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Matt Penneycard

Investor

Partner at Ada Ventures

London

Writes $250K – $1M checks Β· 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.

Experience

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

Education

  1. Durham UniversityLLB Hons, Law1998 β€” 2001
  2. QEH Bristol1991 β€” 1997

Skills & more

CoachingBoard Advisory ServicesExecutive AdvisoryPrivate Equity45Venture Capital44Investments30Mergers6Corporate Finance13Business Strategy12Entrepreneurship11Hedge Funds2Due Diligence14
+8 moreValuationCapital MarketsEquitiesStart-upsFinancial ModelingInvestment BankingAsset ManagmentRestructuring
  • Narrative Economics β€” Yale University
  • University of Cambridge Executive Coaching Certificate β€” University of Cambridge Online

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Also worked at Durham University5

Also worked at Seraphim Capital13

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Also worked at Downing LLP12

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Also worked at Octopus Investments11

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Colleagues at Ada Ventures

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