WG

William Gresty

Investor at BGF

📍 London, England Metropolitan Area, United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 4 investments📅 15 years investing🗓 Last invested Jun 2021
VC🌍 United Kingdom
4
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1
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15y
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Board Observer
Jun 2021
Making breakthroughs in AI and deep learning since 2014, Oxa was founded with a singular vision — to build software that enables any vehicle to be self-driving, anywhere, at any time. We call this Universal Autonomy™. Who we are: A global leader in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, fuelled by a diverse, multi-cultural, world-class team of experts in AI, machine learning and robotics. What we do: We build self-driving software and services that enable customers to deploy and benefit from autonomy in their operations sooner. Where we do it: We have offices in Oxford and Toronto, with a fast-growing team of 300+ employees and with customers and partners in multiple sectors across the world. Why we do it: Oxa is unlocking the power of autonomy for every organisation and person on the planet so that the transport of goods, people and materials is safer, more secure and more efficient. How we do it: We embed safety into everything we do. And by standing together on safety with our partners in the AV ecosystem, we are driving the whole industry forward.
Board Observer
Sep 2014
Sycurio (formerly Semafone) helps organizations transform CX and simplify how they manage regulatory compliance and payment security. Our solutions and services enable enterprises to safeguard every customer interaction, in every channel - delivering a standout customer experience that builds trust and lasting loyalty.
Investor
2011
BGF is the most active and influential investor in small and mid-sized businesses in the UK. An established and independent company, we have £2.5bn to support a range of growing companies – early-stage, growth-stage and quoted – across every region and sector in the UK and Ireland. BGF is a minority, non-controlling equity partner with a patient outlook, based on shared, long-term goals with the management teams we back. With a 150+ strong team, BGF offers an unparalleled international network of business leaders, sector experts and board-level non-executives. We also provide in-house support, including chair and senior executive selection and appointments. BGF UK: http://www.bgf.co.uk BGF Ireland: https://www.bgfireland.ie/
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2021
Board Observer
Jun 2021
Making breakthroughs in AI and deep learning since 2014, Oxa was founded with a singular vision — to build software that enables any vehicle to be self-driving, anywhere, at any time. We call this Universal Autonomy™. Who we are: A global leader in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, fuelled by a diverse, multi-cultural, world-class team of experts in AI, machine learning and robotics. What we do: We build self-driving software and services that enable customers to deploy and benefit from autonomy in their operations sooner. Where we do it: We have offices in Oxford and Toronto, with a fast-growing team of 300+ employees and with customers and partners in multiple sectors across the world. Why we do it: Oxa is unlocking the power of autonomy for every organisation and person on the planet so that the transport of goods, people and materials is safer, more secure and more efficient. How we do it: We embed safety into everything we do. And by standing together on safety with our partners in the AV ecosystem, we are driving the whole industry forward.
2014
Board Observer
Sep 2014
Sycurio (formerly Semafone) helps organizations transform CX and simplify how they manage regulatory compliance and payment security. Our solutions and services enable enterprises to safeguard every customer interaction, in every channel - delivering a standout customer experience that builds trust and lasting loyalty.
Board Observer
Sep 2014
Molecular Products is a world leader in the design and manufacture of life critical devices for the treatment of breathable gases. Where there is a finite quantity of air, Molecular Products’ leading edge technologies will sustain human life independently, or collectively, to maintain a breathable environment. Our innovative technology portfolio includes activated carbon filtration media for use in air purifying respirators, to carbon dioxide absorbers for the removal of carbon dioxide during anaesthesia. These products are exported to over 80 countries for a broad range of markets including medical, defence, diving and industrial safety. Molecular Products business has grown from its beginnings as a small producer of lab-based and industrial chemicals, to an international manufacturer of cutting edge solutions to maintain breathable atmospheres in some of the most challenging environments. Our global footprint includes two manufacturing facilities, five sales office, six regional logistics hubs and a team of truly innovative people. Our business is fuelled by our values. Respect, integrity, pride and community sit at the core of everything we do.
2011
Investor
2011
BGF is the most active and influential investor in small and mid-sized businesses in the UK. An established and independent company, we have £2.5bn to support a range of growing companies – early-stage, growth-stage and quoted – across every region and sector in the UK and Ireland. BGF is a minority, non-controlling equity partner with a patient outlook, based on shared, long-term goals with the management teams we back. With a 150+ strong team, BGF offers an unparalleled international network of business leaders, sector experts and board-level non-executives. We also provide in-house support, including chair and senior executive selection and appointments. BGF UK: http://www.bgf.co.uk BGF Ireland: https://www.bgfireland.ie/
2003
Associate
2003
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2011–2021 · 4 investments
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