Meet Our Founders
Investio Ventures was founded by husband-and-wife team, Richard and Evelyn Fox. The dynamic duo brings a wealth of experience, having successfully scaled businesses before launching Investio Ventures.
Richard Fox
Co-Founder, Investio VenturesAs a lifelong entrepreneur, Richard Fox has always been driven by his passion for business. Growing up in Los Angeles as the son of refugee parents who had fled the Soviet Union, Richard began his entrepreneurial journey at just 6 years old by selling and trading everything from comic books to show tickets. From there, he opened a comic book store at age 14, which expanded to three different locations, setting the stage for his successful career in business.
Over the past 25 years, Richard has co-founded and invested in numerous companies, building a diverse and impressive portfolio. He has also had multiple successful exits from businesses, including several he co-founded.
In addition to his professional pursuits, Richard is deeply committed to personal growth and self-improvement. He makes time in his busy schedule to continuously learn and expand his understanding of the world, and he places a high value on health and well-being, incorporating biohacking techniques into his daily routine to maintain his youthful energy and appearance.
Richard has co-founded or invested in more than 100 companies, including:
- Investio Ventures
- TechSquare
- Doordash
- Udemy
- Turo
Read more about Richard Fox on richardfox.com.
Evelyn Fox
Co-Founder, Investio VenturesEvelyn Fox is a dynamic and successful entrepreneur with a diverse range of business ventures under her belt. Born in Berlin to parents who sought a better life in Germany, Evelyn developed a passion for modeling as a teenager, gracing the cover of Chica magazine and appearing in numerous ad campaigns for major brands. At the age of 21, she moved to the United States and founded her first company, CrystalHeels, a bespoke ultra-luxury shoe line that quickly gained celebrity followers such as Sharon Osbourne.
Evelyn's entrepreneurial spirit led her to co-found Baghunter, a platform for rare luxury handbags featuring brands such as Hermes and Chanel. A study published by Baghunter on the investment value of luxury handbags garnered widespread media attention, including coverage in Elle, Vogue, and the Daily Mail, and helped to establish the secondary market for designer bags as a multi-billion-dollar industry.
In addition to her successful fashion ventures, Evelyn co-founded TechSquare, a company specializing in the development and operation of major video chat brands. Under her leadership, the portfolio of global brands has grown to over 40 million members in just 10 years, with more than 10 million new members joining in the last 12 months alone. Evelyn's expertise in scaling and growing businesses has proven invaluable in driving the success of her various ventures.
Evelyn has co-founded or invested in multiple successful companies and brands, including:
- Investio Ventures
- TechSquare
- Baghunter
- Doordash
- Palantir