle, Touch Surgery, THG, Gousto, Deliverect, Flagstone. Believe better agriculture can save the planet.

📍 London, England Metropolitan Area, United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 21 investments📅 16 years investing🗓 Last invested Jul 2025𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United Kingdom20+ investments
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Investor / Board Member
Jul 2025
We build robots that pick, trim and pack mushrooms. Were live on 3 continents.
Investor / Board Member
Apr 2024
Reshape Biotech is building the next generation of lab automation robots. Our customers are biotech companies tackling the world’s biggest problems - be it alternative protein development or sustainable agriculture. Reshape Biotech is the scaling factor for these companies, as we let researchers collaborate globally on experiments and increase their throughput >500x. The team is highly multi-disciplinary, employing everything from PhD’s in biology to hardware and software engineers. We work closely together, and you will be exposed to a truly vertical team. We’re a fast growing startup with an incredibly ambitious team, dead-set on reinventing a 100 year old industry and becoming the standard infrastructure that the world of biotech relies on. Our customers already include global leaders in food, agriculture and biologicals. We’re backed by top tier investors from Y Combinator, CEOs from the industry and some of the biggest names you can find. At Reshape Biotech, you have the potential to influence how biotech research is done in the next 100 years.
Investor / Board member
May 2022
🚀 We are hiring 🚀 : www.birdie.care/join-us Birdie equips domiciliary care providers with the essential digital tools they need to manage, grow and succeed in delivering outstanding care now and in the future. Operating across the UK and Europe, the B-Corp certified business was named as one of two top Home Health Tech providers in the 150 Most Innovative Digital Health startups of 2021, and works closely alongside health and research bodies to further proactive and preventative care at home.
Seed investor
Apr 2021
We are an end-to-end biotech developing transformational medicines, with technology at our core. Our ambition is to understand human biology in an unprecedented way; discovering therapies that will treat some of lifes most devastating diseases. We leverage single-cell and multi-omics measurements directly from patient tissue, functional assays and machine learning to drive disease understanding — from cause to cure. Medicines born from high-resolution biology, machine learning and clinical insights. Our Lab-in-the-Loop seamlessly integrates single-cell analysis, genomics and machine learning. We have developed powerful technologies which we apply to select druggable targets and develop transformational medicines.
Investor / Board member
Apr 2021
Our Mission is to be the definitive community-powered brand that builds decorating confidence by inspiring and supporting all decorators with their projects. Lick is a community-powered decorating movement. We are a force for change in the home decor space with a vision to transform the industry for our decorators and for the planet. Lick was founded in 2019 by Lucas London and Sam Bradley - both experienced startup entrepreneurs. The business has raised over $29m since inception. OMERS Ventures lead our Series A round in June 2021 with participation from existing investors Felix Capital and contributions from entrepreneurs and PE investors including Magnus Rausing, Alex Chesterman and Kathaka, the family office of Caroline Rupert of Richemont. We’re a business that believes in building confidence in our decorators. Seeing their bright ideas and making them happen. We do this by giving our do-er uppers access to inspiration, advice and how-to guidance from our experts and wider community. As well as making our range of (water-based, low VOC) paint, (FSC-certified) wallpaper, blinds and supplies with real people and real homes in mind. Its why we curate the colours in our product ranges, its why we have an expert team of colour consultants on-hand to help with any decorating question, big or small, its why were building a supportive community of decorators to inspire each other with their projects, and it’s why we are rethinking how technology can transform this category. Were on a mission to transform the $1trillon global home decor category, and our sights are set on scale, this means expanding our product offering, launching new sustainability initiatives, and growing our already thriving community of home decorators across the globe. Decorator success starts at home...our home. That is why our ambition is to be a definitive people-powered company. Building an environment where individuals thrive and collectively achieve significant results.
early stageManufacturing
Investor / Board member
Oct 2020
Each of us is on a unique journey through life, and at times, we all require guidance and support. At HelloSelf, were here to guide and support you on your unique journey, connecting you with the best therapists and coaches to help you feel and live better. HelloSelf partners with the UKs leading healthcare providers to deliver online, evidence-based therapy at scale. Importantly, we are dedicated to addressing the challenges in accessing effective mental health care, ensuring its accessible to all. Through our relationships with the NHS, global insurers, national employers, and local medical practices, we are improving access, reducing wait times, accelerating recovery, and promoting long-term well-being. HelloSelf: therapy and coaching to help you feel and live better.
Investor / Board observer
Apr 2020
Safer cash starts here. We are the UK’s leading cash deposit platform, providing safe and simple access to the widest choice of savings accounts from a range of banks offering exclusive and market-leading rates. Flagstone is an easy and effective way to grow and protect your money. Through your own, easy-to-use account, you can spread your money across multiple banks, maximising both your interest and, where eligible, FSCS protection of up to £85K (£170K for joint accounts).
Investor / Board Member
Oct 2019
District and Store Leaders play a core role in retail, yet are often overlooked. Their jobs have become overwhelming and overly complex with the huge volumes of reports and data they receive on a daily basis. Quorso makes their lives easier by simplifying data into personalized, prioritized next best actions to help them drive success Get in touch at https://quorso.com
Investor / Board member
May 2019
With the unique Resi approach, it’s never been easier to transform your home. Our awesome team of specialists can help you at every stage of your project, whether that’s financing, design, planning, building regulations or construction. We’re proud to have such a comprehensive team of professionals, from architects and planning specialists, to surveyors and mortgage advisors - all under one roof! We use industry-leading technology to make sure your journey is fast, accurate and cost effective. Our in-house tech team built the Resi dashboard so you can follow your project every step of the way. It’s super easy to navigate and lets you watch your project come to life with screensharing, instant messaging and file uploading, all from the comfort of your computer, tablet or phone. It doesn’t matter how big or small your project is, or what stage of the process you’re at, our experienced Resi professionals are ready to unlock your home’s potential. And with 3000+ completed projects behind them, no one is more trustworthy! Take the first step on your Resi journey by booking a free consultation via our website.
