Lift Global Ventures shifts focus to AI investments, adds new directors

Published 31/07/2025, 07:14
Lift Global Ventures shifts focus to AI investments, adds new directors

LONDON - Lift Global Ventures PLC (AQSE:LFT) announced Thursday it will expand its investment strategy to include artificial intelligence opportunities while appointing two new directors to strengthen its board.

The London-based investment company, which focuses on financial media and technology sectors, said it will pursue both minority and majority investments in early-stage and growth companies specializing in AI infrastructure, machine learning applications, quantum computing, and AI-enabled solutions.

David Richards MBE joins as Non-Executive Chairman, bringing 30 years of technology entrepreneurship experience, including his role as Founder and Managing Partner of Yorkshire AI Labs. Richards previously co-founded WANdisco Plc (now Cirata Plc) and IntelliamAI Plc.

Mark Horrocks has been appointed Non-Executive Director, contributing 40 years of experience in the funds industry, including managing equity elements of life and pension funds valued over £2.5 billion.

Roy Kelly has resigned from the board to focus on other business interests, according to the company’s press release.

"Our strategic shift towards artificial intelligence is driven by our conviction in AI’s transformative potential," said Zak Mir, CEO of Lift Global Ventures.

The company stated it is in "advanced discussions with potential investee businesses" and expects to announce its first AI-sector investment soon. These new investments will complement Lift’s core holding in Miriad Limited, which trades as Zak’s Traders Café.

This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

Latest comments

Risk Disclosure: Trading in financial instruments and/or cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory or political events. Trading on margin increases the financial risks.
Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed.
Fusion Media would like to remind you that the data contained in this website is not necessarily real-time nor accurate. The data and prices on the website are not necessarily provided by any market or exchange, but may be provided by market makers, and so prices may not be accurate and may differ from the actual price at any given market, meaning prices are indicative and not appropriate for trading purposes. Fusion Media and any provider of the data contained in this website will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading, or your reliance on the information contained within this website.
It is prohibited to use, store, reproduce, display, modify, transmit or distribute the data contained in this website without the explicit prior written permission of Fusion Media and/or the data provider. All intellectual property rights are reserved by the providers and/or the exchange providing the data contained in this website.
Fusion Media may be compensated by the advertisers that appear on the website, based on your interaction with the advertisements or advertisers
© 2007-2025 - Fusion Media Limited. All Rights Reserved.