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Mike Lynch obituary: Pioneering tech entrepreneur and Cameron adviser, known as the ‘British Bill Gates’

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Mike Lynch, the renowned British technology entrepreneur often dubbed the “British Bill Gates,” passed away on August 22, 2024, at the age of 59.

Lynch was a pivotal figure in the UK tech industry, known for founding Autonomy, a software company that revolutionised data management and led to a high-profile, 12-year legal battle with Hewlett-Packard (HP). He was also a science adviser to former Prime Minister David Cameron.

Lynch’s extraordinary career was marked by innovation and controversy. Born on June 16, 1965, in Ilford, Essex, he showed an early aptitude for patterns and problem-solving, which would later define his success in the tech world. After studying natural sciences at Christ’s College, Cambridge, and earning a PhD focused on probability theory, Lynch co-founded Autonomy in 1996. The company quickly became a leader in developing software that could analyse vast amounts of unstructured data, propelling Lynch to prominence in the tech industry.

Autonomy’s success led to its acquisition by HP in 2011 for $11.7 billion, but the deal soon became mired in controversy. HP accused Lynch of inflating the company’s value, leading to an $8.8 billion writedown. This accusation triggered investigations by both the UK’s Serious Fraud Office and the US Department of Justice. Although the UK authorities found insufficient evidence to prosecute, Lynch was extradited to the United States in 2023, where he faced 15 charges of conspiracy and wire fraud. Remarkably, in 2024, Lynch was acquitted, a rare outcome in the US federal justice system.

Lynch’s influence extended beyond Autonomy. After selling the company, he founded Invoke Capital, investing in European technology startups. Despite the legal battles that followed the sale, Lynch maintained a significant presence in the tech industry and continued to be a key figure on The Sunday Times Rich List, with an estimated net worth of £500 million in 2024.

Lynch’s personal life was as vibrant as his professional one. He lived in a Georgian mansion in Suffolk, where he enjoyed a range of hobbies, from breeding Koi carp to playing jazz saxophone. He was also a dedicated family man, survived by his two daughters, Esme and Hannah, his wife Angela Bacares, and their menagerie of dogs named after engineering parts.

Tragically, Lynch’s life was cut short in a storm off the coast of Sicily, where he was aboard his yacht, the Bayesian, with his daughter Hannah and others. Despite his passing, Mike Lynch leaves behind a legacy of technological innovation and a lasting impact on the UK’s tech landscape.

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