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Diana Biggs

Partner at 1kx

Zurich, Zurich

Overview 

Diana Biggs is a Partner at 1kx, specializing in investments in Series A and Seed stages within the Web3/Blockchain and Web3/Crypto sectors. With a background that includes roles such as Global Head of Innovation at HSBC and CEO at Valour, she brings a wealth of experience in strategic planning, business development, and entrepreneurship to her current position as a key decision-maker at 1kx.

Work Experience 

  • Partner

    2022 - Current

    Partner at global venture firm 1kx. Working hands-on with founders and C-level teams to drive growth, scale infrastructure, and navigate strategic milestones. Leading key initiatives across GTM, capital markets, hiring, and ecosystem positioning for a global portfolio of 90+ companies.

  • Associate Fellow

    2024

    Re-elected as Associate Fellow with Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Guest lecturer on digital assets and blockchain technology for the MBA and EMBA programs.

  • Board Observer

    2024

  • Board Member

    2021

    Board Member of HIVE's Swiss entity.

  • Associate Fellow

    2020 - 2024

    Guest lecturer, MBA & EMBA Fintech Electives, 2017 - Present Mentor, Creative Destruction Lab Oxford, Fintech stream, 2021 - Present Head Tutor, Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme, 2018 - 2020 Mentor and judge for the Oxford Fintech Lab

  • Group Chief Strategy Officer

    2021 - 2022

    Chief Strategy Officer of Valour parent company DeFi Technologies (NEO: DEFI) (GR: RMJR) (OTCQB: DEFTF), a publicly traded technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and digital assets, following its acquisition of Valour, the exchange-traded product business where I was CEO, in 2021.

  • CEO

    2020 - 2021

    Valour is an issuer of exchange-listed financial products that enable retail and institutional investors to access investment in disruptive innovations, such as digital assets, in a simple and secure way. Led the company as CEO from launch to acquisition by publicly traded company DeFi Technologies, now Valour.

  • Global Head of Innovation, Private Banking

    2019 - 2020

    Responsible for the innovation function for HSBC's Private Bank globally, leading on fintech partnerships, piloting the use of emerging technologies and driving internal and external engagement activities to embed innovation and digital understanding throughout the business.

  • Head of Digital Innovation, UK & Europe, Retail Banking and Wealth Management

    2017 - 2019

    Leading digital innovation projects including the development of new potential products and services, both in-house and through partnerships, in areas such as digital identity, open banking, conversational banking, and financial wellness. Projects include Artha by First Direct, Winner of the 2018 Celent Model Bank Award for Most Promising Proof of Concept

Oversees relationships with the venture capital community and connects their portfolio companies to the right people at HSBC.

  • Board Member

    2018 - 2019

    Open Identity Exchange (OIX) is a non-profit, technology agnostic, collaborative cross sector membership organisation with the purpose of accelerating the adoption of digital identity services based on open standards.

  • Fellow: Inclusive Finance & Blockchain Technologies

    2016 - 2017

    Anthemis is an investment and advisory firm focused on reinventing financial services for the 21st century. As a Fellow, I explored the potential for social impact models using blockchain technology, commercially via Proof of Purpose, and as an advisor and researcher in the space working with startups, NGOs and academia.

  • Vice President, Head of Growth & Partnerships, UK & EMEA

    2015 - 2016

    Drove partnership development and growth for blockchain-based digital money platform, Uphold.com, including strategic analysis, operational design and management of programs.

Uphold’s technology enables individuals and businesses to invest, exchange, spend and transfer currencies, commodities, equities, and more.

Raised $74,900,000.00 from Ruttenberg Gordon Investments, Coil, Hard Yaka and Rosemoor Capital Management.

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