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Iyan Unsworth

Investor

Associate at AXA Venture Partners

London

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

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864 people in our graph share verified history with Iyan — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

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Iyan: together at University of York

About

Iyan Unsworth is founder of Canvas Advisory Limited. He previously served as Principal at AVP, where he was the first Fund of Funds hire and contributed to the firm's expansion into a global platform. He brings experience in fund investing, secondaries, and co-investments, along with four years in Corporate Finance and M&A at EY, and holds Chartered Accountant credentials.

Experience

  1. Canvas Advisory LimitedFoundercurrent2026 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  2. AVPPrincipal2026London Area, United Kingdom
  3. AVPVice President2023 — 2026London Area, United Kingdom
  4. AVPSenior Associate2022 — 2023London Area, United Kingdom
  5. AVPAssociate2020 — 2022London Area, United Kingdom
  6. EYExecutive | Transactions Advisory Services2018 — 2020London, United Kingdom
  7. EYAnalyst | Transactions Advisory Services2016 — 2018London Area, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Adaptability5Leadership8Communication3Public Speaking3Management1Innovation4Mathematics2Economics5Finance3Microsoft Office2Foreign Languages1Quantitative Investing
+4 moreRisk ManagementData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelFinancial Analysis

Languages Chinese · English · French · Spanish

  • Mandarin Chinese Level 2 LFA Certificate (Distinction) — University of York
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese — Mandarin House

From Iyan's professional profile.

Colleagues at AXA Venture Partners

Ada Rauch
Associate at AXA Venture Partners
Alexandre de Martino
Associate at AXA Venture Partners
Anaïs Monlong
Associate at AXA Venture Partners
Dominic Maier
Partner - Head of Fund Investing at Atlantic Vantage Point
Imran Akram
Investor at AXA Venture Partners
Justin Kelly
Vice President at PeakSpan Capital Partners
Liam Lewin O’Cuinn
Analyst at AXA Venture Partners
Nicholas de Vibe
Senior Associate at AXA Venture Partners

Network4

Ada Rauch
Associate at AXA Venture Partners
Alexandre de Martino
Associate at AXA Venture Partners
Anaïs Monlong
Associate at AXA Venture Partners
Dominic Maier
Partner - Head of Fund Investing at Atlantic Vantage Point

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Iyan Unsworth?
Iyan Unsworth is founder of Canvas Advisory Limited. He previously served as Principal at AVP, where he was the first Fund of Funds hire and contributed to the firm's expansion into a global platform. He brings experience in fund investing, secondaries, and co-investments, along with four years in Corporate Finance and M&A at EY, and holds Chartered Accountant credentials.
Where does Iyan Unsworth work?
Iyan Unsworth is Associate at AXA Venture Partners.
What check size does Iyan Unsworth write?
Iyan Unsworth typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Iyan Unsworth go to school?
Iyan Unsworth studied at ICAS - The Professional Body of CAs (Chartered Accountant); University of York (Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mathematics and Economics).

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Also attended University of York85

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Shared employers

Also worked at AVP49

Cathy GaoPartner at Sapphire VenturesJustin KellyVice President at PeakSpan Capital PartnersAliza ReisnerPrincipal at StripesDrew AldrichFounder and Managing Partner at VIEWPOINT VENTURESLaure GoupilHead of Investor Relations at Axeleo CapitalFrançois RobinetManaging Partner at Atlantic Vantage Point

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Also worked at EY1,927

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