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Paul Davidson

Investor

B2B Software Specialist at Octopus Ventures

London

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

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.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Experience

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

Skills & more

NegotiationFinancial Analysis2Corporate Finance2Financial Modeling2Financial ReportingBusiness AnalysisAccountingBankingBusiness Relationship ManagementCoachingFinancial ServicesInvestments
+11 morePrivate EquityLeveraged FinanceLegal Contract ReviewDue DiligenceLBOStructured FinanceMergers & AcquisitionsManagement BuyoutsGrowth CapitalMicrosoft OfficeVenture Capital
  • Diploma in Lending Skills — The Chartered Banker Institute
  • CFA Charterholder — CFA Institute

From Paul's professional profile.

Colleagues at Octopus Ventures

Adam Said
Principal at Octopus Ventures
Alan Wallace
Investor at Octopus Ventures
Albert Puig
B2B Software at Octopus Ventures
Angel Issa
Fintech at Octopus Ventures
Brandon Mhangami
Investor at Octopus Ventures
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.
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).

Same school

Also attended Bayes Business School53

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Also attended The University of Manchester166

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Shared employers

Also worked at ThreatMark4

David MarekManaging Partner at Tachles VCRuchir ShahB2B Software at Octopus VenturesConstanza DiazB2B Software / Climate at Octopus VenturesJonathan DrillingsPrincipal at The Riverside Company

Also worked at Intigriti5

Remy de TonnacSenior Partner at ETF PartnersCrispin LeickManaging Director at EnBW New Ventures GmbHIman LamraniHR Counsel at Volta VenturesOliver JuppInvestor at Octopus VenturesStijn JansFounder at Intigriti

Also worked at BlueDolphin2

Patrick PolakCo-Founder and Managing Partner at NewionConstanza DiazB2B Software / Climate at Octopus Ventures

Also worked at Sova1

Adam SaidPrincipal at Octopus Ventures