Outward VC

Outward VC launches its second fund to help early-stage founders breakthrough 🚀 Today marks the announcement of the first closing of the fund at £51m, with a cornerstone investment from the British Business Bank. We would like to thank all of our investors and founders for being a part of the journey so far! Outward are the early backers of Curve, Peppy, Bud, Orbital Witness, Supercede | The Reinsurance Platform, ClearGlass, IslamicFinanceGuru, Infact, Capsa AI, Monese, XYB, eXate, Finverity, flyp, Januar, Mazepay, Keyzy, Oneday, PrimaryBid, Aventus, Vauban from Carta, and Anorak. We look forward to partnering with the next generation of founders building at the intersection of #financialServices and #society. Kevin (Outward VC's Co-Founder and General Partner) shares more here: https://lnkd.in/e2wnvgYF

"At Outward VC, we understand the challenges faced by #early-stage #founders. 📝 Our core principles include:  1. No social proof required: We evaluate founders based on their merits, not their connections.  2. Bias for drive: We seek founders with chips on their shoulders, determined and hungry for success.  3. Swift decision-making: We work efficiently to understand founders and build our investment case.  4. Clear communication: If we can’t build conviction, we provide honest, constructive feedback.  5. All-in support: Once committed, we roll up our sleeves to help close funding rounds.  6. Ongoing engagement: Post-investment, we remain actively involved, #founders can expect us to always do our homework and turn up (or stand back if that makes more sense)"   More from Kevin Chong on why we set up our second fund 👇 . Please get in touch with the team (Andi Kazeroonian, Sanchit Dhote, Sebastien Mafuna, Manuel E.) if you're building in #fintech + #ConnectedSectors

We are excited to announce Outward VC’s lead investment in Capsa AI’s £1.7m seed round, alongside Cornerstone VC and Antler! Capsa AI is on a mission to revolutionise the Private Equity industry, starting with one of its most time-consuming challenges: due diligence. Capsa’s AI-driven platform streamlines and automates this process, saving valuable time and reducing errors. What drew us to Capsa were founders, Danyal Özdüzenciler and Callum Downie whose combined expertise—Danyal’s deep industry knowledge and Callum’s technical prowess—made a lasting impression on us. Their customer-focused approach has already delivered impressive results, with Capsa serving PE funds managing over £30bn in just months since launch. Learn more about why we invested in the team poised to disrupt the PE industry 👇link to the article in the comments! Sanchit Dhote Manuel E.

At Outward VC we want to spend a disproportionate amount of the DD time with the people behind the business. More from our co-founder and GP, Devin Kohli, on 11:FS's Fintech Insider podcast. Thanks to the host Kate Moody and fellow guests Romina Savova and Callum Burroughs for the conversation - 'Has fintech grown up?' Link to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eMT5UGtt

Exciting news from the Bud team as they launch in the European market!

🎙 Check out the latest episode of StartHub's "The Funding Blueprint" podcast - featuring Outward VC's very own Sanchit Dhote🎙️ Sanchit unpacks key strategies for #fintech success, the power of niche markets, and the importance of adaptability. Learn how the fintech giants achieved rapid growth and how emerging #startups can replicate this success. Gain insights on engaging Gen Z, leveraging regulatory sandboxes, and more. 🤖 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/epRgKWuW 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/etEQ6pnJ

#WhyWeInvested in Supercede 👇 Outward portfolio company Supercede | The Reinsurance Platform announced their $15m Series A funding round last week 🚀 Sanchit shares his thoughts on why we are excited to continue backing Jerad, Ben, Jezen and the rest of the exceptional Supercede team👨💻

As the United Kingdom goes to the polls today , Outward VC General Partner Devin Kohli has written an open letter to our next Prime Minister on the need for radical reform. Rishi Sunak Keir Starmer https://lnkd.in/eDy9Cqxp

Delighted that Samsung Next has joined us as a shareholder of Curve. Both Samsung Electronics and Curve have been in an exclusive partnership for sometime - and share a collective vision to make your financial life simpler through a single operating system and wallet. Congratulations Shachar Bialick and Carlos Castellanos, CFA https://lnkd.in/e-s3PeHc

📢 Major Milestone for Supercede | The Reinsurance Platform! 📢 Excited to announce that Outward VC portfolio company, Supercede, has secured $15M in a Series A funding round! Led by domain experts Jerad Leigh and Ben Rose, who exemplify incredible Founder-Market Fit, Supercede is revolutionizing the #reinsurance market with their innovative approach. The team's unwavering commitment is setting new benchmarks, making the industry more streamlined and efficient. Warm welcome to new investors Alven and Mundi Ventures as they join us for this next chapter. Congratulations to Jerad, Ben and the entire Supercede team! 🎉 Read more about this milestone: https://lnkd.in/eGx5akEv