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Paul Lehair

Investor

Partner at AlbionVC

London

Writes $5M – $10M checks · typically $7M

About

Paul Lehair joined AlbionVC in 2019, where he focuses on enterprise software including the API economy, fintech, data/AI, and B2B marketplaces. He was previously finance director at Citymapper, joining when it had fewer than 10 employees, and earlier worked in business operations at Viagogo and in M&A at Citigroup. He holds a BA in Politics & Economics from Sciences Po Paris and a dual master's degree from Sciences Po Paris and the London School of Economics & Political Science.

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Paul Lehair @paullehair

Very happy to announce that @AlbionVC has co-led an $11m series A round into https://t.co/TZxHpmuwHS (the ultimate next generation API management platform) with our friends at @Oxx! https://t.co/zE25uUjVbI #APIeconomy #apimanagement #apistrategy #opensourcesoftware #vcfunding

Jul 22, 2021 · ♥ 4 · ⇄ 1

Paul Lehair @paullehair

Very happy to lead @WeGift's $8m raise and to partner with Aron, his team and existing investors @stride_vc, @UnileverVenture, @SAP, @AscensionGrp, @fuelventures. https://t.co/xkxknBftSa

Nov 25, 2020 · ♥ 1

Paul Lehair @paullehair

Looking forward to attending virtually the #MarketplaceConference organised by @speedinvest, @BatteryVentures and @autotechvc. #marketplaces https://t.co/HjbWERsxq2

Nov 25, 2020 · ♥ 1

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Experience

  1. AlbionVCPartnercurrent2019 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  2. CitymapperCFO2014 — 2019London Area, United Kingdom
  3. viagogoBusiness Operations2012 — 2014London, United Kingdom
  4. CitiM&A TMT2010 — 2012London, United Kingdom
  5. Goldman SachsInternship2008London, United Kingdom
  6. French Institute of International RelationsInternship2007 — 2008Paris, France

Education

  1. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)MSc European Political Economy2007 — 2009
  2. Sciences PoBA (Politics & Economics) & MA (European Affairs)2004 — 2009
  3. University of Pennsylvania1-Year Exchange Programme, Wharton School / College of Arts and Sciences2006 — 2007

Skills & more

Languages English · French · Italian · Russian · Spanish

From Paul's professional profile.

Same school

Also attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)798

Lee FixelFounder of AdditionPat GradyPartner at Sequoia CapitalCyriac ParisotInvestor at Index VenturesSofia DolfeInvestor at Index VenturesJonas VetterleInvestor at Moonfire VenturesLavinia FerriAssociate at P101 Ventures

+ 792 more

Also attended Sciences Po192

Martin MignotInvestor at Index VenturesSandra SchwarzerInvestor at Index VenturesSofia DolfeInvestor at Index VenturesErica DelamareInvestor at DaphniFrançois VéronGeneral Partner at Newfund CapitalHenri DeshaysGeneral Partner at Newfund Capital

+ 186 more

Also attended University of Pennsylvania607

Dasha MaggioPartner at Felicis Ventures, writer on venture capital and founder psychologyNancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesEghosa OmoiguiFounder and Managing General Partner at EchoVC PartnersAkshat GoenkaInvestor at Moonfire VenturesJames KuklinskiInvestor at Spark CapitalKerry KilleenAssociate General Counsel at Revolution

+ 601 more

Shared employers

Also worked at Citymapper7

Patrick ReeveChairman at AlbionVCPietro BezzaManaging Partner at Connect VenturesAmira NaikSenior Finance Principal, Head of Finance at Connect VenturesVinay TrivediInvestor at General AtlanticJason BallManaging Director at Qualcomm VenturesLeo CastellanosGeneral Partner at SAATCHiNVEST

+ 1 more

Also worked at viagogo5

Patrick ReeveChairman at AlbionVCSakib DadiPartner at Stage 2 CapitalPetra MüllerVice President at Forge VenturesGregory MilkenManaging Partner at March Capital PartnersEric EpsteinPrincipal at Sante Ventures

Also worked at Citi639

Nina AchadjianInvestor at Index VenturesRishi ModiInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)RustyAdvisor at Clear VenturesKerry WongHead of Investor Relations at Pantera CapitalTori KorineInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersAnn PauloseSenior Investor Relations Associate at Greycroft

+ 633 more

Also worked at Goldman Sachs1,186

Josh KushnerFounder & CEO of Thrive CapitalFred EhrsamCo-founder and Senior Advisor at Paradigm; founder of NudgeMatt HuangCo-founder and Managing Partner at ParadigmNiki PezeshkiGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesChris BischoffInvestment Team at General CatalystDamir BecirovicInvestor at Index Ventures

+ 1,180 more

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