Outlier Ventures

Outlier Ventures is a London-based venture platform founded in 2013 that invests in early-stage technology startups, particularly those focused on blockchain and emerging technologies. Recognized as Europe's first venture firm dedicated to blockchain, it has developed a distinct investment thesis surrounding the convergence of decentralized technologies with advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, and the Internet of Things. This convergence is seen as pivotal for building a new open data infrastructure, which is essential for the evolution of Web 3.0. Outlier Ventures operates an acceleration program called Base Camp, which provides pre-seed projects with office space, legal, and operational support over a three-month period. The firm actively partners with seed and growth-stage companies committed to this vision, leveraging a team of specialists across various domains to support founders and enhance their growth trajectories. With a global presence that includes locations in London, Toronto, Chicago, and Amsterdam, Outlier Ventures aims to create significant value in the technology sector while securing a position at the forefront of innovative developments.

Stephan Apel

Founding Partner and CEO

Rupert Barksfield

Investor

Jamie Burke

CEO and Founder

Max Coniglio

Associate

Nikolay Dakov

Analyst

Eden Dhaliwal

Investor

Christopher Donovan

Managing Director

Jonathan Gabler

Venture Partner

Patrick Grant

Investor

Michael Harte

Investor

Cecille de Jesus

Associate

Marc C. Johnson

Associate

Charlotte Kapoor

Partner

Matt Law

Partner

Elliot Leimer

Investor

Blake Lezenski

Investor

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Investor

Mohamed Eisimat Mohamed

Investor

Robin Andre Nordnes

Analyst

Robert Osborne

Investor

Rupa Ganatra Popat

Investor

Tim Rule

Managing Director

Daniele Sileri

Venture Partner

Laura Muriel Texidor

Associate

Lucian Urbach

Investor

Ana-Maria Yanakieva

Investor

Michael K S Kam

Investor

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Auroboros

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CryptoAvatars

Pre Seed Round in 2021
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