British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch found in Sicily yacht wreckage

From CNBC: 2024-08-22 05:49:32

British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch’s body has been found after the sinking of a yacht off Sicily. His daughter remains missing. Italian coastguard identified five bodies, with Autonomy founder Lynch among the dead. Lynch faced legal battles with Hewlett Packard over alleged accounting fraud in Autonomy’s sale.

Lynch was acquitted of fraud charges in the U.S. in June. He founded Invoke Capital, a venture capital firm, supporting European tech startups like Darktrace and Luminance. The tragic yacht accident in Italy has left the tech industry mourning the loss of Lynch, a key figure in British tech.

Breaking news: Mike Lynch’s body recovered after yacht sinking. Daughter still missing. Lynch acquitted of fraud charges in U.S., key advocate for UK tech industry. Autonomy founder founded Invoke Capital, supported startups Darktrace, Luminance. Tragic loss for British tech community.

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