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Simon Rogerson

Investor

Founder at Octopus Ventures

London

Writes $5K – $50K checks Β· typically $25K

About

Simon Rogerson spent two decades as a hands-on entrepreneur-operator before becoming an investor, giving him a founder-like perspective and a gut-driven style that values first impressions over committees and models.

Invests in

Climate TechDeep TechFintechHardwareHealthtechSaaS

Experience

  1. OctopusFounder and CEO of Octopus Groupcurrent2016 β€” presentLondon, United Kingdom
  2. Octopus InvestmentsFounder, Octopus Investmentscurrent2000 β€” present
  3. Mercury Asset ManagementHead of Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology (Global Equity Team)1997 β€” 2000London, United Kingdom

Education

  1. University of St AndrewsMA(Hons), Modern Languages1993 β€” 1997

Colleagues at Octopus Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Simon Rogerson work?
Simon Rogerson is Founder at Octopus Ventures.
What does Simon Rogerson invest in?
Simon Rogerson invests in Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Fintech, Hardware, Healthtech, SaaS.
What check size does Simon Rogerson write?
Simon Rogerson typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.

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