Investor Profile
Patrick Nelson
Executive Director, Head of Equity Capital Markets at Reach Markets
Career summary
CEO and Managing Director at Reach Markets
Over 20 years of experience in financial markets
Founder of a successful stockbroking, corporate finance, funds management, and trading education business in 2005
Departed previous venture in June 2018 to establish Reach Markets
Advocate for utilising technology to connect companies with investors
Biography
Patrick Nelson is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Reach Markets, a company he founded with the vision of simplifying the connection between companies and investors. With over two decades of experience in financial markets, Patrick has a deep understanding of stockbroking, corporate finance, funds management, and trading education. In 2005, he founded a multifaceted financial services business, which he successfully managed until his departure in June 2018. This experience laid the foundation for Reach Markets, where Patrick aims to leverage technology to reduce costs associated with attracting and engaging investors, while simultaneously enhancing the quality of investment decisions. His commitment to innovation and efficiency is evident in Reach Markets’ approach to empowering investors with the best tools and access to experts. Patrick’s leadership is characterised by a focus on trust and transparency, fostering an environment where mutual wealth creation is achievable for both companies and investors.
Investment focus:
Financial technology
Investor relations
Capital-raising solutions
Assistance to Founders:
Implementing technology-driven solutions to streamline investor engagement.
Developing cost-effective strategies for capital raising and market entry.
Providing educational resources to enhance founders’ understanding of financial markets.