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Paul Davidson

Investor

B2B Software Specialist at Octopus Ventures

London

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Paul Davidson joined Octopus Ventures in 2017 and sits on the firm's Investment Committee. He has over 12 years of investment experience across B2B SaaS end-markets including cybersecurity, AI and data, infrastructure, human capital, e-commerce and marketing technology, and previously spent seven years in leveraged finance at Royal Bank of Scotland structuring debt for management buyouts. He holds a degree in economics and finance from the University of Manchester, an MSc in banking and international finance from Cass Business School, and is a CFA Charterholder.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Experience

  1. Octopus VenturesPartnercurrent2023 — present
  2. Octopus VenturesPrincipal2020 — 2023Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  3. Octopus VenturesInvestment Manager2017 — 2020London Area, United Kingdom
  4. ThreatMarkNon-Executive Directorcurrent2025 — presentBrno, Czechia
  5. VaultSpeedNon-Executive Directorcurrent2023 — presentLeuven, Flemish Region, Belgium
  6. Fable DataNon-Executive Directorcurrent2023 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
  7. IntigritiNon-Executive Directorcurrent2022 — presentAntwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium
  8. BlueDolphinSupervisory Board Directorcurrent2022 — presentUtrecht, Netherlands
  9. ZapnitoNon-Executive Directorcurrent2021 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
  10. SovaNon-Executive Directorcurrent2020 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
  11. UbisecureNon-Executive Directorcurrent2018 — presentHelsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  12. RyteAdvisory Board Director2021 — 2024Munich, Bavaria, Germany
  13. AdwayBoard Advisor2022 — 2023Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
  14. Healthcare and Services Technology LtdNon-Executive Director2017 — 2021West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
  15. VeeqoNon-Executive Director2019 — 2020Greater Swansea Area
  16. TRI - The RBQM CompanyBoard Observer2018 — 2020Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
  17. RBSDirector2015 — 2017London Area, United Kingdom
  18. RBSAssociate Director2014 — 2015London Area, United Kingdom
  19. RBSAssistant Director2013London Area, United Kingdom
  20. RBSManager2012 — 2013London Area, United Kingdom
  21. RBSGraduate2010 — 2012London Area, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Microsoft OfficeFinancial Analysis2
  • Diploma in Lending Skills — The Chartered Banker Institute
  • CFA Charterholder — CFA Institute

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Investments

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Colleagues at Octopus Ventures

Adam Said
Principal at Octopus Ventures
Albert Puig
B2B Software at Octopus Ventures
Andrew Wigfall
Executive in Residence at Balderton Capital
Angel Issa
Fintech at Octopus Ventures
Annabel Guthe
Investor Relations Associate at Balderton Capital
Chloe Allan
B2B Software at Octopus Ventures
Chris Oliver
People + Talent at Octopus Ventures
Constanza Diaz
B2B Software / Climate at Octopus Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul Davidson?
Paul Davidson joined Octopus Ventures in 2017 and sits on the firm's Investment Committee. He has over 12 years of investment experience across B2B SaaS end-markets including cybersecurity, AI and data, infrastructure, human capital, e-commerce and marketing technology, and previously spent seven years in leveraged finance at Royal Bank of Scotland structuring debt for management buyouts. He holds a degree in economics and finance from the University of Manchester, an MSc in banking and international finance from Cass Business School, and is a CFA Charterholder.
Where does Paul Davidson work?
Paul Davidson is B2B Software Specialist at Octopus Ventures.
What does Paul Davidson invest in?
Paul Davidson invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
What check size does Paul Davidson write?
Paul Davidson typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has Paul Davidson invested in?
Investments tracked here include BlueDolphin, Intigriti, Sova Assessment, ThreatMark company, Vaultspeed, Zapnito.
Where did Paul Davidson go to school?
Paul Davidson studied at Bayes Business School (Master of Science (MSc), Banking & International Finance); The University of Manchester (Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics & Finance).

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