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Martin Ericsson

Former Vice President at Eight Roads Ventures

London

Writes $5M – $50M checks · typically $25M

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About

Martin Ericsson is the founder and CEO of Priori Capital, a venture firm that works with European AI founders on exit strategy and acquisition readiness. The firm focuses on building relationships between founders and strategic acquirers early in a company's lifecycle, while also facilitating commercial partnerships and fundraising opportunities alongside potential M&A outcomes.

Experience

  1. Priori CapitalFounder & CEOcurrent2026 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  2. DirectusBoard Member2024 — 2026
  3. ScyllaDBBoard Member2023 — 2026
  4. CastorInvestor2021 — 2026
  5. TibberInvestor2020 — 2026
  6. FunnelInvestor2020 — 2026
  7. Eight Roads VenturesPrincipal2016 — 2026London, United Kingdom
  8. LazardAssociate2013 — 2016London, United Kingdom
  9. BNP ParibasSales and Trading - Summer Analyst2012London
  10. Royal Bank of ScotlandSales and Trading - Summer Analyst2011London, United Kingdom
  11. Southwestern CompanySummer Analyst2010Washington D.C. Metro Area

Skills & more

Trading24Equities10Econometrics8Mergers & Acquisitions8Corporate Finance8Private Equity7Valuation9Financial Modeling25Investment Banking20Capital Markets4Derivatives4Equity Derivatives4
+5 moreFinancial AnalysisEmerging MarketsFixed IncomeEconomicsEquity Research

Languages English · Swedish

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Martin Ericsson?
Martin Ericsson is the founder and CEO of Priori Capital, a venture firm that works with European AI founders on exit strategy and acquisition readiness. The firm focuses on building relationships between founders and strategic acquirers early in a company's lifecycle, while also facilitating commercial partnerships and fundraising opportunities alongside potential M&A outcomes.
What check size does Martin Ericsson write?
Martin Ericsson typically writes checks of $5M – $50M.
Where did Martin Ericsson go to school?
Martin Ericsson studied at University of Cambridge (MPhil Finance); The University of Manchester (BAEcon (Hons) Finance); Östra Reals Gymnasium, Stockholm (Natural Science Programme).

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