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Private investor in tech companies
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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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Private investor in tech companies
Head of Corporate Strategy
Head of Corporate Strategy
General Manager
General Manager
BA
BA
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PPE - Politics
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Core technical and professional competencies derived from a career in corporate strategy and prolific venture investing.
Venture Capital
Investments
Portfolio Management
Start-ups
New Business Development
Financial Analysis
Corporate Strategy Formulation
Strategic Planning
Mergers & Acquisitions
Corporate Development
Strategic Partnerships
Risk Management
Executive Management
Change Management
Program Management
Business Process Improvement
Trusted Business Partner
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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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.