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Federico Pirzio-Biroli

Investor

Founding Partner & Chairman at Playfair Capital

Nairobi County, Kenya

About

Federico Pirzio-Biroli is an angel investor who has backed over one hundred early-stage companies since 2011, both independently and through Playfair Capital, a venture capital firm he founded in 2013. As chairman and LP of Playfair Capital, he oversees a portfolio of more than 80 investments across multiple sectors, with the firm currently deploying its third fund. Based in Kenya since 2017, Pirzio-Biroli focuses on digital technology and community-building ventures with a global investment perspective.

Experience

  1. Ravelin TechnologyAngel Investorcurrent2015 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  2. SplittableAngel Investorcurrent2015 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  3. KNYTTAN LtdAngel Investorcurrent2015 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  4. ProntoAngel Investorcurrent2015 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  5. LystableAngel Investorcurrent2015 — present
  6. ChewAngel Investorcurrent2015 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  7. OradianAngel Investorcurrent2015 — present
  8. Kovert DesignsAngel Investorcurrent2015 — present
  9. AndelaAngel Investorcurrent2015 — presentLagos, Nigeria
  10. CRE Venture CapitalLimited Partnercurrent2015 — presentJohannesburg Area, South Africa
  11. DojoAppAngel Investorcurrent2015 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  12. GluruAngel Investorcurrent2014 — present
  13. AddyAngel Investorcurrent2014 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  14. 3SourcingAngel Investorcurrent2014 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  15. StreetHubAngel Investorcurrent2013 — presentLondon
  16. Appear HereAngel Investorcurrent2013 — presentLondon
  17. Clarify, IncAngel Investorcurrent2013 — presentAustin, Texas Area
  18. Good.CoAngel Investorcurrent2013 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  19. F6SAngel Investorcurrent2013 — presentLondon
  20. TechStarsAngel Investorcurrent2013 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  21. WeStoreAngel Investorcurrent2013 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  22. FesticketAngel Investorcurrent2013 — presentLondon
  23. adizioAngel Investorcurrent2013 — presentLondon
  24. toucanBoxAngel Investorcurrent2013 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  25. BirdbackAngel Investorcurrent2012 — present
  26. Bouf.comAngel Investorcurrent2012 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  27. Rummble LabsAngel Investorcurrent2012 — present
  28. Fourth & MainAngel Investorcurrent2012 — presentLondon
  29. StratajetAngel Investorcurrent2011 — present
  30. Playfair CapitalFounder & Directorcurrent2011 — presentLondon
  31. Mobius MotorsAngel Investorcurrent2011 — present
  32. MixlrAngel Investorcurrent2011 — present
  33. On Device ResearchAngel Investorcurrent2011 — present
  34. Flattr ABAngel Investorcurrent2011 — present
  35. Flattr ABBusiness Developer2011
  36. DuedilAngel Investorcurrent2010 — present
  37. DuedilVice-President Marketing2010 — 2011
  38. StorybricksAngel Investor2012 — 2015London, United Kingdom
  39. Believe.inAngel Investor2012 — 2014London, United Kingdom
  40. Blottr.comAngel Investor2012 — 2013

Skills & more

Start-ups93Angel Investing71Business Strategy32Venture Capital40Entrepreneurship65Strategic Partnerships9Digital Marketing11New Business Development6Competitive Analysis2Private Equity8Marketing Strategy4E-commerce4
+12 moreOnline MarketingProduct ManagementInvestmentsProduct DevelopmentCorporate DevelopmentB2BMobile DevicesDue DiligenceStrategyMergers & AcquisitionsDigital StrategyDigital Media

Languages English · French · German · Italian · Spanish

From Federico's professional profile.

Colleagues at Playfair Capital

Alex Jundi
Visiting Analyst at Playfair Capital
Andrew Sheffield
Principal at Playfair Capital
Anouska Moss
Executive Assistant at Playfair Capital
Chris Smith
Managing Partner at Playfair Capital
Deanne Saunders
Receptionist & Office Manager at Playfair Capital
Felix Neubeck
Associate at Playfair Capital
Henrik Wetter Sanchez
General Partner at Playfair Capital
Lucia Polverino
Associate at Playfair Capital

Network3

Albert WengerScout
Union Square Ventures partner, technology investor, and author of The World After Capital
Iyinoluwa AboyejiScout
Partner at Future Africa
Peter ReadScout
Investor at BlueYard Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Federico Pirzio-Biroli?
Federico Pirzio-Biroli is an angel investor who has backed over one hundred early-stage companies since 2011, both independently and through Playfair Capital, a venture capital firm he founded in 2013. As chairman and LP of Playfair Capital, he oversees a portfolio of more than 80 investments across multiple sectors, with the firm currently deploying its third fund. Based in Kenya since 2017, Pirzio-Biroli focuses on digital technology and community-building ventures with a global investment perspective.
Where does Federico Pirzio-Biroli work?
Federico Pirzio-Biroli is Founding Partner & Chairman at Playfair Capital.
Where did Federico Pirzio-Biroli go to school?
Federico Pirzio-Biroli studied at University of St Andrews (MA, Philosophy and Psychology); Malvern.

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