Farrukh Hussain is an experienced investment director currently at Sony Innovation Fund, focusing on the entertainment sector across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with expertise in gaming, sports tech, blockchain, AI, music, and the creator economy from seed to growth stages. As an investor at several companies including Carry1st, Emperia, Kitman Labs, Raspberry Pi Foundation, and Edgify, Farrukh contributes to strategic investments and corporate alliances. Previous roles include Corporate Alliances & Investment Manager at Sony Semiconductor Solutions, where strategic investments and partnerships in tech startups were formed, as well as marketing and business development positions in Europe that centered around emerging technologies and market strategies. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Henley Business School and executive education in digital marketing from Imperial College Business School.