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Matt Penneycard

Investor

Partner at Ada Ventures

London

Writes $250K – $1M checks · typically $500K

About

Co-founded Ada Ventures in 2018 with Check; previously worked as an investor in PE and VC firms in London and New York since 2002. Focuses on early-stage investing and founder coaching, and volunteers with several non-profit organizations.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Experience

  1. Ada VenturesCo-founding Partnercurrent2018 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  2. Marylebone Cricket ClubMember of the Finance Committeecurrent2025 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
  3. Durham UniversityMember of the Board of Advisorscurrent2024 — present
  4. Tobacco Factory TheatresMember Board Of Trustees2018 — 2023Bristol, England, United Kingdom
  5. Seraphim CapitalVenture Advisor2018
  6. Downing LLPHead of Downing Ventures2014 — 2017London, United Kingdom
  7. Pace EquityDirector2013 — 2014United Kingdom
  8. DTI Capital, LLCPartner2010 — 2013
  9. Gryphon HoldingsManaging Director2009 — 2010
  10. DN Capital, LondonConsultant2009
  11. Octopus Private Equity, LondonAssociate Director2006 — 2008
  12. Hermes Private EquityManager2004 — 2006
  13. Octopus InvestmentsAnalyst2002 — 2004
  14. Bill Wiggin MP, House of Commons, LondonResearch Assistant2001 — 2002

Skills & more

CoachingBoard Advisory ServicesExecutive AdvisoryPrivate Equity45Venture Capital44Investments30Mergers6Corporate Finance13Business Strategy12Entrepreneurship11Hedge Funds2Due Diligence14
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  • Narrative Economics — Yale University
  • University of Cambridge Executive Coaching Certificate — University of Cambridge Online

From Matt's professional profile.

Colleagues at Ada Ventures

Alasdair Thong
Founding Partner at Selvedge Venture
Ariella Vildan Young
Angel at Alma Angels
Ben Norton
Venture Partner, Talent at Ada Ventures
Charles Hudson
Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures
Check Warner
Partner at Ada Ventures
Diarra Smith
Head of Portfolio & Brand at Ada Ventures
Ed Zimmerman
Founding Partner, First Close Partners at 2050
Emma Richards
Head of Finance at Ada Ventures

Network1

Check Warner
Partner at Ada Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Matt Penneycard?
Co-founded Ada Ventures in 2018 with Check; previously worked as an investor in PE and VC firms in London and New York since 2002. Focuses on early-stage investing and founder coaching, and volunteers with several non-profit organizations.
Where does Matt Penneycard work?
Matt Penneycard is Partner at Ada Ventures.
What check size does Matt Penneycard write?
Matt Penneycard typically writes checks of $250K – $1M.
Where did Matt Penneycard go to school?
Matt Penneycard studied at Durham University (LLB Hons, Law); QEH Bristol.

Same school

Also attended Durham University166

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Shared employers

Also worked at Durham University6

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Also worked at Seraphim Capital19

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Also worked at Downing LLP14

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Also worked at Octopus Investments14

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