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Angus Paterson

Investor

Venture Partner at Iris Capital

Dubai, UAE

Writes $1M – $34M checks · typically $17M

About

Angus Paterson joined Iris Capital in 2012 as a Venture Partner based in Dubai, working with companies across the Middle East. He previously set up and led venture capital activities at twofour54 and worked in the ventures division of Ingenious Media and at Genesis Investments, both UK media-focused investors. He began his TMT career at Arthur Andersen (now Deloitte), where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant, and holds a degree in Oriental Studies and Modern Languages from Cambridge University.

Invests in

Media & Entertainment

Experience

  1. Rasmal VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2023 — present
  2. Iris Capital (STC Ventures)Partnercurrent2012 — presentDubai
  3. twofour54Director, Ibtikar Ventures2008 — 2012Abu Dhabi
  4. Ingenious MediaInvestment Manager, Ingenious Ventures2006 — 2008
  5. Genesis InvestmentsInvestment Manager2004 — 2006
  6. SP MergerVice President2003 — 2004
  7. Arthur Andersen / DeloitteAssistant Director1997 — 2003
  8. SchrodersManager1995 — 1997
  9. SG WarburgGraduate trainee1992 — 1994

Skills & more

Corporate Finance12Private Equity14Venture Capital41Investments5Start-ups21Business Development5Business Strategy4Digital Media3Mergers & Acquisitions8Mergers3Business Planning3Financial Structuring2
+2 moreEntrepreneurshipStrategy

From Angus's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

CareemModa NisaYallacompare

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at Iris Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Angus Paterson?
Angus Paterson joined Iris Capital in 2012 as a Venture Partner based in Dubai, working with companies across the Middle East. He previously set up and led venture capital activities at twofour54 and worked in the ventures division of Ingenious Media and at Genesis Investments, both UK media-focused investors. He began his TMT career at Arthur Andersen (now Deloitte), where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant, and holds a degree in Oriental Studies and Modern Languages from Cambridge University.
Where does Angus Paterson work?
Angus Paterson is Venture Partner at Iris Capital.
What does Angus Paterson invest in?
Angus Paterson invests in Media & Entertainment.
What check size does Angus Paterson write?
Angus Paterson typically writes checks of $1M – $34M.
What companies has Angus Paterson invested in?
Investments tracked here include Careem, Moda Nisa, Yallacompare.
Where did Angus Paterson go to school?
Angus Paterson studied at University of Cambridge (MA, Oriental Studies / Modern Languages); Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales.

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