We build Rare Entities. Extraordinary ventures in culture & experience.
Rare brings together outstanding IP, elite talent, creativity and expert operations to turn bold ideas into living entities that shift the landscape. We build ecosystems where creativity drives real momentum and where new cultural value can form.
Rare exists to do more than rebalance power. We exist to develop Entities and Originals that break the norms entirely. We explore new formats, create platforms that open new value, and experiences that reshape how culture is made and felt. And at the centre of every entity, creators and IP owners stay in control.
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Rare Entities are not stumbled upon; they are conjured, shaped, and crafted into being. Rare courage is choosing to build what does not yet exist and leaning into the unknown because the idea demands it. Rare vision is sensing what culture will crave tomorrow and laying the foundations today. And Rare instinct cannot be taught. It lives in the bloodstream, rises in the late-night rhythm, and becomes the pulse you trust when nothing else is certain.
Rare exists to do more than rebalance power. We exist to develop Entities and Originals that break the norms entirely. We explore new formats, create platforms that open new value, and experiences that reshape how culture is made and felt. And at the centre of every entity, creators and IP owners stay in control.
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Rare Entities are not stumbled upon; they are conjured, shaped, and crafted into being. Rare courage is choosing to build what does not yet exist and leaning into the unknown because the idea demands it. Rare vision is sensing what culture will crave tomorrow and laying the foundations today. And Rare instinct cannot be taught. It lives in the bloodstream, rises in the late-night rhythm, and becomes the pulse you trust when nothing else is certain.
Gareth Deakin
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Entity Director
Twenty years deep in music, audio and creative industries, Gareth turns founder instinct into operational reality. Equal parts strategist, commercial architect, and the steady hand when things get interesting.
Lexi Howland-Jackson
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Operations
A former British Army Officer and startup operator, Lexi specialises in turning complex ideas into clear, actionable strategy. As Client Strategy Director at Pivotal, she leads growth and client partnerships across sectors from health tech to media and sport. Previously, she helped build Streamwave, a health-tech company developing patient-flow technology both privately and for the NHS. Lexi combines disciplined execution with creative, commercial thinking to drive measurable impact.
Jason Tsai
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Marketing & AI
Jason is a seasoned marketing leader who has always been on the front line of technology-driven evolution - from digital to social to AI. With 25+ years of experience across brands, publishers, and agencies, he helps teams evolve how they connect with customers, using technology and storytelling to drive real results.
Glen Ames
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Product, Data & Tech
With a background spanning Silicon Valley to leadership roles at Captify Technologies and Bidstack, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Glen, brings extensive experience in leading product and engineering teams in high-tech environments.
Will Pyne
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Creative & Comms
Will is a world class brand strategist and multidisciplinary creative. Will founded creative agency Holler in 2001, exiting to Leo Burnett (Publicis) after a decade of brand building for the likes of Red Bull, Mercedes Benz and Channel 4. More recently, as founder of Pivotal’s creative studio, Life & Death, Will has helped founders and CEOs frame their narrative, to build stronger brands through better storytelling.
Dom Joseph
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Co-founder & chief architect
Exited entrepreneur, former CEO of Captify Technologies, and Polydor-signed drummer, Dom designs the architecture where culture, IP, and capital converge, building ventures that feel instinctive on the surface and formidable underneath.
Rich Britton
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Co-founder & Chief Visionary
Former Apple and Coca-Cola lead, with a deep understanding of consumer trends and the vision behind many Rare initiatives. Strategic Advisor and Board Member at Tranmere Rovers.
Dave Stewart
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Co-founder & Chief Creative
A generational creative force and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. From defining pop culture with Eurythmics to shaping original worlds, Dave guides Rare’s creative soul, blending instinct, experience, and fearless imagination into everything we build.
Lewis Carpenter
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Partner/Creative Dev
Founder of So It Goes and a trusted curator of modern culture. Lewis shapes narrative, design, and aesthetic, ensuring Rare’s work feels authored, intentional, and emotionally true.
