Greg Marsh

Overview

Greg Marsh is a British entrepreneur and angel investor known for founding and leading several technology-driven companies. He co-founded onefinestay in 2009, a luxury accommodation marketplace that allowed travelers to stay in high-end private homes with hotel-style service. Under his leadership, onefinestay expanded internationally, launching in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and Rome. In 2016, the company was acquired by AccorHotels for approximately $170 million, and Marsh stepped down as CEO in September 2016. Following his departure from onefinestay, Marsh co-founded Nous in 2021, a financial technology company that uses artificial intelligence to help UK households manage and save money on bills. Nous raised £6.6 million in seed funding in February 2022 and launched its AI-powered money-saving agent in 2023. Marsh has also served as an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School and a Visiting Professor at Imperial College Business School. In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Marsh has been involved in various advisory and board roles, including serving on the international board of Amnesty International. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an MA from the University of Cambridge, where he studied English and philosophy. Marsh is the grandson of Amnesty International founder Peter Benenson and the great-grandson of campaigner Flora Solomon.

Investment Focus

• Proven business model
• Scalable growth potential
• Experienced management team
• Innovative technology
• Strong market demand
• Clear exit strategy
• Competitive advantage
• Sustainable competitive edge
• Positive unit economics
• High customer lifetime value
• Low customer acquisition cost
• Strong intellectual property portfolio
• Clear regulatory compliance
• High gross margins
• Low churn rate
• Strong brand recognition
• High customer retention rate
• Strong sales pipeline
• Positive cash flow

Portfolio Companies