Overview
Richard Armstrong is a Partner at TA Ventures [1][3], where Armstrong leads investments across the US and APAC at pre-seed and seed stages [2]. Armstrong backs outlier founders early, before the obvious is obvious [2]. Armstrong's investment interests include founders with unique insights into regulated or high-TAM markets, early inflection points such as first enterprise contracts or early product-market fit signals, and cross-border distribution plays where SEA, US, or European markets intersect [2]. Recent thematic focuses include stablecoin infrastructure, cross-border payments, climate-tech, and AI-native workflow automation [2]. Armstrong has also served as a Private Investor since January 2020 [4]. Armstrong's educational background includes attendance at CMKL University [5], Campbell College Belfast where Armstrong completed GCSE and A Levels [6], and St Peter's School in Cambridge, New Zealand [7].
Profile introduction
I back outlier founders early — before the obvious is obvious. At TA Ventures, I lead investments across the US and APAC at pre-seed and seed. What I get excited about: → Founders with a unique insight into a regulated or high-TAM market → Early inflection points — first enterprise contract, early PMF signal, a wedge others missed → Cross-border distribution plays, especially where SEA, US, or European markets intersect → Recent themes: stablecoin infrastructure, cross-border payments, climate-tech, AI-native workflow automation What I'm not the right fit for: → Pure consumer/s…
Career history
- PartnerJul 2023 to presentTA Ventures
- Private InvestorJan 2020 to presentPrivate Company
Education
- CMKL University
- GCSE and A Levels at Campbell College Belfast
- St Peter's SchoolCambridge, New Zealand
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