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Kyran Schmidt
Cofounder at Outverse
Kyran Schmidt is a prominent figure in the European startup and investment ecosystem. He previously served as an Associate at Seedcamp, one of Europe's leading seed funds.3 During his time at Seedcamp, which lasted nearly 5 years, Kyran gained extensive experience in early-stage investments and working with innovative startups.4
Educational Background
Kyran's academic achievements are noteworthy:
- He studied Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at the University of Oxford, graduating in 2015.6
- At Trinity College, he was awarded the Sloan Memorial Prize for best performance in PPE Finals.1
- Impressively, he ranked #1 across all 75 PPE students in his cohort.1
Professional Career
After his academic success, Kyran's career has been focused on the startup and investment world:
- He began his journey at Seedcamp as an intern before progressing to the role of Associate.2
- As an Associate at Seedcamp, he specialized in early-stage investments, particularly focusing on startups addressing significant challenges.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
More recently, Kyran has transitioned into entrepreneurship:
- He is the co-founder of Outverse, a community-first solutions platform.5
- In May 2022, Outverse announced a £1M pre-seed funding round led by Seedcamp and Connect Ventures.7
Expertise and Interests
Kyran has demonstrated a particular interest and expertise in:
- Community building and its role in early-stage startups.45
- The power of communities in driving growth and success for emerging companies.5
His transition from investor to entrepreneur highlights his deep understanding of the startup ecosystem and his ability to identify and act on market opportunities.
