Hoxton Ventures - Investor
Hoxton Ventures
Ali Parsa, Babylon Health Dylan Collins, Epic Games (SuperAwesome)
We focus on what can go right, not what can go wrong We seek out entrepreneurs inventing new industries We are deeply connected in the tech economy
unicorns in our fund of value created and just getting started of our portfolio raises from leading US funds We’re managing our third fund Our small team of three partners means we move quickly and avoid unnecessary diligence
I have several VCs at Yieldify Hoxton has been with me through the whole journey - ups and downs They are always a Whatsapp away and willing to do phone calls late at night and weekends Their intros led to SoftBank and Google investing, and hiring key engineering executives Hoxton are the first investors I will go to for any future projects
Founder and board member, Yieldify We had three term sheets and chose Hoxton because they were the easiest to work with We’ve always been skeptical about the value VCs claim they add Rob connected us with angel investors and helped define and execute our PR strategy Hoxton offers access to an amazing US network that other investors aren’t able to provide at this seed stage
Founder and CEO, Wanted Choosing Hoxton boiled down to three factors: operational experience, the size, and quality of its network As a first time founder, I had loads of questions If Hoxton didn't have the answers (a rare occurrence), they sure as hell knew someone who did, and connected me There are few firms outside of Silicon Valley that have nailed this in Europe
Founder and CEO, SOC OS We liked Hoxton’s direct, no BS approach Hoxton had conviction in us from the start, they didn't wait to see what everyone else said Most funds say that they take big bets on the future but in reality, they follow the crowd Hoxton actually practice what they preach and that's rare
Founder and CEO, Loveshark Hoxton and Nomagic share a similar culture, ex-Google roots Their focus is making a company successful globally They have a good product mindset essential for a company at the Seed or Series A stage where product focus is paramount Both Rob and Hussein are super-fast to respond unlike some other VCs we are working with
Founder and CEO, Nomagic Hoxton is the kind of conviction-driven investor that's too rare in Europe They're as ambitious for the business as we are They offer a supreme level of honesty There is no BS This makes a huge difference They are insanely well connected in both US and Europe Everyone they’ve introduced me to has become a source of advice and support
Founder and CEO, Fy! Hoxton doesn't just pay lip service to the "founder friendly" epithet Hussein took the enormous decision to make sure I benefitted from the right equity and structure, even though it cost him more than anticipated He's made himself available to me 24/7, been instrumental in hiring key talent, bringing on strategic investors, navigating daily challenges and counseling me through a pandemic! Founder and CEO, Kbox Global Hoxton speaks their mind, won't tell you what you want to hear and are incredibly connected Hussein and Rob have easily made 5x the number of introductions than any of our other investors They are first investor I have voluntarily invited to board meetings Unquestionably one of the best investors to have when things are not going well
Founder and CEO, SuperAwesome Hoxton was straightforward and their conviction has never been stronger They are consistent in saying yes! From morning meetings to air strategy thoughts, or delivering on a promised introduction I never need to follow up with them They are on top of it and definitely bring it! Founder and CEO, FabricNano Hoxton has proven to be direct, blatantly honest and makes decisions quickly Hussein gives us great strategic advice and access to an amazing advisory and executive talent networks That's a rare combination of features We couldn't wish for a better partner
Founder and CEO, Peptone We had some complications in our cap table Hoxton took the time to unpick them, fairly, and built trust with everyone They are supportive and pragmatic, before and after the fundraise Hoxton's vision aligns to ours and founders are unanimously positive about them
Founder and CEO, Skin Analytics Having three unicorns in the portfolio for us was a strong indication that Hoxton knows what it is doing In Europe, we often see that investors want to protect their downside first rather than focus all attention on maximizing the upside Hoxton has a truly unique approach on highlighting and supporting a greatly ambitious growth plan
