Dave Haynes

Dave Haynes is a seasoned investor and venture capitalist with a strong focus on immersive technologies and the Metaverse. As a Founding Partner at FOV Ventures, he actively invests in early-stage European startups in Spatial Computing, AI, 3D, and Robotics, drawing on nearly a decade of experience as a founder, investor, and operator in this space. fov+2

His career demonstrates a consistent trajectory from building and growing technology companies to investing in them. He was instrumental in the early growth of SoundCloud as VP Business Development and later led HTC's $100m Vive X fund in EMEA, showcasing his expertise in scaling tech ventures and fostering developer ecosystems in emerging fields like VR/AR. hypebot+2

With an entrepreneurial background, Dave co-founded Music Hack Day and several music industry startups, demonstrating a deep understanding of the intersection of music and technology. This experience provides him with unique insights into market disruption and the challenges and opportunities for startups in evolving digital landscapes. wikipedia+2

Dave is also a writer and commentator on immersive tech. Through his Medium blog, he shares insights and analyses on the industry, demonstrating thought leadership and a commitment to exploring the future of spatial computing and the Metaverse. medium