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Matt Penneycard

Co-founding Partner at Ada Ventures | Pre-seed inclusive VC investing in the best, not just the best-connected . Investing in climate equity, economic empowerment and healthy ageing.

London, England

Invests in

Stages:

Locations:

  • Min Investment:

    $250,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $1,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $500,000.00

Work Experience

  • Co-founding Partner

    2018

    Ada Ventures is a pre-seed inclusive venture capital firm. We find and fund the Ada Lovelaces of today. Backing European founders building businesses for a better human future. We invest £250K - £1M in technology companies across climate equity, economic empowerment and healthy ageing. www.adaventures.com

  • Member of the Board of Advisors

    2024

    Member of the Advisory Board for Durham University Venture Labs

  • Member Board Of Trustees

    2018 - 2023

2018 - 2018

  • Venture Advisor

    2018 - 2018

2014 - 2017

  • Head of Downing Ventures

    2014 - 2017

    Early-stage technology investments.

2010 - 2015

  • Non Executive Director

    2010 - 2015

2013 - 2014

  • Director

    2013 - 2014

    M&A and Fund Raising for UK SMEs; and principal investing in fast growing technology companies.

2010 - 2013

  • Partner

    2010 - 2013

    Investing private equity and growth capital into technology companies in the US and UK.

2009 - 2010

  • Managing Director

    2009 - 2010

    · Sourcing and execution of US Financial Technology VC transactions ­ investing $5m ­ 15m per portfolio company. - Additional fund raising responsibilities.

2009 - 2009

  • Consultant

    2009 - 2009

    whilst waiting for US visa approval ­ developed later stage IT deal flow and execution capabilities at US/European Software and Digital Media focused VC.