Andrew Weisz
Description
Andrew Weisz is a highly experienced venture capital professional based in London, UK, who currently leads Weisz Investments, a private investment office established in July 2023. His career spans over a decade in the UK's early-stage investment landscape, marked by significant roles at two of the country's prominent venture capital firms.
Before founding Weisz Investments, Mr. Weisz served as an Investment Director at Octopus Ventures, one of Europe's largest and most active VC funds, where he was involved in deploying capital across various stages from seed to Series C. Prior to Octopus, he was an Investment Manager at Downing Ventures, focusing on early-stage investments, typically from seed to Series A. His extensive background has provided him with deep expertise in identifying and supporting high-growth technology companies, particularly within sectors such as B2B SaaS, fintech, and deep tech.
Weisz Investments, operating as a private investment office, leverages Andrew Weisz's vast network and investment acumen to provide flexible capital to promising startups. While specific check sizes for Weisz Investments are not publicly disclosed, his prior experience at Octopus Ventures and Downing Ventures involved initial investments typically ranging from £250,000 to £5,000,000. This translates to approximately $315,000 to $6,300,000 USD, indicating a focus on substantial early to growth-stage rounds. The private nature of his current vehicle suggests a potential for tailored deal structures and a more hands-on approach.
Andrew Weisz's transition to a private investment office allows him to apply his seasoned judgment and strategic insights with greater autonomy. He is known for his analytical rigor and ability to forge strong relationships with founders. His investment strategy likely continues to target innovative companies with strong market potential and scalable business models, building on his successful track record of backing disruptive technologies and visionary entrepreneurs.
Investor Profile
Andrew Weisz has backed more than 21 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 5% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Education, Apps.
- Typical check size: $315K – $6.3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (48%)
- Pre Seed (29%)
- Series Unknown (14%)
- Angel (10%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (100%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Education
- Apps
- Insurance
- Insurtech
- Property Insurance
- Rental
- Rental Property
- Computer
- Edtech
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