Introducing OVC Ventures: An Investment Syndicate Powered by OpenVC

Posted by Harrison FaullStéphane Nasser | December 3, 2024

OpenVC is thrilled to announce the launch of OVC Ventures , an investment syndicate designed to leverage OpenVC’s extensive deal flow to identify and back the most promising startups. This syndicate represents a natural evolution of our mission to empower tech founders and investors worldwide.

Harrison Faull, ex-JP Morgan, will lead OVC Ventures from London, bringing a wealth of experience and a focus on early-stage technology investments. The syndicate’s initial focus will be on UK and EU startups with plans to expand internationally in the years to come.

“We’re incredibly excited to bring OVC Ventures to life,” said Harrison Faull. “With exclusive access to OpenVC’s deal flow, we see 100x more deals than a traditional angel syndicate, giving us a truly unique position to identify truly exceptional, venture scalable opportunities.”

Announcing Our First Portfolio Companies

OVC Ventures has already closed its first two deals, deploying $800k+ into:

  • LaennecAI ( laennec.ai ): Turning smartphones into advanced stethoscopes with AI, revolutionizing access to diagnostic tools.
  • Mates Insurance ( matesinsurance.com ): Transforming car insurance for young drivers by enabling them to pool policies with their friends.

“These two startups demonstrate the high quality deal flow that we see via OpenVC and both have the potential to truly disrupt billion-dollar industries” said Harrison Faull.

A Message to Investors and Founders

  • For investors: If you’re interested in joining OVC Ventures and co-investing with us in groundbreaking startups, or if you have an exciting deal to refer to us, sign up at OVC Ventures.
  • For founders: Want to be considered for investment? Simply sign up on OpenVC.app, our team continuously reviews all startups registering with us.

Join Us to Celebrate in London

To mark this milestone, we’re hosting a launch event in London on December 4th at 6-8 PM. Join us for drinks, great conversations, and the opportunity to connect with brilliant minds in the tech and investment communities.

Please RSVP here.

About OpenVC

OpenVC is a platform that connects tech founders with investors worldwide, offering tools to streamline fundraising and build meaningful connections. With the launch of OVC Ventures, OpenVC is extending its reach into direct investment, empowering startups to thrive.

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