Outward VC
Venture capitalLondon · Pre-Seed–Series A · 11 people tracked
Investment thesis
Outward VC focuses on backing founders reshaping complex and regulated industries. Its areas of interest span banking, cybersecurity, insurance, real estate, legal services, healthcare, professional services, and work/HR, among other complex sectors. The firm targets start-ups operating in markets where regulation and complexity create both barriers and opportunities.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 9 of 41 portfolio companiesFintech ×7AI & Machine Learning ×3SaaS ×3Data & Infrastructure ×2Enterprise Software ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Consumer ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1
HQs:United States×3United Kingdom×2Denmark×1
Investments · 41 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA new way of building insurance products
ClearGlass Analytics provides cost transparency, benchmarking, and Value-for-Money reporting for institutional asset owners, their advisors, and asset managers.
Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaS
Transforming social care with verticalised AI
Protecting data in large enterprises
A better way to sell your home
Making Islamic investing simpler and more accessible
The first real-time credit bureau
The internet infrastructure intelligence layer
Turning your rent into your deposit
End-to-end platform to manage corporate spending
Operating system for enterprise negotiations
Brighton Park Capital is a growth equity investment firm that backs technology companies and partners with their founding teams.
Sector AgnosticNew York City, US
PrimaryBid was a technology platform that facilitated retail investor participation in initial public offerings on global capital markets.
B2B MarketplacesFintech
Fridley, US
Fasil Stariha Moghul(Managing Director)
AML compliance built for the AI age
Making reinsurance smarter, better, faster
Engineering the investment vehicles of the future
AI-powered fraud detection software
Componentised platform to build for any banking customer need
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Outward VC invest at?
- Outward VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Outward VC's typical check size?
- Outward VC typically writes checks of $1.3M – $6.3M.
- What sectors does Outward VC focus on?
- Outward VC focuses on Cybersecurity, Fintech, Healthtech, HR Tech, InsurTech, LegalTech, PropTech.
- Where is Outward VC located?
- Outward VC is headquartered in London, GB.
- Does Outward VC lead rounds?
- Outward VC typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamHow VCs Can Add Real Value Along with Funding | FinTech Focus TV: Devin Kohli, Outward VC Co-Founder
Harrington Starr TV · Devin Kohli
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