Oscar Hoare

Oscar Hoare is a Principal at Edenred Ventures, the corporate venture arm of the Edenred Group.12 He is based in London and specializes in investments related to the future of work.1

Professional Background

Oscar has a traditional path into venture capital, with most of his career prior to joining Edenred Capital Partners (ECP) spent in consulting.1 His experience includes:

• Working at Accenture
• Focusing on commercial due diligence at Oliver Wyman, supporting private equity firms
• Spending two years in a private equity roll-up focused on gaming, media, and ed-tech businesses

Current Role

At Edenred Ventures, Oscar's responsibilities include:

• Serving as an investment principal in the London office1
• Focusing on the future of work vertical, which covers areas such as corporate learning, biometric data for workforce performance evaluation, and talent management1
• Participating in investment decisions and team debates1

Investment Approach

Oscar and his team at Edenred Ventures:

• Take a long-term view in backing founders and their visions1
• Operate as an evergreen fund, allowing them to double down on successful investments or give struggling businesses a second chance1
• Focus on understanding the founder as a person and falling in love with the product before making investment decisions1

Oscar is passionate about his role in venture capital, enjoying the process of meeting entrepreneurs and forming views on their businesses.1