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Lex Deak

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Co-founder & CEO at Basket
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Lex Deak is the Co-founder and CEO of Basket, an AI-powered e-commerce platform, and the founder of venture capital firm QVentures. He leverages his expertise in start-up funding and technology to innovate in the online shopping space. He holds a BA from The University of Manchester.

Lex is deeply involved in the UKs entrepreneurial scene, serving as an ambassador for networks like The Supper Club and Home Grown Club. He is a vocal proponent for advancing mathematics and STEM education for young people, actively supporting specialized educational initiatives.

He was a finalist for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards "Entrepreneurs Champion of the Year" and was named in the Smith & Williamson Power 100.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Co-founder & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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AI in E-commerce
His company, Basket, recently launched an AI-powered virtual try-on feature, which he actively promotes as a key innovation in online shopping.
Venture Capital
As the founder of QVentures, he has extensive experience sourcing, screening, and investing in top-tier start-ups from Seed to Series B.
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Career

Work history

6-2021
Co-founder & CEO
Basket
7-2014 - 1-2021
Founder
QVentures
1-2019 - 11-2020
Ambassador
Home Grown Club
1-2013 - 8-2019
Ambassador
The Supper Club
6-2011 - 12-2012
Commercial Manager & Investment Club Manager
The Supper Club
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Education
2000 - 2004
BA (Hons)
The University of Manchester
1993 - 2000
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Merchant Taylors'​ School, Northwood
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