Errol Damelin

Errol Damelin is an entrepreneur and early-stage investor. He is known for backing companies that create ingenious solutions to world problems. Damelin has founded and invested in more than 75 companies and owns 7 patents. With an eye on technology and focus on fintech, SaaS, marketplaces, data analytics and healthcare, Damelin meticulously selects startups to work with. He is the Founder of revolutionary companies Wonga and Tide, with notable investments including payment solution company Wise, med-tech company K Health and digital marketplace Cazoo. Damelin is the driving force behind several successful startups, taking an action-oriented approach. He believes in working alongside highly motivated Founders giving consultation on funding strategy - he calls this “Riding Shotgun”. In 2011 Ernst & Young UK named Damelin Entrepreneur of the Year, and The Guardian named him Digital Entrepreneur of the Year. In 2010, TechCrunch awarded Damelin the title of Founder of the Year.