Saul Klein

Co-founder, Investor, and Executive Leader

Saul Klein is a prominent figure in the UK technology and venture capital landscape, currently serving as a Non-Executive Director at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), a position he has held since April 2023. He is also the co-founder and Managing Partner of Phoenix Court, which encompasses several venture capital funds, including LocalGlobe and Latitude.

Career Highlights

Venture Capital: Saul Klein has an extensive background in venture capital, having been a General Partner at Index Ventures from 2007 to 2015. He has co-founded multiple successful initiatives, including Seedcamp and ZINC, and played a significant role in the establishment of companies like LOVEFiLM, which was acquired by Amazon in 2011.
Government Roles: In 2012, he was appointed the UK’s first Technology Business Ambassador to Israel by then-Prime Minister David Cameron. His contributions to business were recognized in 2016 when he was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire).
Advisory Positions: Klein is a member of the Council for Science and Technology, advising the Prime Minister on science and technology policy, and has served on various boards, including the government’s Digital Economy Council.
Educational Background: He is an alumnus of the University of Cambridge and has held academic positions, such as an Executive Fellow at the London Business School.

Contributions to Innovation

Klein's work focuses on fostering innovation and supporting the growth of technology startups in the UK. His strategic insights and experience in venture capital are instrumental in guiding government policies aimed at enhancing the UK's position in the global science and technology sectors.1 3 2

Highlights

Jul 15 · metisstrategy.com

Saul Klein on Technovation with Peter High - Metis Strategy

Jul 15 · youtube.com

Saul Klein on Brexit, Innovation & Venture Capital | Technovation 889

Apr 22 · gov.uk

The stars align for science and tech as non-execs are appointed to ...

Sep 14 · Business Insider

15 Agritech Startups Tipped by 6 European VCs to Take Off - Business Insider

Sep 10 · Financial Times

‘Why have we not grown any giant companies?’ The UK’s attempt to take on Silicon Valley - Financial Times

Experience

Non-Executive Director at Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (April 2023 - Present)

Co-Founder at ZINC (February 2017 - Present), LocalGlobe (May 2002 - Present), Latitude (June 2018 - Present), Seedcamp (June 2007 - Present), Kano Computing (November 2012 - November 2022), Platoon (December 2015 - December 2018), Executive Fellow at London Business School (September 2017 - Present)