Imran Akram

Founding partner of AXA Venture Partners

Imran Akram is a General Partner at AXA Venture Partners (AVP), a position he has held since April 2016. Based in London, he specializes in growth-stage investments, focusing on equity checks ranging from €2 million to €40 million in technology sectors.1 2

Professional Background

Before joining AVP, Akram was a Partner at DN Capital, where he led significant investments in companies like Auto1 and Quandoo. His career in private equity began with General Atlantic, followed by a role at Fidelity Growth Partners Europe. He also has experience in strategy consulting with Bain & Company and started his career in Citigroup’s European Securitization team.1 2

Education

Akram holds a First Class degree in Engineering, Economics, and Management from Christ Church, Oxford.1

Current Roles

In addition to his role at AVP, he serves on the boards of several companies including Sendcloud, Cognism, and Zenjob. His investment portfolio features notable firms such as GoodData and CurrencyFair.com.2

Skills and Languages

He is proficient in English and has elementary proficiency in Urdu, French, and Turkish.2

Imran Akram's extensive background in venture capital and private equity positions him as a significant player in the technology investment landscape.

Experience

General Partner at AXA Venture Partners (AVP) (April 2016 - Present)

- Investor at AUTO1 Group (June 2013 - February 2021) - Member Board Of Directors at One Inc (December 2016 - October 2017) - Board Observer & Investor at Innogames GmbH (May 2010 - October 2016) - Partner at DN Capital (April 2013 - April 2016) - Senior Associate at Eight Roads (January 2008 - March 2013) - Associate at General Atlantic (March 2006 - December 2007) - Senior Associate Consultant at Bain & Company (September 2003 - February 2006) - Intern at Citigroup (July 2001 - December 2001) - Intern, European Risk Arbitrage at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (August 2000 - September 2000) - Intern at Unilever (July 2000 - August 2000)