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
- OctopusFounder and CEO of Octopus Groupcurrent2016 β presentLondon, United Kingdom
- Octopus InvestmentsFounder, Octopus Investmentscurrent2000 β present
- Mercury Asset ManagementHead of Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology (Global Equity Team)1997 β 2000London, United Kingdom
Education
- University of St AndrewsMA(Hons), Modern Languages1993 β 1997
Colleagues at Octopus Ventures
Adam Said
Principal at Octopus Ventures
Alan Wallace
Investor at Octopus Ventures
Albert Puig
B2B Software at Octopus Ventures
Angel Issa
Fintech at Octopus Ventures
Brandon Mhangami
Investor at Octopus Ventures
Chloe Allan
B2B Software at Octopus Ventures
Chris Oliver
People + Talent at Octopus Ventures
Constanza Diaz
B2B Software / Climate at Octopus Ventures
Network1
Investors connected to Simon in public investor directories β a warm-intro map.
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 β $50K.
Founder mafias
University of St Andrews mafia20
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Marshall PorterMastersFounded GympassNic CarterMaster of Arts (M.A.)Founded Coin MetricsMaximilian ConradInternational BusinessFounded GetquinAlex RoweMaster of Arts (M.A. Hons)Founded Round OneFrances AnastassacosMasterβs DegreeFounded Nabla BioAli Khajeh-HosseiniPhDFounded Infracost
+ 13 more
Same school
Also attended University of St Andrews92
Madison LenormandInvestor at DaphniOliver MarquesPartner, Capital Formation at March Capital PartnersAndreas WeiskamPartner and Co-Founder of Sapphire Ventures, focused on European investmentsMarshall PorterGeneral Partner at AlleyCorpNate WangVP of Investments at Plum Alley InvestmentsFreddie LuchterhandSpecialist Advisor, Brand Impact at Openspace Ventures
+ 86 more
Shared employers
Also worked at Octopus13
Jasmine BettesInvestor at Reinventure GroupSara McMunnOperating Partner at Keen Venture PartnersAndrew PateyChief Financial Officer at Illuminate FinancialChris WadePartner at Isomer CapitalMelanie HayesManaging Partner at Bethnal Green VenturesMatt PenneycardPartner at Ada Ventures
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