Outward VC’s Andi Kazeroonian Discusses Crucial Factors in UK FinTech Investments

**Title: Investment Manager at Outward VC – Interview with Andi Kazeroonian**

**Description:**

Welcome to our latest episode, where Cyrus and Iman sit down with Andi Kazeroonian, the Investment Manager at Outward VC, one of the leading fintech venture funds in the UK. In this interview, Andi shares insights into his background, what he looks for in investments, and the future of European tech.

Andi also discusses the impact of Primary Bid, a prominent platform that democratizes investing for private investors. He reveals his experiences of investing in Primary Bid early on and participating in their impressive £50M follow-on round (Series B). He also sheds light on the key criteria he considers when investing in founders.

Outward VC focuses on fintech and has a distinct strategy that addresses a clear value gap, typically targeting post-seed to Series A companies. With average ticket sizes of £1m and a long-term investment approach, the majority of Outward’s funds are reserved for follow-on investments, which average between £2m and £6m.

Timestamps:
– 00:00 Intro
– 00:54 Introduction to Andi
– 02:36 Andi’s background
– 06:37 Introduction to Outward VC
– 10:13 Education tech
– 11:05 Modern infrastructure
– 12:42 Primary Bid
– 17:50 Tech irrationality in VC
– 24:53 Outward investment criteria (5 questions)
– 27:20 Betting on founders / entrepreneurs
– 31:50 UK founders / VC diversity
– 37:32 Advice for founders / entrepreneurs
– 42:38 Building or selling?
– 45:53 Best entrepreneurs
– 50:08 Big funding fallacy
– 53:16 Connect to Outward VC
– 57:33 European tech outlook

Outward VC Website: [outwardvc.com](https://outwardvc.com/)
Andi’s LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/andi-kazeroonian-64444968/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andi-kazeroonian-64444968/)

*Disclaimer: The materials provided are solely for informational purposes and do not constitute investment or legal advice. All opinions expressed by hosts and guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of their employer(s).*

In this latest episode, Cyrus and Iman interview Andi Kazeroonian: Investment Manager at leading UK fintech venture fund Outward VC.

Cyrus and Iman ask Andi questions on his background, what Andi looks for in investments, and the future of European tech. Andi also talks about Primary Bid, one of the big democratisers of investing for private investors. He talks about investing in them early on and participating in their £50M follow-on round (Series B). He also talks through what key criteria he looks for in founders he invests in.

Outward VC are a fintech focused VC fund with a distinct strategy addressing a clear value gap, typically at post-seed to Series A. Average ticket sizes are £1m and being long-term investors, the majority of Outward’s funds are reserved for follow-on. These follow-ons average £2m-6m.

00:00 Intro
00:54 Andi intro
02:36 Andi’s background
06:37 Outward VC intro
10:13 Education tech
11:05 Modern infrastructure
12:42 Primary Bid
17:50 Tech irrationality in VC
24:53 Outward investment criteria (5 questions)
27:20 Betting on founders / entrepreneurs
31:50 UK founders / VC diversity
37:32 Advice for founders / entrepreneurs
42:38 Building or selling?
45:53 Best entrepreneurs
50:08 Big funding fallacy
53:16 Connect to Outward VC
57:33 European tech outlook

Outward VC: https://outwardvc.com/
Andi’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andi-kazeroonian-64444968/
Andi’s direct e-mail: [email protected]

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