Charlie Songhurst

Charlie Songhurst

Charlie Songhurst is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in the tech industry. He has established himself as a successful entrepreneur, investor, and former executive at Microsoft.3

Education and Early Career

• Studied PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) at the University of Oxford3
• Worked as a Business Analyst at McKinsey from 2003-20053

Microsoft Career

• Served as General Manager at Microsoft from 2005-20093
• Held the role of Head of Corporate Strategy at Microsoft from 2009-20133
• Focused on partnering and M&A during his time at Microsoft4

Investment Activities

• Currently an investor at Katana Capital, a firm he founded3
• Has personally invested in nearly 500 companies throughout his career2
• Invests across various sectors and stages, with a sweet spot of $100K investments1
• Serves on the tech advisory council for Meta (Facebook)

Songhurst is known for his keen insights, mentorship, and support of emerging companies in the tech space. With his extensive experience and network, he continues to be an influential figure in the startup ecosystem.