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Edward Keelan

Investor

Partner at Octopus Ventures

London

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

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

Education

  1. Saïd Business School, University of OxfordExecutive MBA, Business Administration and Management2017 — 2019
  2. Saïd Business School, University of OxfordDiploma in Financial Strategy, Finance2016 — 2017
  3. Chartered Insurance InstituteDiploma in Regulated Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Services2012 — 2013
  4. CFA InstituteInvestment Management Certificate2008 — 2009
  5. Chartered Insurance InstituteFinancial Planning Certificate2010 — 2011
  6. University of Hertfordshire1st Class, Business Management1999 — 2003
  7. Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Skills & more

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

From Edward's professional profile.

Colleagues at Octopus Ventures

Adam Said
Principal at Octopus Ventures
Alan Wallace
Investor at Octopus Ventures
Albert Puig
B2B Software at Octopus Ventures
Angel Issa
Fintech at Octopus Ventures
Brandon Mhangami
Investor at Octopus Ventures
Chloe Allan
B2B Software at Octopus Ventures
Chris Oliver
People + Talent at Octopus Ventures
Constanza Diaz
B2B Software / Climate at Octopus Ventures

Network4

Conor ScanlanScout
Associate Partner at Nauta Capital
Adam Said
Principal at Octopus Ventures
Brandon Mhangami
Investor at Octopus Ventures
Chloe Allan
B2B Software at Octopus Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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Shared employers

Also worked at Delio1

Adam SaidPrincipal at Octopus Ventures

Also worked at FISCAL Technologies1

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