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Nicholas Nelson

Investor

Founder and Partner at Archangel Ventures · Venture Partner at SuperAngel

United Kingdom

Writes $324K – $1.1M checks

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Nicholas: together at Georgia Institute of Technology
Nicholas: together at Kraken Technology Group

About

Nicholas Nelson, Estonia-based, founded Europe's first defence‑tech investor and uses nearly two decades in defence, intelligence and VC to back companies via capability‑gap, scenario‑planning portfolios (unmet, future, unknown unknowns).

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningFintechMobility & TransportationRoboticsSaaS

Experience

  1. Archangel VenturesFounder and Partnercurrent2025 — present
  2. Project QInvestor, Board Observercurrent2025 — present
  3. Kraken Technology GroupInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  4. Nu QuantumInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  5. Offset Labs (ex. Byne)Lead Investorcurrent2025 — present
  6. LyskInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  7. LabrysInvestor, Senior Advisorcurrent2022 — present
  8. Georgia Institute of TechnologyProfessor of the Practicecurrent2025 — present
  9. Georgia Institute of TechnologyFellow and Lecturercurrent2021 — present
  10. Georgia Institute of TechnologyPrincipal and Senior Technology Advisor2020 — 2023
  11. University of OxfordVisiting Fellowcurrent2024 — present
  12. Center for European Policy AnalysisNonresident Senior Fellow for Emerging Technology & Policycurrent2020 — presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
  13. Offset VenturesInvestor, advisor, and interim operator2019 — 2025
  14. ST Engineering North AmericaDirector of Strategic Development2020Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  15. Monitor DeloitteStrategy Manager2017 — 2020Washington D.C. Metro Area
  16. The Heritage FoundationNational Security Fellow2018 — 2019Washington D.C. Metro Area
  17. US Federal GovernmentAdvisor2011 — 2014Washington D.C. Metro Area
  18. Ernst & Young and IndependentConsultant2008 — 2011

Skills & more

Government9International Relations9Management Consulting5Policy4Policy Analysis3Research3Project Management2DoD1Public PolicyPoliticsInternational DevelopmentData Analysis
+12 moreForeign PolicyEconomicsChange ManagementProgram ManagementData ScienceBusiness DevelopmentManufacturingInvestmentStrategyAnalysisStrategic PlanningLeadership

Languages English · French

  • Fellow — Royal Aeronautical Society
  • Fellow — Royal Society of Arts

From Nicholas's professional profile.

Colleagues at Archangel Ventures

Andrew Cicutto
Partner at Archangel Ventures
Ashe-lee Jegathesan
Investor at Archangel Ventures
Ben Armstrong
Managing Partner at Archangel Ventures
Grace Liang
Head of Investor Relations and Operations at Archangel Ventures
Jaan Kokk
Investment Associate at SuperAngel
Lilian Fang
Investor at Archangel Ventures
Quentin Wallace
Venture Partner at Archangel Ventures
Rayn Ong
Partner at Archangel Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nicholas Nelson?
Nicholas Nelson, Estonia-based, founded Europe's first defence‑tech investor and uses nearly two decades in defence, intelligence and VC to back companies via capability‑gap, scenario‑planning portfolios (unmet, future, unknown unknowns).
Where does Nicholas Nelson work?
Nicholas Nelson is Founder and Partner at Archangel Ventures.
What does Nicholas Nelson invest in?
Nicholas Nelson invests in AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, SaaS.
What check size does Nicholas Nelson write?
Nicholas Nelson typically writes checks of $324K – $1.1M.
Where did Nicholas Nelson go to school?
Nicholas Nelson studied at The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); The University of Edinburgh (MS, International and European Politics); Sciences Po (Les affaires international).

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