Cliff Fluet
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Legal & IP
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Lee Fraser
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Chief Financial Officer
The steady hand behind the ambition. Lee builds financial clarity and discipline, giving Rare the confidence to move boldly while remaining structurally sound.
Helen Kyprios
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In-house Legal Counsel
Helen brings clarity, rigour, and quiet authority to the Rare ecosystem, shaping the legal foundations that allow bold ideas to move with confidence and integrity.
Hannah Koppenburg
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RARE creatives
Rare Creatives Coordinator Hannah Koppenburg is Musical director of Dave Stewart Eurythmics and the artist behind Skaiisblue, operating at the intersection of legacy and new sound. A true musical maestro and creative force, she shapes culture with instinct, precision, and a deeply modern artistic vision.
Jonus Åkerlund
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RARE creatives
Grammy award-winning filmmaker and musician, Jonas Åkerlund is behind some of the most iconic music visuals ever created. His work with global superstars such as Madonna, Metallica, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Paul McCartney and The Prodigy has helped define the visual language of modern music culture. Renowned for bold visual storytelling and a fearless creative edge, Jonas brings cinematic craft, cultural impact and unmistakable energy to every project he touches.
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RARE creatives
Double platinum songwriter and elite athlete. Chelcee brings emotional fluency, cultural instinct, and lived experience, shaping stories that feel honest, contemporary, and deeply human.
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RARE creatives
Composer and sonic storyteller. Rachel translates feeling into sound, creating immersive musical worlds that add depth, texture, and emotional gravity to Rare’s creative universe.
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RARE creatives
Kyle is a creative working at the edge of spectacle, story, and physical experience. His work transforms spaces into emotional environments, blending architecture, performance, and narrative to create moments that feel visceral and unforgettable.
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RARE creatives
Head of the National Philharmonic Orchestra for Great Britain, Robert Emery brings to Rare a new era of musical capability, blending world-class orchestration with bold cultural innovation.
LINKSekhar Kapur
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RARE creatives
Academy Award nominated and BAFTA winning, Shekhar Kapur is the visionary behind Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Bandit Queen, and Mr. India. A cultural storyteller who bridges cinema, imagination, and human truth, his work has consistently pushed boundaries and shaped global creative thinking.
Rajesh Agrawal
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Strategic Advisor
Recent Deputy Mayor of London and CEO of Fairgrowth, Rajesh brings his unique combination of political weight, global network and deep understanding of what it takes to build at scale in London and beyond.
Finn Russell-Cobb
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Partnerships / Brands
Finn sees brands as a powerful driver of culture, by funding the experiences, stories and communities people genuinely care about. He brings brands and rights holders together to create culturally relevant partnerships that audiences want to be part of, not just marketed to.
Rob Dickens
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Experiences
Rob Dickens is Co-founder of Rare Experiences, an award-winning brand and innovation leader (adidas, Bose, ABinBev) and serial music-and-experiences founder who fuses commercial rigor with a creator’s instinct forged in live music.
Calum McKinnon
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Rare Experiences UK
Founder of award-winning Scottish restaurant brand Mac & Wild and competitive socialising concepts Sixes Party Cricket, Smoky Barrels and Moonshot. Calum is known for creating places where people connect through sport, hospitality and great experiences.
Peter Knell
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Talent / Brands
Peter Knell’s career began at IMG Models managing talent and leading business development before launching entertainment marketing company ITB’s New York operation as Executive Vice President, Managing Director. He returned to the now Endeavor-owned IMG as Vice President leading business development across its fashion division before launching KNELL.
Deepti Matthew
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Operations
A former CEO and top tier management consultant, Deepti is an expert in building and operationalising strategy for scale ups around the world. Known for her analytical rigour and practical delivery, she excels at turning ideas into structured, financially sound ventures by building the systems and operations for impact.
WHO ARE THE RARE COLLECTIVE?
The team behind is made up of entrepreneurs, creatives, strategists, musicians, filmmakers, operators, and cultural advisors who collectively focus on building original cultural ventures and immersive experiences. Their backgrounds span music, entertainment, branding, technology, finance, storytelling, intellectual property, and large-scale creative production.
























