We invest across the US and UK, however we devote most of our time within the most innovative square mile in the world: Kendall Square. Our connections across the MIT and Harvard campuses allow us to get access to some of the most promising start-ups in the world, and invest alongside some of the best Venture Capital Funds.
Verve has pinpointed three sectors to invest in; Healthcare, Mobility and a handy cover-all which includes companies with an anchor in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP). The third one is a bit of a cheat code, but it's an easy way to lump together any company that has any significant Deep Tech.
We lean on a vast network of technically imperious staff; PhD students, professors, industry leaders and founders to source, vet and support our portfolio companies. This flexible and ever-growing team allows us to always have knowledge on deck to appraise the most novel and intricate technologies. Our venture partners cover it all.
Managing Partner
Managing Partner
Ten years of Transport Planning and Urban Design across the Middle East and Africa led to a teensy mid-life crisis. An MIT Fellowship later and he caught the venture bug, giving birth to Verve, with friends old and new called on. Currently between London, NYC and Boston. Previously Cairo and Beirut. Only child. Emotional.
Venture Partner
Venture Partner
Our Beautiful Bustling Brazilian. Currently handling all things sustainable and renewable for CEI Energética in Belo Horizonte. An MIT Sloan Fellow with a deep knowledge of consumer goods and supply chains. Also (annoyingly) immensely outdoorsy.
Head of Operations
Venture Partner
No-code Engineer and tech extraordinaire with diverse experience in BizOps, venture capital, cybersecurity, DeFi, and web3. Cofounded a cyber security company out of Dubai then caught the building bug. Joined Verve Ventures to keep the fund engine running smoothly. Believes web3 and DeFi made the internet fun again.
Venture Partner
Venture Partner
The Baroness of Blockchain herself. An MIT Sloan Fellow who specialises in the digital transformation within the world of finance. Or FinTech as some call it. Colombian and Bogota-based.
Strategic and Spiritual Leader
Strategic and Spiritual Leader
There is no Verve without Shari. "Is this doable?" we asked her. "Without a doubt" she answered, and our fate was sealed. Shari is a Senior Lecturer in Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management at MIT. She is East Coast VC.
Venture Partner
Venture Partner
Our Healthcare Czar. Half Northern Irish and half Siberian, that old peanut butter and jelly'esque combination, our Doc employs her chaotically genius mind at Imperial College as the Research Programmes Manager. Also, little known fact: She single-handedly cured COVID-19.
Venture Partner
Venture Partner
Legend has it he can summon autonomous vehicles with a series of high pitched squeaks and hums. Ex-Google, Ex-Waymo, our ML specialist is always doing immensely cool shit. Currently involved in about 13 start-ups, the Dutchman adds tremendous value to our team with his transportation experience.
Venture Partner
Venture Partner
Asha is a maniac. No other ways to describe the complexity of her mind. No one executes with more efficiency and shark-like precision. Currently the Vice President of Operations at Sprinklr, she likes to pretend she's a DC girl but she's Brooklyn born and bred. An MIT Sloan Fellow and eats disgusting amounts of junk food.
Entrepreneur in Residence
Entrepreneur in Residence
Shaz built Hello Group in South Africa with pure grit, determination, intelligence and quite frankly being the nicest man in FinTech. He is currently London-based, with regular presence in Boston as he finishes up his Harvard OPM Program. No one better to eat and drink with.
Venture Partner
Venture Partner
The first time I met Alan, he was on crutches and confidently informed me that he hadn't slept in a year. It has only gotten more chaotic. One of the most intelligent humans I have worked with, the Irishman is currently Product Development Leader at Riffyn in the Bay Area. MIT Sloan Fellow after building and exiting Pixcelldata in Dublin.
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