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Ian McClelland

Investor

Venture Partner at Ascension

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Ian McClelland, a BAFTA-winning media and tech CEO, led AI-enhanced learning transformations at academy+ and combines exit experience with operating expertise in creative production, digital learning and AI transformation.

Invests in

Deep TechE-commerceFintechFuture of WorkHardwareHealthtech

Experience

  1. academy+Chief Executive Officercurrent2021 — presentUnited Kingdom
  2. The Ramp Partnership LtdFounder & Directorcurrent2020 — presentGreater London
  3. AscensionVenture Partnercurrent2018 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  4. DSTF Investments Pty LtdTrusteecurrent2014 — presentSydney, Australia
  5. CavalryInvestor, NED & Chairman2019 — 2022Greater London
  6. Guardian News & MediaManaging Director Corporate Development2017 — 2020Greater London
  7. Guardian News & MediaCEO, Guardian Australia2013 — 2018Sydney, Australia
  8. SyrinscapeNED2017 — 2020
  9. ShorthandNED2017 — 2019
  10. BuzzdialInvestor & NED2014 — 2016Auckland
  11. FremantleMediaHead of Strategy & Digital, Spring2012 — 2013Greater Sydney Area
  12. FremantleMediaConsultant2012 — 2013Sydney, Australia
  13. RTL GroupSenior Vice President New Media2011 — 2013
  14. RTL GroupHead of New Media2009 — 2011Luxembourg
  15. Turner BroadcastingDirector, Digital Development Group2000 — 2008London Area, United Kingdom
  16. Audiomule LtdFounder & Director2003 — 2006London Area, United Kingdom
  17. Flextech TelevisionOnline Producer1998 — 2000London, United Kingdom
  18. Electronic ArtsCopywriter1997 — 1998Langley, UK
  19. Wax New MediaCo-Founder & Creative Director1996 — 1997London Area, United Kingdom

Education

  1. Australian Institute of Company DirectorsGraduate2016
  2. University of LiverpoolBA(Hons), English Literature & Philosophy1993 — 1996
  3. Charlton

Skills & more

Business Formation1Board of Directors1Product Development1Start-ups ManagementInternational BusinessP&L ManagementFundraisingMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Strategic Business AdviceDirector levelCorporate AdvisoryTelevision65
+12 moreEntertainmentNew MediaMusicDigital StrategyDigital MediaBroadcastMultimediaSocial MediaStrategyTeam LeadershipLeadershipContent Strategy
  • Aspire Accredited Expert — Aspire

From Ian's professional profile.

Colleagues at Ascension

Aleks Habdank
Venture Partner at Ascension
Alex Heerema
Investment Manager at Ascension
Antonin de Fougerolles
Venture Partner at Ascension
Barney Worfolk Smith
Venture Partner at Ascension
Ben Fletcher
Business Development Manager at Ascension
Bill Bousfield
Head of Distribution at Ascension
Chris Wheatcroft
Investor at Ascension
Craig Fletcher
Venture Partner at Ascension

Frequently asked questions

Where does Ian McClelland work?
Ian McClelland is Venture Partner at Ascension.
What does Ian McClelland invest in?
Ian McClelland invests in Deep Tech, E-commerce, Fintech, Future of Work, Hardware, Healthtech.

Same school

Also attended Australian Institute of Company Directors136

John DysonInvestment Principal at Starfish VenturesHelen SounessVenture Partner at RampersandTim HeasleyPartner at ArtesianKirsten BernhardtPrincipal at ArtesianJordan JeffreyPrincipal at ArtesianStephanie MorrisPrincipal at Artesian

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Also attended University of Liverpool37

Anmol GoelVenture Partner at Arya Ventures Vc, LlcAlexander StevensVenture Partner at Planet A VenturesAndrew CarpenterGeneral Counsel at Future Planet CapitalEsther MuschampHuman Resources Business Partner at Illuminate FinancialSanket AgrawalExecutives in Residence at GENERAL INCEPTIONSteve BrownAdvisor at First Bight Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Guardian News & Media10

Alan HudsonInvestor at Mercuri.vcBrent HobermanExecutive Chairman, Founder at Founders FactoryJonathan VinerExpert advisor at VÅR VenturesDaphne KisDirector, WorldQuant University at Mindshift CapitalKieran HillVenture Partner at AscensionSouvidCreative Director (UK) at Fifty Years

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Also worked at Turner Broadcasting16

Austin HayInvestor at Khosla VenturesSaydeah HowardCo-founder & Managing Partner at Cherryrock CapitalRicky JoshiAdvisor at Springdale VenturesCalvin WilsonProduct Designer at Struck CapitalManny AyalaChief People & Transformation Officer at Endeavor CatalystDoug ShapiroInvestor at TIRTA Ventures

+ 10 more

Also worked at Flextech Television1

Remy MinutePartner at Ascension

Also worked at Electronic Arts88

David SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockTiffany SpencerHead of Marketing at Menlo VenturesRajat TanejaInvestor at Foundation CapitalRobert TomkinsonSelf at Mucker CapitalGustav RydstedtAdvisor, Infrastructure Software at Verissimo VenturesShanti BergelManaging Director at TRANSCEND

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