Tim Levy
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Founder & CEO
London, GB
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Tim Levy is a British entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience across artificial intelligence, media, entertainment, financial services, and private investment. He is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Deep Real, formerly Twyn, an AI-enabled conversational media platform that enables users to engage with authentic, pre-recorded content through interactive digital experiences. The company's proprietary technology combines artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and conversational psychology to support applications across education, healthcare, business, and entertainment.
Previously, Tim founded and led Future Capital Partners, where he structured more than 300 financing transactions supporting the financing, acquisition, production, and distribution of over 600 films, raising more than US$10 billion between 2000 and 2014. The portfolio included Pirates of the Caribbean 2 & 3, Jurassic World, Iron Man 2, and The Bourne Ultimatum. He also co-founded the US$300 million Aramid Entertainment Fund, founded Factor 8 Films, co-founded Immersive Escapes, creator of Dinosaurs in the Wild, and was Managing Partner of Cocoon Wealth LLP, his private investment vehicle supporting more than 20 early-stage businesses.
Beyond his executive roles, Tim has founded or served as a director of businesses including Novia Financial, Novia Global, Future Fuels, Vireol Bioenergy, Safiro Beach Montenegro, Themelio Capital Limited, and Ottringham Green Energy Limited. His board experience spans financial services, renewable energy, property, entertainment, and technology, with a focus on governance, capital raising, and business growth.
Tim has supported entrepreneurship and innovation through investment and mentoring of early-stage companies. Publicly available sources do not identify any formal charitable trusteeships or philanthropic appointments.
Tim was educated at Sherborne School in Dorset, England.
The Record
Background
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2018 — Present
Founder & CEO
Deep Real (Formerly Twyn)
Formerly known as Twyn, Deep Real is an AI-powered interactive media platform that enables people to engage with authentic, pre-recorded video content through natural, conversational experiences while preserving the original speaker's verified words and intent. The platform combines artificial intelligence, conversational retrieval, and real human content to help organisations, creators, and rights holders deliver trusted, scalable digital interactions across education, healthcare, business, and entertainment.
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2025 — Present
Founder & CEO
Kyosei Collection
The Kyosei Collection curates sustainable luxury pieces that embody harmony between Japanese artistry, timeless design, and mindful living.
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2011 — 2020
Managing Partner & Owner
Cocoon LLP
Cocoon is an international private investment organisation that identifies opportunities and invests its own funds, and sometimes those of third-party investors.
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1997 — 2018
CEO
Future Capital Partners
Future Capital Partners (FCP) are experts in project and venture finance, focused on small & medium sized enterprises.
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2008 — 2020
Director
Novia Financial plc
Novia Financial provides a wealth management service for investment advisors and their clients.
In The News
Newsfeed
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15 June 2026 · Deep Real
Introducing Deep Real: Closing the Intimacy Gap
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5 December 2025 · Globe Newswire
Tim Levy Launches Echoes Across Time, a New Podcast
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9 August 2024 · The Standard
Labour's plan to scrap tech projects will sabotage its growth agenda
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23 April 2024 · Startups Magazine
Media and Entertainment Must Fight For the Right to be Heard in AI Policy Discussions
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13 March 2024 · Startups Magazine
CEO advocates for AI focus in entertainment to position UK as global leader
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23 February 2024
AI uptake in entertainment industry stalling because of focus on AI-generated content
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19 February 2024
Why I believe the entertainment industry mustn’t fear AI
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9 February 2024
Uptake of AI in entertainment industry ‘stalling because of focus on AI-generated content’
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9 February 2024
Unlock AI’s Potential Beyond Content Creation
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Formative Years
Education
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Sherborne School
1982 — 1987
Areas Of Focus