Hosein Khajeh-Hosseiny
Hosein Khajeh-Hosseiny | |
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| Born | 1964 |
| Education | PhD in Applied Mathematics and Econometrics (University of Cambridge), Master's degree in Finance, Bachelor's degree in Economics |
| Occupation(s) | Investor, philanthropist |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Private equity, venture capital, philanthropy |
| Spouse | Afsaneh Yasmin Khajeh-Hosseiny |
Hosein Khajeh-Hosseiny (born 1964) is a British investor specializing in private equity and venture capital, as well as a noted philanthropist. He established and currently chairs Open X Innovations LLC, an asset management company, alongside Trinity Natural Capital Group. The latter encompasses subsidiaries such as Trinity AgTech, Trinity Natural Capital Markets, and Trinity Global Farm Pioneers, all dedicated to promoting sustainable and economically viable agricultural practices.
Education
Khajeh-Hosseiny earned a PhD in Applied Mathematics and Econometrics from the University of Cambridge. He has also taught courses on ethics, economic growth, and investment at the Cambridge Judge Business School. In addition, he holds a Master's degree in Finance and a Bachelor's degree in Economics.
Career
As Chairman of Trinity Sky LLP, a family investment office, Khajeh-Hosseiny oversees its operations. He founded Open X Innovations LLC, an investment and advisory firm with offices in London and San Francisco that focuses on AI-driven enterprise technologies. His prior roles include serving as CEO and Managing General Partner at Northgate Capital. Earlier in his career, he managed Global Private Equity Investments at McKinsey’s Investment Office (MIO Partners) based in New York and London.
In 2019, he initiated Trinity AgTech in London to develop advanced smart farm management software targeting farmers, retailers, financial institutions, cooperatives, and certification bodies. The company launched its primary product for farmers, Sandy, in July 2021. Following this, October 2021 saw the creation of Trinity Natural Capital Markets, an online platform facilitating the exchange of premium carbon and biodiversity credits. In January 2022, he founded Trinity Global Farm Pioneers as a non-profit digital initiative designed to connect agricultural stakeholders worldwide.
Public service
Since the year 2000, Khajeh-Hosseiny has dedicated himself to various nonprofit and advisory endeavors. He is a co-founder of UnLtd, a UK-based social enterprise, where he continues to serve on the investment committee. In June 2018, he was appointed to the board of trustees at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. Later that same year, he became a board member of Be the Business, an organization focused on improving productivity across the UK. In February 2020, he joined the board of trustees for the Royal Albert Hall Trust in London.
Additionally, Khajeh-Hosseiny acts as a judge for Cambridge University’s Social Innovation Prize, which honors initiatives driving significant social impact. In October 2022, he was named to the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) board of trustees. Expanding his governance roles further, he joined the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) board in June 2024. At the start of 2025, he was elected to serve on the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) board and assumed the Chairmanship of NOC Innovations, the commercial subsidiary of the centre.
Personal life
Khajeh-Hosseiny is married to Afsaneh Yasmin Khajeh-Hosseiny. The couple resides between London and San Francisco.