Phil McGriskin

Angel Investor England, United Kingdom ·Founded 2014

Overview

Phil McGriskin is a London-based angel investor specializing in early-stage fintech, e-commerce, and enterprise software ventures. He has invested in startups like TransferWise, SuperAwesome, YOTI, and Griffin.io. In addition to his investment activities, McGriskin co-founded Vitesse PSP in 2014, a fintech company providing real-time cross-border payments for businesses. Vitesse has secured significant funding, including a £6.6 million Series A round led by Octopus Ventures in 2020 and a $26 million Series B round in 2022. McGriskin's expertise spans payment card processing, e-payments, mobile payments, start-ups, and business development. He has held roles at Worldpay, Envoy Services Ltd, and Neteller.

Investment Focus

  • Early-stage fintech, e-commerce, and enterprise software ventures

Portfolio Companies

SuperAwesomeTransferWiseYOTIGriffin.io

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Frequently asked questions about Phil McGriskin

What sectors does Phil McGriskin invest in?

Phil McGriskin invests in Financial Services, Technology, Insurance, Software and Payments, and is based in England, United Kingdom. Phil McGriskin is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Phil McGriskin invest at?

Phil McGriskin backs companies at Seed, writing cheques of 5K - 50K.

Which regions does Phil McGriskin invest in?

Phil McGriskin invests across United States and United Kingdom.

What companies has Phil McGriskin invested in?

Phil McGriskin's portfolio includes SuperAwesome, TransferWise, YOTI and Griffin.io.

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