Nutmeg co-founder Nick Hungerford dies aged 43
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echnology entrepreneur Nick Hungerford, who arrange a charity in his daughter’s identify to assist bereaved kids, has died on the age of 43.
The co-founder of digital wealth administration agency Nutmeg, who was recognized with a uncommon type of terminal bone most cancers in 2019, launched Elizabeth’s Smile earlier this yr to offer assist and sources to kids bereaved because of incurable illness.
The charity mentioned in a press release posted on its web site on Tuesday: “We are deeply saddened to share the news of Nick’s death.
“In loving memory of our founder, our work to make sure grieving children reach their full potential continues.
“Nick’s smile will inspire us, always.”
My daughter just isn’t going to be condemned to a lifetime of grief, fear or drawback due to my sickness
Mr Hungerford – a former stockbroker who arrange Nutmeg with William Todd in 2011 – revealed in an interview with the Daily Telegraph final month that he was dying from Ewing sarcoma, which left him in extreme ache.
He informed the newspaper that remedy together with chemotherapy and radiotherapy had given him extra time to spend together with his spouse Nancy and their two-year-old daughter Elizabeth.
He arrange Elizabeth’s Smile in her identify to offer assist to different kids who’ve misplaced a dad or mum as a result of terminal sickness.
He bought the thought for the charity in January final yr when he and his spouse had been supplied various therapies and household counselling to assist, however was informed there was nothing accessible for youngsters, “despite research showing that children suffer terribly after losing a parent”.
He informed the Telegraph final month: “My daughter is not going to be condemned to a lifetime of grief, worry or disadvantage because of my illness.
“She is always smiling – which cheers everyone up – and I am determined that smile won’t stop after I have gone.”
Mr Hungerford, who grew up within the West Country, first seen one thing was improper in December 2019 when he felt a ache in his proper thigh.
An X-ray confirmed a 5in tumour in his femur and he was recognized with Ewing sarcoma.
He had an operation to take away his femur and substitute it with titanium, in addition to chemotherapy, however the most cancers returned on the finish of 2021.
Nutmeg paid tribute to “one of Britain’s most successful fintech entrepreneurs”.
It mentioned: “Nick was passionate about helping empower people to achieve their full potential.
“On behalf of all Nutmeg colleagues, past and present, we are incredibly proud of the journey Nick started.”
Nutmeg was offered to US funding financial institution JP Morgan for nearly £700 million in June 2021.
Mr Hungerford stepped down as chief government of the fintech in 2016, then resigned as a non-executive director of the group amid a board restructure in 2019.