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Potential VC
Potential VC is a asset manager based in London, founded 2015; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM band, and key...
Potential VC
Potential VC is a London-based investment company that employs a Venture Capital strategy.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
2015
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Principals
Doug Scott
Founder
Alex Dunsdon
Co-founder and Startup Advisor
Emma Bell
CEO
Shaazia Ebrahim
CMO/COO
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Potential VC?
Founders Doug Scott and Alex Dunsdon set the investment direction, with Emma Bell as CEO and Shaazia Ebrahim as CMO/COO overseeing operations. Specific investment committee members are not publicly named.
How does Potential VC source its deal flow?
Potential VC draws deal flow from Linkybrains, a professional community for polymaths and entrepreneurs co-founded by Scott and Dunsdon, and from The Friday Club London network. This gives the firm access to founders before they enter broad fundraising processes.
Is Potential VC structured as a traditional venture firm?
Potential VC is an asset manager within the broader Potential Group platform. It blends venture investing with community-building through Linkybrains and operates a separate Impact Fund Builder for mission-oriented vehicles.
Does Potential VC co-invest with other firms?
Yes, confirmed co-investors include Downing Ventures, Octopus Ventures, and Hambro Perks Ltd. The firm syndicates deals rather than operating exclusively as a solo lead investor.
What is Potential VC's impact investing structure?
Potential VC runs an Impact Fund Builder that constructs and supports mission-oriented investment funds, separate from its core early-stage venture activities.
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