Board Member
Oct 2017
Plum Guide is the worlds leading curated home collection. Heres why. Plum Guide has redefined the vacation rental landscape. We are the only platform that meticulously curates extraordinary homes worldwide on an unprecedented scale. Our unique blend of home expertise, customer-centric focus, and cutting-edge AI technology has propelled us into an exceptional league of our own.
Investor / Board member
May 2017
Care Sourcer is a web-based tool which will enable an individual and their family members (care seekers) to investigate and source care that meets their specific needs and achieves their outcomes. Through a secure and accessible website, it will provide information and choices to connect the care seeker and Care Providers in their local area. Care Sourcer puts the care seeker in control of finding the care they require to meet their needs. It reduces the frustration of fruitless searches, with repetitive entering of information about care needs and care requests, time after time, using directories provided by Local Authorities and using internet searches. It allows the care seeker to: • Explore different care options in their own time, at their own pace, in their own environment. They also have the option of having friends or family assisting them with their search, or carrying it out on their behalf. • Decide their own priorities for their care, based on their preferred times, their budget, and their specific goal or outcome.There is also the option to view the Care Inspectorate reports of each Care Provider and a link to the website of the Care Provider. • Express their personalised care needs, view their choices and options without having to commit to a care provider until they are entirely satisfied with the offer. •Have peace of mind knowing that confidentiality and privacy are assured.
Investor / Board member
Nov 2016
Hoop - the incredible app that helps parents and kids to find activities. We will only list healthy activities, classes or events on our app. Prior to Covid19, Hoop was used by over 1,000,000 families. I'm re-launching it in 2022 so parents can get this amazing resource back. It's the best. It really is! ... Tim (Dad, CEO)
early stagePublic Health
Investor / board member
Jul 2016
Managing global payments complexity for SaaS and digital product companies. We’re the Merchant of Record that helps you get paid from anywhere and grow everywhere. Paddle manages global payments complexity for SaaS and digital product companies, so you don’t have to. Paddle operates as a Merchant of Record, managing global payments and currencies, fraud, customer billing support, and complying with every local sales tax rule on your behalf. That’s your operational needs handled. To truly scale everywhere, Paddle gives you insight into your revenue metrics, benchmarks your performance and gives you the tools and expert advice to accelerate your growth. Were proud to serve over 4000 software and digital product companies, backed by world-class investors including KKR, FTV Capital, Kindred, Notion, and 83North. Get paid from anywhere, grow everywhere with Paddle.
Investor
Mar 2015
A research-led technology company developing state-of-the-art machine-learning based approaches for visual processing on web, desktop and mobile.
Investor
Mar 2015
People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products help our 70+ million customers get more from their money every day. As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, weve been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And were looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.
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2025
Investor / Board Member
Jul 2025
We build robots that pick, trim and pack mushrooms. Were live on 3 continents.
2024
Investor / Board Member
Apr 2024
Reshape Biotech is building the next generation of lab automation robots. Our customers are biotech companies tackling the world’s biggest problems - be it alternative protein development or sustainable agriculture. Reshape Biotech is the scaling factor for these companies, as we let researchers collaborate globally on experiments and increase their throughput >500x. The team is highly multi-disciplinary, employing everything from PhD’s in biology to hardware and software engineers. We work closely together, and you will be exposed to a truly vertical team. We’re a fast growing startup with an incredibly ambitious team, dead-set on reinventing a 100 year old industry and becoming the standard infrastructure that the world of biotech relies on. Our customers already include global leaders in food, agriculture and biologicals. We’re backed by top tier investors from Y Combinator, CEOs from the industry and some of the biggest names you can find. At Reshape Biotech, you have the potential to influence how biotech research is done in the next 100 years.
Partner
Jan 2024
Astanor - where tech meets nature - is an impact investor that backs ambitious entrepreneurs in Europe and beyond with disruptive, scalable solutions that will create systemic change across the agrifood value chain, from soil to gut. We partner with founders that are committed to restoring balance and sustainability to the land and oceans, prioritising nature and culture, nurturing change and feeding growth.
2022
Investor / Board member
May 2022
🚀 We are hiring 🚀 : www.birdie.care/join-us Birdie equips domiciliary care providers with the essential digital tools they need to manage, grow and succeed in delivering outstanding care now and in the future. Operating across the UK and Europe, the B-Corp certified business was named as one of two top Home Health Tech providers in the 150 Most Innovative Digital Health startups of 2021, and works closely alongside health and research bodies to further proactive and preventative care at home.
2021
Seed investor
Apr 2021
We are an end-to-end biotech developing transformational medicines, with technology at our core. Our ambition is to understand human biology in an unprecedented way; discovering therapies that will treat some of lifes most devastating diseases. We leverage single-cell and multi-omics measurements directly from patient tissue, functional assays and machine learning to drive disease understanding — from cause to cure. Medicines born from high-resolution biology, machine learning and clinical insights. Our Lab-in-the-Loop seamlessly integrates single-cell analysis, genomics and machine learning. We have developed powerful technologies which we apply to select druggable targets and develop transformational medicines.
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