Richard Branson
Founder of Virgin Group
Also known as: Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson
British billionaire founder of Virgin Group who appeared in Epstein's black book. Epstein visited Branson's private Necker Island. Branson stated he did not condone Epstein's behavior and had limited interaction with him.
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Background
Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson is a British billionaire entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, a conglomerate comprising more than 400 companies spanning travel, entertainment, telecommunications, and financial services. He is the owner of Necker Island, a private island in the British Virgin Islands. Branson has been a prominent figure in global business and philanthropy, ranking among the most admired business leaders in Britain according to public polling.
Branson appeared in Jeffrey Epstein's so-called 'little black book' with seven phone numbers recorded. A wide body of documentary evidence--primarily emails obtained through the Epstein case proceedings--reveals a sustained and cordial relationship between Branson and Epstein spanning at least 2011 to 2016, involving email exchanges, coordination through assistants, discussions about Necker Island logistics, charitable activities, and social invitations.
Branson was publicly reported to have been 'surprised' to find himself listed in Epstein's contacts. His private island, Necker Island, served as a point of connection between multiple individuals in Epstein's orbit, including Dean Kamen and others who traveled between the Virgin Islands.
Epstein Connection
Richard Branson maintained a documented ongoing personal and professional relationship with Jeffrey Epstein over at least a five-year period (2011-2016), as evidenced by direct email correspondence, coordination between their respective assistants, and discussions about charitable donations, construction equipment for Necker Island, social events (including the Necker Cup), and mutual invitations. Branson was listed in Epstein's 'little black book' with seven phone numbers. Epstein visited Branson's Necker Island, and Branson's staff coordinated with Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff on logistics. Branson thanked Epstein for his 'incredible generosity' in a November 2013 email. Additionally, Ghislaine Maxwell's Terramar Project listed Branson as a supporter. A financial transaction related to the 'Strive Challenge' was coordinated as late as June 2016, with Epstein's associate Richard Kahn inquiring about where to send a check to Branson.
Key Allegations(9)
Branson was listed in Jeffrey Epstein's 'little black book' with seven phone numbers.
documentedBranson and Epstein exchanged direct personal emails over a multi-year period (at least 2011-2013), discussing travel, meetings, and island logistics.
documentedBranson thanked Epstein for his 'incredible generosity' in a November 2013 email.
documentedEpstein offered Branson construction equipment for Necker Island rebuilding efforts.
documentedEpstein was invited to attend the Necker Cup event coordinated by Branson's team.
documentedGhislaine Maxwell's Terramar Project listed Branson as a supporter.
documentedA financial transaction (check) related to Branson's 'Strive Challenge' was coordinated by Epstein's associate Richard Kahn as late as June 2016.
documentedAn unnamed individual relayed to Epstein that 'George Soros and Richard Branson loved your question about dictators hiding money.'
documentedBranson's name appeared on a DOJ list of names (DOJ-OGR-00022297).
documentedLegal Status
Branson appears in Epstein's contacts ('little black book'), on a DOJ name list, and in extensive email correspondence with Epstein and his associates recovered during investigations. He has not been charged, investigated, or named as a subject or target in any known legal proceeding related to the Epstein case.
Notable Statements(5)
“Sorry it was so brief. Thankyou for your incredible generosity.”
“Back soon. Travelling! R”
“Sadly in San Diego. Best, Richard”
“Sadly travelling almost non-stop for the next 6 weeks. Foolish!”
“richard, you guys expressed an interest in our construction eq for the island.. , who should my people”
Contradictions(1)
Branson was reportedly 'surprised to find himself listed' in Epstein's contacts and has been described as having 'limited interaction' with Epstein.
Documents reveal years of direct email correspondence between Branson and Epstein (2011-2013), coordination between their offices and assistants (Lesley Groff, Helen Clarke, Richard Kahn), discussions of construction equipment, charitable donations, event invitations (Necker Cup), and Branson expressing gratitude for Epstein's 'incredible generosity.' A financial transaction related to Branson's Strive Challenge was coordinated as late as June 2016.
Key Relationships(6)
Extensive direct email correspondence spanning at least 2011-2013, mutual island visits, construction equipment discussions for Necker Island, Necker Cup event invitations, charitable activity coordination, and Branson thanking Epstein for 'incredible generosity.' [efta-efta01754130, efta-efta01755161, efta-efta01787593, efta-01834320, efta-01842565, efta-02569391, efta-02576724]
Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff regularly coordinated scheduling and logistics between Epstein and Branson's office. [efta-01753565, efta-01763101, efta-efta01755173]
Epstein's associate Richard Kahn coordinated a financial transaction (check) related to Branson's Strive Challenge in June 2016. [efta-efta02049894]
Branson listed as a supporter of Ghislaine Maxwell's Terramar Project. [efta-efta01295770, efta-01295770]
Dean Kamen emailed Epstein mentioning he had been invited to visit Richard Branson and asked about the proximity of Branson's island to Epstein's. [efta-efta01899254]
Lord Mandelson co-listed with Branson as a supporter of Ghislaine Maxwell's Terramar Project. [efta-efta01295770]
Timeline(11 events)
Epstein emails Branson saying he is in Paris for the next week; Branson responds he is in San Diego.
Email forwarded to Epstein's associates regarding Richard Branson rebuilding Necker Island after fire and needing assistance.
Epstein emails Branson about Branson's expressed interest in Epstein's construction equipment for the island.
Lesley Groff emails Epstein about speaking with Helen, Richard Branson's assistant, noting Branson still has guests.
Epstein emails Branson (addressed 'Peter') enclosing a link to 'concept basics.'
Lesley Groff asks Epstein what day to organize with Branson's associate 'Mike.'
Branson replies to Epstein: 'Back soon. Travelling! R'
Lesley Groff emails Epstein regarding 'Jean in Richard Branson's office re Charity.'
Branson emails Epstein: 'Sorry it was so brief. Thankyou for your incredible generosity.'
Google Calendar reminder in Epstein's email for 'richard branson and decorator.'
Richard Kahn emails asking about status of sending a check to Branson related to the 'Strive Challenge.'
At a Glance
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1 source for document mentions
EXHIBIT A [1332-16]
2025-12-19
“EXHIBIT A Case 1:15-cv-07433-LAP Document 1332-16 Filed 01/08/24 Page 1 of 16 RICHARD D. EMERY ANDRE”
Sources
1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 7 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
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Offshore Connections (3)
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Email Mentions (2)
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Schedule (1)
2013-09-20 to 2013-09-20 · 1 entries verified across multiple documents
Dinner with Terje, Jagbland, Eva, others (Richard Branson may join)
Photo Evidence (3)
Richard Branson was identified in 3 photos from DOJ EFTA releases via Amazon Rekognition facial recognition.
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