Where does Simon Menashy work?

Simon Menashy is General Partner at MMC Ventures.

What check size does Simon Menashy write?

Simon Menashy typically writes checks of $1M – $27M.

What companies has Simon Menashy invested in?

Investments tracked here include Ably, Senseye, Signal.

Where did Simon Menashy go to school?

Simon Menashy studied at University of Birmingham (BSc, Physics and Space Research); The University of Birmingham (Postgraduate Diploma, Business Administration).

Does Simon Menashy lead rounds?

Yes — Simon Menashy has led 3 tracked investments.

Simon Menashy

Investor

General Partner at MMC Ventures

London

Writes $1M – $27M checks · typically $13.5M

About

Simon Menashy, with a decade building one of Europe’s deepest early-stage AI portfolios, led dozens of AI/data deals with a full-stack, data-driven commercial approach and produces Beyond The Hype podcast.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Experience

MMC VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2011 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
Modo EnergyBoard Directorcurrent2023 — present
AblyBoard Directorcurrent2020 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
Signal Media LtdBoard Director2016 — 2025London Area, United Kingdom
MUBIBoard Observer2013 — 2025London Area, United Kingdom
LookieroBoard Director2019 — 2025Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain
DigitalGeniusBoard Director / Advisor2017 — 2023London, United Kingdom
MasabiBoard Director / Observer2015 — 2023London Area, United Kingdom
SenseyeBoard Director2017 — 2022Southampton, United Kingdom
Sky-FuturesBoard Director2015 — 2019London Area, United Kingdom
BrightpearlBoard Director2014 — 2019Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom
DeloitteSenior Consultant, Strategy2008 — 2011London Area, United Kingdom
FreelanceIT Consultant2004 — 2008London and Birmingham, United Kingdom

Education

University of BirminghamBSc, Physics and Space Research2004 — 2007
The University of BirminghamPostgraduate Diploma, Business Administration2007 — 2008

Skills & more

Venture Capital76Entrepreneurship63Start-ups33Business Strategy36Private Equity25Investments18Due Diligence15Digital Media16Mergers & Acquisitions17Mobile Technology8Mobile Devices12Telecommunications3

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Deals · 2

AblyLed round

via MMC Ventures

SenseyeLed round

via MMC Ventures

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Led

Signal

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at MMC Ventures

Advika Jalan

Research Analyst at MMC Ventures

Alan Morgan

Chairman at MMC Ventures

Alex Hurley

Investor Relations Manager at MMC Ventures

Alex Reinert

Associate at MMC Ventures

Alexia Arts

Principal at MMC Ventures

Ameerul Miah

Partner, COO at MMC Ventures

Anna Slemmings

Partner, Investor Relations at MMC Ventures

Bruce Macfarlane

Founder Partner at MMC Ventures

Network7

Alan MorganScout

Chairman at MMC Ventures

Alexia ArtsScout

Principal at MMC Ventures

Ander MichelenaScout

General Partner at Acurio Ventures

Bill LehmannScout

Investor at Step Function Ventures

Bruce MacfarlaneScout

Founder Partner at MMC Ventures

Dele AkinyemiScout

Investor at MMC Ventures

Feike DuScout

Associate at MMC Ventures

Investors connected to Simon in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Simon Menashy?: Simon Menashy, with a decade building one of Europe’s deepest early-stage AI portfolios, led dozens of AI/data deals with a full-stack, data-driven commercial approach and produces Beyond The Hype podcast.
Where does Simon Menashy work?: Simon Menashy is General Partner at MMC Ventures.
What does Simon Menashy invest in?: Simon Menashy invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS.
What check size does Simon Menashy write?: Simon Menashy typically writes checks of $1M – $27M.
What companies has Simon Menashy invested in?: Investments tracked here include Ably, Senseye, Signal.
Where did Simon Menashy go to school?: Simon Menashy studied at University of Birmingham (BSc, Physics and Space Research); The University of Birmingham (Postgraduate Diploma, Business Administration).
Does Simon Menashy lead rounds?: Yes — Simon Menashy has led 3 tracked investments.

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