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Edward Keelan

Investor

Partner at Octopus Ventures

London

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Edward Keelan is a Partner at Octopus Ventures, where he invests between £2-20 million in B2B software and AI companies. He has written publicly on topics including salary efficiency, funnel metrics, headcount planning, and transitioning from founder-led sales models. Keelan's investment focus at Octopus Ventures targets B2B software businesses with £1 million or more in annual recurring revenue.

Experience

  1. Octopus VenturesPartnercurrent2023 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  2. Octopus VenturesInvestment Principal2021 — 2023Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  3. CYB3R OPERATIONSNon Executive Directorcurrent2025 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  4. DefinelyNon Executive Directorcurrent2024 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  5. Synchtank - Rights & Royalty SoftwareNon Executive Directorcurrent2021 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
  6. DelioNon Executive Director2022 — 2026Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
  7. FISCAL TechnologiesNon Executive Director2019 — 2024Greater Reading Area
  8. Perfect WardNon Executive Director2021 — 2023Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  9. APLYiDNon Executive Director2021 — 2023Auckland, New Zealand
  10. ANGLO-EUROPEAN IMPORT/EXPORT LIMITEDNon Executive Director2015 — 2021Manchester Area, United Kingdom
  11. Countrywide Healthcare SuppliesNon Executive Director2014 — 2021
  12. One Team Logic LimitedNon Executive Director2019 — 2021Talbot Green
  13. OctopusInvestment Director2019 — 2021London Area, United Kingdom
  14. OctopusAnalyst / Associate / Investment Manager2008 — 201933 Holborn, London, EC1N 2HT
  15. City PantryNon Executive Director2018 — 2019London Area, United Kingdom
  16. KorteQOperations Manager2005 — 2008
  17. Rolls-RoyceCommercial and Marketing Officer2004 — 2005
  18. British American Business Council Northern CaliforniaMarketing and Membership Manager2001 — 2002

Skills & more

Angel Investing10Venture CapitalBusiness Development69Sales15Investments66Contract Negotiation11Finance49Business Analysis6Start-ups6Pensions7New Business Development7Equities9
+7 moreStrategic Financial PlanningMutual FundsFinancial PlanningSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Dyslexic ThinkingStrategyManagement

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APLYiDDefinely companyDelioFiscal TechnologiesSynchtank

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Edward Keelan?
Edward Keelan is a Partner at Octopus Ventures, where he invests between £2-20 million in B2B software and AI companies. He has written publicly on topics including salary efficiency, funnel metrics, headcount planning, and transitioning from founder-led sales models. Keelan's investment focus at Octopus Ventures targets B2B software businesses with £1 million or more in annual recurring revenue.
Where does Edward Keelan work?
Edward Keelan is Partner at Octopus Ventures.
What check size does Edward Keelan write?
Edward Keelan typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has Edward Keelan invested in?
Investments tracked here include APLYiD, Definely company, Delio, Fiscal Technologies, Synchtank.
Where did Edward Keelan go to school?
Edward Keelan studied at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management); Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (Diploma in Financial Strategy, Finance); Chartered Insurance Institute (Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Services).

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