Updated:
Outward VC
Outward VC invests in early-stage founders solving important problems and reshaping complex industries. The firm backs start-ups operating in complex,...
Outward VC
Outward VC invests in early-stage founders solving important problems and reshaping complex industries. The firm backs start-ups operating in complex, regulated markets spanning financial services, insurance, real estate, legal and professional services, and other sectors.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2017
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Principals
Devin Kohli
Co-Founder and General Partner
Andi Kazeroonian
Principal
Sanchit Dhote
Principal
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Which sectors does Outward VC explicitly focus on?
The firm invests across financial technology and adjacent regulated sectors. Its website lists thirteen categories: banking, cybersecurity, data, education, enterprise, healthcare, insurance, legal, lending, payments, property, and wealth. Every company in the portfolio fits into at least one of these buckets, reflecting a deliberate perimeter rather than generalist tech exposure.
Has Outward VC realized any exits from its portfolio?
Three portfolio companies are tagged as exited on the firm’s website: Anorak, an insurance marketplace; Monese, a digital banking platform; and Vauban, a fund-administration software provider. The firm has not disclosed return multiples or exit values for these positions.
Does Outward VC participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Outward VC’s investment activity, as visible through its portfolio, is limited to direct equity positions in operating companies. There is no disclosed track record in fund-of-funds commitments, secondaries, or SPV participation alongside other managers.
What is Outward VC’s geographic mandate?
Headquartered in London, the firm invests across the United Kingdom and Europe. Several portfolio companies, including Curve and PrimaryBid, are headquartered in London, while others operate in broader European markets. No North American or Asian portfolio companies are currently listed.
Profile maintained by Altss using OSINT (open-source intelligence), regulatory filings, licensed data partners, and verified direct submissions. Read the methodology. Last updated: . Continuous refresh with full update cycles at least every 30 days.
Need institutional-grade insight on private equity firms?
Altss delivers:
Prefer a guided tour?
We’ll walk you through: