Technology Investor / Board Member / Founder, Katana Capital / Former Head of Corporate Strategy, Microsoft
Charlie Songhurst is a prolific technology investor and former Head of Corporate Strategy at Microsoft. He is the founder of Katana Capital and currently serves as a Board Member at Meta. Known for his multi-strategy approach, Songhurst has personally invested in nearly 500 companies globally, making him a prominent figure in the venture capital and tech startup ecosystem.
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Core technical and professional competencies derived from a career in corporate strategy and prolific venture investing.
Objective FAQs detailing Charlie Songhurst's career milestones, investment volume, and current board affiliations.
Yes, he currently serves as a Board Member at Meta, leveraging his extensive background as a technology investor and founder.
Katana Capital is the investment firm he founded, where he currently operates as a technology investor and board member.
His final position was Head of Corporate Strategy at Microsoft, where he worked from January 2005 until September 2013.
He attended the University of Oxford, following his earlier education at Cheltenham College and CCJS.
Venture Capital, Technology Investment, Corporate Strategy, Start-up Ecosystem
Software Industry, Executive Management, Financial Services
Prolific Investor, Brilliant Strategist, Accomplished Executive, Data-Driven
Technology, Future of Business, Global Markets, High-Growth Startups
Male 65.7%, Female 34.3%
25-34 (64.5%), 35-54 (17.8%), 18-24 (12.4%)
US (13.1%), BR (11.7%), IR (8.6%), IN (7.0%)
Tehran (2.7%), Baghdad (2.2%), New York (1.5%)
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