
Andrew J Scott
Serial entrepreneur and founding partner, investing in deeptech startups and supporting founders
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London, United Kingdom
San Francisco, California
Joined August 2025
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Summary
Andrew J Scott is a seasoned serial entrepreneur, having founded six tech startups across diverse sectors, including the world's first online digital news archive (BritishPathe.com), a pioneering location-based mobile social network (playtxt), and an early AI personalization startup (Rummble). His entrepreneurial journey began with a subscription fanzine for Atari-ST computer owners and later involved building a computer advisory service. wordpress+1
He successfully transitioned from entrepreneur to investor, co-founding 7percent Ventures in 2012, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on deeptech and transformative software. Under his leadership, 7percent Ventures has made first-cheque investments in notable companies such as Oculus VR and Magic Pony Technologies, demonstrating a keen eye for disruptive innovation. 7pc+2
Andrew actively contributes to the tech ecosystem through advisory and community-building roles. He co-founded The ICE List, a not-for-profit entrepreneur group supporting over 600 tech founders, and is also a co-founder and Chair of DragonChasers, a GP/LP community. He has served on advisory boards for organizations like MLove and SVB Financial Group's Early Stage Advisory Board, advocating for increased investment in advanced technologies. 7pc+2
Beyond technology, Andrew has a passion for film production. He founded Port 20 Productions, where he serves as Executive Producer for upcoming feature films like 'The Greatest Raid Of All Time', and was an Associate Producer for the documentary 'Turn Towards The Sun'. This highlights his interest in storytelling and bringing historical narratives to the screen. wordpress+1
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TPThomas Powersaid
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is one of the most impressive founders they've worked with in the semiconductors space.Mar 6, 2026
TPThomas Powersaid
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is one of the most forward-thinking investors they know when it comes to the future of food security or agri-tech.Feb 5, 2026
TPThomas Powersaid they've seen
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make a significant positive impact by backing early-stage AI startups focused on the energy sector.Feb 5, 2026
TPThomas Powersaid they've seen
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make a big positive impact at a fast-growing, venture-funded company.Jan 30, 2026
TPThomas Powersaid they've seen
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add real value to early-stage cybersecurity startups as an investor.Jan 30, 2026
TPThomas Powersaid they've seen
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take a hands-on, impactful lead when investing in early-stage UK startups.Jan 30, 2026
TPThomas Powersaid that if they were building a photonics or AI hardware venture,
AJAndrew J Scott
would be among their top choices as an investor.Jan 22, 2026
DGDhruv Ghulatisaid they've seen
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add significant value to startups working on optical interconnects or AI hardware at the Seed or Series A/B stage.Jan 20, 2026
DGDhruv Ghulatisaid that if they were building a new social media platform,
AJAndrew J Scott
would be one of their top picks for an investor.Jan 6, 2026
TPThomas Powersaid
AJAndrew J Scott
is one of the most effective former product managers they've met who transitioned into venture capital.Dec 8, 2025
TPThomas Powersaid they've seen
AJAndrew J Scott
make a big impact as a founder or investor in early-stage startups.Dec 8, 2025
TPThomas Powersaid
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is one of the most impressive pre-seed VC partners they've met, especially regarding consumer AI.Dec 8, 2025
TPThomas Powersaid
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has made particularly thoughtful or impactful investments as a family office LP in venture capital funds.Dec 3, 2025
TPThomas Powersaid they've seen
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consistently back successful companies building developer tools.Dec 2, 2025
TPThomas Powersaid they've seen
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blend strong engineering skills with impressive business leadership, especially in complex technical fields.Nov 28, 2025
OSOfer Shayosaid
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is one of the most insightful investors they've seen when it comes to backing hardware or physical AI startups.Nov 21, 2025
PRPetri Rajahalmesaid
AJAndrew J Scott
is one of the most insightful investors they've met in deep tech and robotics.Oct 23, 2025
DHDaniel Hรถpfnersaid
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is one of the most forward-thinking family office investors they've seen in the VR/AR space.Sep 16, 2025
DGDhruv Ghulatisaid
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is one of the most insightful investors they've worked with in the UK startup scene.Sep 8, 2025
NBNick Blacksaid they've seen
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add meaningful value to early-stage fintech startups in the UK.Sep 5, 2025
DGDhruv Ghulatisaid they've seen
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consistently demonstrate deep expertise in quantum technology or quantum computing.Jul 19, 2025