Paul Townsend
InvestorFounderFounder at Octopus Ventures · Founder at Vitesse
United Kingdom
Writes $5K – $50K checks · typically $25K
FoundedVitesse
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Founder at Vitesse
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Co-founders at Vitesse
Experience
- Vitesse PSP LimitedDirectorcurrent2013 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
- Current investorInvestorcurrent2013 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
- Saxo Payments Banking CircleNon Executive Director2015 — 2018London, United Kingdom
- WorldpayChief Strategy Officer e-commerce2011 — 2013London, United Kingdom
- Envoy Services LimitedFounder/COO2006 — 2011London
Skills & more
Payment Systems33E-commerce47
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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
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Paul Townsend?
- Founder at Octopus Ventures
- Where does Paul Townsend work?
- Paul Townsend is Founder of Vitesse and Founder at Octopus Ventures.
- What check size does Paul Townsend write?
- Paul Townsend typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.
- What companies did Paul Townsend found?
- Paul Townsend founded Vitesse.
- Where did Paul Townsend go to school?
- Paul Townsend studied at Forest Hill Boys School.
Founder mafias
Octopus Ventures mafia5
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Shared employers
Also worked at Vitesse PSP Limited2
Also worked at Saxo Payments Banking Circle3
Also worked at Worldpay20
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