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UK start-ups do not need Government funding, they need access to top talent
Talks about Startup, Venture Capital and Brexit
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Jan Hammer
Partner at Index Ventures
London, England
Overview
Jan Hammer is a Partner at Index Ventures in London, specializing in venture capital and private equity investments in technology businesses. He has invested in notable companies like Rohlik, Apron, Mistral AI, and Transak, demonstrating a track record of successful investments across various sectors including FinTech, TransportationTech, and Health & Hospital Services.
With an MBA with Distinction from INSEAD and experience serving on the boards of companies like Alan and productboard, Jan Hammer has built a strong reputation as a strategic investor and board member, contributing to the growth and success of numerous startups in the technology industry.
Work Experience
Partner
2010 - Current
I’ve been fortunate to work with founders who took their companies public including Adyen, Robinhood, Just Eat and Wise. Recent investments include: Apron, Atlar, Tema, Montonio and Mistral Other exits include Silverfin, Socialbakers, GeoPhy and OANDA
Index Ventures is a venture capital firm that helps the entrepreneurs turn bold ideas into global businesses.
Board Member
2018
Reinventing holistic digital health insurance
Board Member
2021
Board Member
2016
Beautiful Workflow for Product
Productboard is a product management system that helps organizations get the right products to market faster.
Raised $261,700,000.00 from Kleiner Perkins, Credo Ventures, Index Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Dragoneer Investment Group and Sequoia Capital.
Board Member
2015
Data management software for enterprise
Investor
2023
Investor
2023
Board Member
2023
Investor
2022
Board Observer
2022
Education
MBA with Distinction
2001 - 2002
MA
1995 - 1998
High School
1993 - 1995