Hector Mason

Hector Mason is a distinguished General Partner at Episode 1 Ventures, a leading London-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage B2B investments. He actively identifies and backs promising startups in key sectors such as AI, TechBio, software infrastructure, healthtech, and marketplaces, providing not just capital but also strategic hands-on support to founders. episode1+2

A serial entrepreneur from a young age, Hector founded and successfully exited an IT consultancy (Hector's Tech) and also launched Taskee. His experiences as a founder deeply inform his approach as an investor, seeking out founders with unique insights, passion, and grit to build category-defining companies. maddyness+1

Hector is the co-founder of Onstage (formerly Focal), an innovative platform designed to revolutionize the startup fundraising process. Onstage hosts open-access demo days that streamline how founders connect with investors, attracting thousands of applications and facilitating significant capital raises for its alumni by condensing the typical arduous fundraising timeline. forbes+3

As co-host of the 'Riding Unicorns' podcast, Hector engages in insightful conversations with prominent founders, operators, and investors. The podcast delves into the strategies, challenges, and nuances of building and scaling high-growth startups, further demonstrating his deep immersion in the venture capital ecosystem. buzzsprout+1

Recognized on Forbes' 2024 30 Under 30 - Europe - Finance list, Hector was promoted to General Partner at Episode 1 Ventures at the young age of 28. This rapid ascent underscores his significant impact and influence within the European venture capital landscape. forbes