Colin Watts

Colin Watts is a seasoned expert in high-tech investment, venture capital, strategic business development, and corporate activity, with over 10 years of experience with Cisco Systems Inc., and Racal electronics, and over 14 years of Partner level Venture Capital fund investment and management. Throughout his career, Colin has delivered unprecedented success, having been directly involved in the delivery of over 12 acquisitions, four IPO's and thirty venture investments worth over 3 billion dollars. Colin brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in global venture capital, M&A, NED and other strategic business development activities across several sectors. Colin's affiliations include his roles as the Founder at Foundry Exchange, former Founder at Imagefactory.co, former Co-Founder at The Hub Exchange, Former Partner at Oxford Capital Partners, TLcom Capital LLP, DFJ ePlanet Ventures, and as a former Business Development with Cisco Systems. Colin's background in Operations Management with Cable & Wireless, Marketing and Product Development, and Director, adds to his wealth of experience. Colin has served on more than 22 Company Boards, developing global investment skills with DFJ ePlanet, TLcom Capital LLP, and most recently, Oxford Capital Partners. Colin's core competencies in Global Venture Capital, M&A, NED, and Strategic Business Development is centered on his passion for strategic investment, acquisition, and high tech businesses.