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Martin Gibson

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Former Technology Investor at Accel

London

Writes $15M – $70M checks · typically $25M

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About

Martin Gibson is an unusually technical venture partner with Cambridge and Cranfield training and networking/wireless engineering experience who teaches founders fundraising and term-sheet mechanics and takes board-focused, long-term fintech/marketplace positions.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCybersecurityFintechSaaS

Experience

  1. Extended SabbaticalCEO & Skippercurrent2025 — presentWherever the wind blows, though based near London.
  2. AccelTechnology Investor2009 — 2025UK
  3. FinaloopBoard Member2022 — 2025Tel Aviv District, Israel
  4. AnyfinBoard Member2022 — 2025Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
  5. carwowBoard Member2022 — 2025Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  6. CatawikiChair & Board Member2018 — 2025The Randstad, Netherlands
  7. GoCardlessBoard Member, Chair of Risk & Audit Committee2017 — 2025London Area, United Kingdom
  8. HelplingInvestor2016 — 2025Berlin Metropolitan Area
  9. SpreadshirtBoard Member2015 — 2025Leipzig & Berlin, Germany
  10. Fever Labs Inc.Investor2018 — 2025Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area
  11. FramerBoard Member2020 — 2024Amsterdam, Netherlands
  12. PrivitarBoard Member2022 — 2023Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  13. Packlink — Simply ShippingBoard Member2016 — 2021Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area
  14. MyHeritageNon Executive Board Member / Director2015 — 2021Or Yehuda, Israel
  15. OctarineBoard Member2018 — 2020Sunnyvale, California & Tel Aviv, Israel
  16. Cambridge Broadband Networks LimitedBoard Member2009 — 2020UK
  17. PillPackBoard Member2017 — 2018Greater Boston
  18. MyThingsBoard Member2011 — 2017Israel
  19. PontisBoard Member2009 — 2016Israel
  20. Carrier IQ (now AT&T)Board Member2009 — 2015California

Skills & more

Start-ups28Venture Capital19Mergers & Acquisitions7Private EquityEntrepreneurshipStrategic PlanningCorporate Development4Telecommunications3Mobile Devices5Mergers3Wireless1Mobile Applications1
+8 moreIPProgram ManagementMobile CommunicationsProject ManagementManagementLeadershipFundraisingGrowth Capital

From Martin's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

Carrier IQCatawikiDisplayLinkDragonplayFinaloopGoCardlessMomiomyThingsPontisSansa SecurityTelepoUbiquisysXConnect Global Networks

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Network2

Alan Duncan
Venture Partner at Molten Ventures
Eden Shochat
Investor at Aleph

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Martin Gibson?
Martin Gibson is an unusually technical venture partner with Cambridge and Cranfield training and networking/wireless engineering experience who teaches founders fundraising and term-sheet mechanics and takes board-focused, long-term fintech/marketplace positions.
What does Martin Gibson invest in?
Martin Gibson invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Fintech, SaaS.
What check size does Martin Gibson write?
Martin Gibson typically writes checks of $15M – $70M.
What companies has Martin Gibson invested in?
Investments tracked here include Carrier IQ, Catawiki, DisplayLink, Dragonplay, Finaloop, GoCardless, Momio, myThings, Pontis, Sansa Security, Telepo, Ubiquisys, and 1 more.
Where did Martin Gibson go to school?
Martin Gibson studied at University of Cambridge (MA, Engineering); Cranfield School of Management (MBA).

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