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Alistair Owen

Alistair Owen

Backing ambitious early-stage founders in the UK & Europe

London, United Kingdom
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Joined January 2025
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Summary

Alistair Owen is an experienced venture capital professional, currently serving as a Principal at VentureFriends. He is passionate about identifying and supporting ambitious early-stage founders across the UK and Europe, with a focus on various sectors including B2C, Fintech, Proptech, Marketplaces, and Travel. weekday+2
His expertise extends to deep tech and clean energy. At Deep Science Ventures, he was instrumental in establishing the CleanTech vertical, where he developed new ventures aimed at accelerating the net-zero transition. This background highlights his commitment to innovative solutions for global challenges. theorg+2
Alistair has a strong foundation in engineering and product management from his earlier career at BP, where he worked as an engineer and later as a Technology Analyst/Product Manager, screening technology concepts for BP Ventures. This operational experience complements his investment acumen. clay+1
He is an active investor and mentor, with angel investments in companies like Blackpool, Homebase, and Laka, and he serves on the Screening Committee at MM Angels. He also mentors at IE Business School's Venture Lab, guiding aspiring entrepreneurs. weekday+2

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Jan 17, 2026

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Jan 7, 2026

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's expertise and support have made a big difference to early-stage cyber security founders.

Dec 9, 2025