We are devastated by the loss of Mike Lynch. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and loved ones, and all the others affected by this dreadful tragedy.

It is a high statistical probability that Featurespace wouldn’t be a thriving technology company without Mike. Our co-founders, Professor Bill Fitzgerald and Dave Excell, were inspired by Mike’s combination of intellect and commercial acumen. They benefitted from his friendship and guidance. Mike’s personal investment in Featurespace supported the development of an invention that has proved fundamental in the progress of AI and he served as a Non-Executive Director for over 10 years from 2008 – 2019.

Mike was a true champion of the UK technology sector, including the need for greater diversity, and advocated for many female leaders – including our CEO Martina King.

Cambridge, the technology sector, colleagues and friends will be unable to calculate the loss of this truly extraordinary, intellectual, inventive, humorous and generous man. He will be sorely and deeply missed.