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David Rowan

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

David Rowan is editor of the UK edition of WIRED magazine, which won 2009 Launch of the David Rowan is Editor of the WIRED UK, the technolog...

Investor Profile

David Rowan has backed more than 17 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, Finland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, FinTech, Information Technology.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (59%)
  • Pre Seed (24%)
  • Series C (6%)
  • Angel (6%)
  • Series Unknown (6%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (47%)
  • United States (12%)
  • Finland (6%)
  • Poland (6%)
  • Estonia (6%)
  • Norway (6%)
  • Croatia (6%)
  • Germany (6%)
  • India (6%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Fintech
  • Information Technology
  • Machine Learning
  • Saas
  • Cleantech
  • Internet Of Things
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Banking
  • Commercial Real Estate
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does David Rowan frequently co-invest with?

Pale blue dot
Europe, Skane Lan, Sweden, Malmö
Co-Investments: 2
Voyagers
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
FundersClub
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Blue Wire Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Forerunner
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Great Oaks Venture Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Plug and Play
North America, California, United States, Sunnyvale
Co-Investments: 2
Passion Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
LocalGlobe
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does David Rowan often collaborate with?

RV
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 2
AB
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
TH
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 3
AA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
CM
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
CB
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 1
AM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Darius Contractor
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Dave Nemetz
North America, New York, United States, Brooklyn
Shared Deals: 1
CB
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by David Rowan?

EWOR

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

EWOR is a place where the most extraordinary people find the education, network, and capital to solve the world’s biggest problems.

EducationTrainingVenture Capital
SeedMay 15, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,479,520
Rhizocore Technologies

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom

Rhizocore Technologies produces locally-adapted mycorrhizal fungi to enhance tree planting success.

AgricultureBiotechnologyLife Science
Pre SeedMar 31, 2022
Amount Raised: $486,362
Climate X

London, England, United Kingdom

A global climate risk data analytics company.

BankingCommercial Real EstateEnvironmental ConsultingFinTechGovernmentProperty DevelopmentReal EstateReal Estate InvestmentSaaSSoftware
SeedMar 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,439,006
Jude

London, England, United Kingdom

Jude offers products designed to help manage incontinence, as well as resources and education for those affected by the condition.

ConsultingHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Pre SeedMar 7, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,622,703
Skyfri

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Skyfri is a cleantech company that provides solar asset owners with a platform that automates operations, maintenance, and asset management.

CleanTechRenewable EnergySaaSSolar
SeedJan 30, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Climate X

London, England, United Kingdom

A global climate risk data analytics company.

BankingCommercial Real EstateEnvironmental ConsultingFinTechGovernmentProperty DevelopmentReal EstateReal Estate InvestmentSaaSSoftware
Pre SeedJul 13, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,518,550
CyGenica

Pune, Maharashtra, India

CyGenica uses a non-viral, non-toxic platform to develop in vitro and in vivo delivery solutions for drugs and antibiotics.

Biotechnology
SeedJun 8, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,400,000
Carbo Culture

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

A biochar technology and project developer. The most scalable solution for industry & carbon removal

Environmental EngineeringSustainability
SeedApr 14, 2021
Amount Raised: $6,200,000
Airly

Kraków, Malopolskie, Poland

Airly is an internet company that specializes in providing hyper-local data about air pollution.

CleanTechData VisualizationHardwareInternet of ThingsSmart Cities
SeedMar 22, 2021
Amount Raised: $3,300,000
Finimize

London, England, United Kingdom

Finimize is building the #1 information platform & community for modern investors.

FinTechNewsPersonal Finance
Series UnknownApr 1, 2020