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Simon Penson

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Former Partner at Haatch

United Kingdom

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

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About

Simon Penson is founder and managing partner of Scaled Consulting, a B2B growth consultancy serving agency leaders and private equity firms. He has exited two digital businesses and brings experience in digital marketing, business strategy, and M&A value optimization. Penson also serves as a non-executive director and chair for portfolio companies, and invests in early-stage B2B SaaS ventures through Haatch Ventures.

Experience

  1. Scaled ConsultingFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2022 — presentCity Of Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
  2. VariousChair, NED and Investorcurrent2015 — presentGlobal
  3. The Pop-Up HotelAdvisor and investorcurrent2026 — presentUnited Kingdom
  4. ClayInvestorcurrent2024 — presentNew York, United States
  5. Habitat Property GroupDirectorcurrent2015 — presentCity Of Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
  6. AuthoritasNED (Acquired by Rezolve)2023 — 2026
  7. Saulderson MediaChair (Acquired by Journey Further)2023 — 2025
  8. CareLineLiveNED (acquired by KKR)2021 — 2025
  9. Re-flow Field ManagementNED (Acquired by Kester Capital)2020 — 2025London Area, United Kingdom
  10. DeazyNED2019 — 2024London Area, United Kingdom
  11. DenturlyNED2020 — 2024London Area, United Kingdom
  12. HaatchFounding Partner (Exited)2018 — 2024City Of Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
  13. IPG Mediabrands UKMember of the Executive Board2016 — 2020London Area, United Kingdom
  14. StickyeyesBoard Member (acquired by IPG)2015 — 2020Greater Leeds Area
  15. StickyeyesCEO (acquired by IPG)2016 — 2019Leeds, England, United Kingdom
  16. Zazzle MediaFounder and CEO (acquired by IPG)2009 — 2016Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  17. Net CreateCo-Founder (Acquired)2002 — 2009London Area, United Kingdom
  18. Bauer MediaMD Digital Projects2007 — 2009City Of Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
  19. EMAPEditor, Max Power2005 — 2007City Of Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Non-Executive Director2Go-to-Market Strategy2Sales Strategy1Marketing StrategyEarly Stage InvestmentVenture CapitalOperational ExecutionBoard of DirectorsBusiness Advisory Services1Entrepreneurship1Operations Management1Strategic Consulting
+12 moreManagement ConsultingSEODigital MarketingDigital StrategySocial Media MarketingContent StrategyPPCOnline MarketingSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Google AnalyticsGoogle Webmaster ToolsWordPress

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Investments

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&Soda3PLS.aiAdvanced CommerceAeroCloudAiApplyAppFactorAuddyAUDIENCESAventus PlatformAvionBallparkBaseplusBeingsBetmateBodyswapsBuymieCapuaCarelineliveCertchainChill-ChainCodices InteractiveCredit CanaryData Literacy AcademyDeazyDenturlyDiodeDoseEleanorFinancielleFlexaGigPigHarbour.FIHireBobHomeInicio HealthKeazeLaunchedLeafrLean Kitchen NetworkLomaMade With IntentMoneySavvyNative TeamsNeutrallyNingiNuon AIOdinOne Tribe GlobalOrbitalPepTalkPerlon AIPlateawayPlendPoplar StudioPubXPuppeteeraiQIS RiskquesterRadiant AIRe-FlowReach.lyRecommeRoExSkillReactorSlipSorairSTACKTStreamkapTangible MarketsTeamsportzThe BunchThe Wine ListTillerTo & FromTriffectaTrigifyUnderstockMeVirtual Science AIVolumeVue PayWithYaso

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Charlie Weavers-Wright
Associate at Haatch

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Simon Penson?
Simon Penson is founder and managing partner of Scaled Consulting, a B2B growth consultancy serving agency leaders and private equity firms. He has exited two digital businesses and brings experience in digital marketing, business strategy, and M&A value optimization. Penson also serves as a non-executive director and chair for portfolio companies, and invests in early-stage B2B SaaS ventures through Haatch Ventures.
What check size does Simon Penson write?
Simon Penson typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has Simon Penson invested in?
Investments tracked here include &Soda, 3PLS.ai, Advanced Commerce, AeroCloud, AiApply, AppFactor, Auddy, AUDIENCES, Aventus Platform, Avion, Ballpark, Baseplus, and 70 more.
Where did Simon Penson go to school?
Simon Penson studied at Vocational Course (GNVQ4, Journalism); Boston Grammar School (English, economics).

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