About
Rory founded a startup in 2007 and focuses on product-led fintech, leadership development, and fundraising strategy support for portfolio companies at Connect Ventures. He was previously a Partner at BGF Ventures and MMC Ventures, where his investments included Gousto, NewVoiceMedia, and Brightpearl, and he holds an MA in Economics from the University of Edinburgh.
Rory Stirling @rorystirling
(*according to Bard: "...is often attributed to Warren Buffett, but there is no definitive source for this attribution. The quote has been repeated in a variety of sources, but it is unclear who originally said it.)
Jun 16, 2023
Rory Stirling @rorystirling
Was reading through some old notes and came across this gem... "You make your money on the easy deals. You make your reputation on the hard deals." Feels timely for our industry and market conditions right now.
Jun 16, 2023 Β· β₯ 2
Rory Stirling @rorystirling
*and conversely, others (e.g. incumbents) may be pushing for the same thing to create regulatory protection. But I don't believe these two groups are the only smart people, or even the dominant ones, pushing for AI regulation.
May 25, 2023
Invests in
Fintech
Experience
- Connect VenturesPartnercurrent2018 β presentLondon, United Kingdom
- BGF VenturesPartner2015 β 2018London, United Kingdom
- MMC VenturesPartner2009 β 2015London, United Kingdom
- Whatplans.comFounder2007 β 2009
- Greenhill & Co.Analyst2006 β 2007
- Credit SuisseInternship2005
- Barclays CapitalInternship2004
- Merrill LynchInternship2003
Education
- The University of EdinburghMA (Hons), Economics2002 β 2006
Skills & more
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ValuationFinancial StructuringMergers & AcquisitionsCorporate DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsMaking CoffeeFrom Rory's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended The University of Edinburgh147
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Shared employers
Also worked at MMC Ventures36
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Also worked at Greenhill & Co.40
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Also worked at Credit Suisse505
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Also worked at Barclays Capital195
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Investments
Investor
BrightpearlGoustoNewVoiceMedia
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Connect Ventures
Network3
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