Anthemis Group
Fintech investment and advisory platform investing in companies reinventing financial services globally.
Anthemis is one of the few VCs that actually understands financial services beyond surface-level 'disruption' talk. Their partners have real traditional finance backgrounds, which means they can spot regulatory landmines and help navigate complex partnerships with banks. They're particularly strong in Europe but have solid US presence. The downside? They can be slow to move and sometimes overthink deals due to their deep diligence process. If you're building something that touches regulated financial services, they're genuinely valuable - but don't expect them to get excited about consumer apps with payments bolted on.
- —Best for: B2B fintech with regulatory complexity
- —Watch out for: Slow decision-making process
- —Known for: Deep financial services expertise and connections
Anthemis invests in financial services innovation, focusing on fintech companies that are reshaping traditional banking, insurance, and capital markets. They back entrepreneurs building the next generation of financial infrastructure and consumer financial products.
Series A to C fintech specialist with deep domain expertise in financial services - they actually understand regulatory landscapes and have real connections in traditional finance, not just generic 'fintech is hot' investors
Former Wall Street executive who built Anthemis from the ground up with a vision of transforming financial services. Known for being hands-on and having deep relationships across traditional finance and fintech.
Ex-Deutsche Bank and Dresdner Kleinwort veteran who brings serious traditional finance credibility. Highly regarded by founders for his strategic thinking and ability to navigate complex financial industry dynamics.
Former Goldman Sachs and McKinsey background with strong operational experience. Known for being founder-friendly and providing tactical support on scaling and partnerships within financial services.
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