Nigel William Morris (born June 1958) is a British businessman. He is the managing partner of QED Investors and co-founded Capital One Financial Services with Richard Fairbank. He is also part of the ownership group of Welsh football club Swansea City.

Early life

Nigel William Morris was born in Billericay, Essex, the son of an army sergeant, in June 1958. He grew up in London. With an army father, and moving around the country, Morris went to 11 different schools, ending up at Lancaster Royal Grammar School. Morris earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from North East London Polytechnic, followed by an MBA from London Business School, where he is also a Fellow.

Career

Morris is the co-founder and managing partner of QED Investors, a venture capital firm focused on high-growth financial technology companies (Fintech). In addition, he works in an advisory capacity with personalized prepaid debit card provider CARD.com, General Atlantic Partners and Oliver Wyman Consulting. He is on the board of for-profit companies, including Mission Lane, Remitly, Red Ventures, CAN Capital, Media Math, borro, and Prosper. He is also on the boards of National Geographic, ideas42, and the London Business School. Previously, Morris co-founded Capital One Financial Services in 1994. During Morris's ten-year tenure, Capital One's net income after taxes (NIAT) grew at a compound annual rate of more than 32%. In 2023, Morris joined Swansea City's ownership group.

Personal life

Morris lives with his wife and four children in Virginia, US.