Martin Sokk
Overview
Martin Sokk is an Estonian angel investor and the CEO of Lightyear, a financial technology startup that offers access to over 5,000 global stocks and funds without trading, account, or custody fees. Before founding Lightyear, Sokk served as the Head of Product at TransferWise (now Wise), where he was instrumental in expanding the company's product offerings and operational efficiency, contributing to significant growth in payment volume and market reach. Sokk's investment focus includes FinTech and Finance sectors, primarily targeting early-stage companies in Estonia and the United Kingdom. His portfolio highlights include Montonio, a point-of-sale financing solution, and Vok Bikes, a provider of heavy-duty cargo bikes for on-demand delivery services.
Investment Focus
- Innovative solutions in FinTech
- Strong growth potential
- Experienced founding team
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Martin Sokk invest in?
Martin Sokk invests in Financial Services and Technology, and is based in United Kingdom. Martin Sokk is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Martin Sokk invest at?
Martin Sokk backs companies at Pre-Seed and Seed, writing cheques of 5K - 50K.
Which regions does Martin Sokk invest in?
Martin Sokk invests across United Kingdom and Estonia.
What companies has Martin Sokk invested in?
Martin Sokk's portfolio includes Montonio and Vok Bikes.
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