Thorben Rothe, Partner - Venture @IRIS
Silvia Ersetti, Analyst - Growth @IRIS
Shana Hudes, Associate - Venture @IRIS
Nicolas Herschtel, Partner - Growth @IRIS
Marie Dessaint, CFO & Compliance Officer @IRIS
Julien-David Nitlech, Managing Partner @IRIS
Jan-Soren Zinke, Associate - Venture @IRIS
Itziar Estevez, Partner - Growth @IRIS
Gil Doukhan, Partner - Venture @IRIS
François Kergaravat, Associate - Venture @IRIS
Florence Receveur, Accounting Assistant @IRIS
Erik de la Rivière, Managing Partner @IRIS
Emmanuelle Flahault-Franc, Director of Communications @IRIS
Curt Gunsenheimer, Managing Partner @IRIS
Carine Micoski, Facilities & Administration Assistant @IRIS
Anaïs Monlong, Principal - Venture @IRIS
Angus Paterson, Venture Partner
Angus Paterson
Venture Partner
Expertise
MENA investments
BIOGRAPHY

Angus joined the team in 2012 as Venture Partner in Dubai (UAE), where he supports companies across the Middle East.

Prior to joining the team, Angus was responsible for setting up and leading the venture capital activities of twofour54, a coworking company, where he was tasked with providing sector-specialized funding and support to help develop the Middle East’s entrepreneur network in digital business, media, and entertainment.

Before twofour54, Angus worked for the ventures division of Ingenious Media, a UK based media investment and advisory business targeting growth capital deals across the broader media/digital sectors. He also worked for Genesis Investments, a specialized fund providing early-stage finance to growing media businesses in the UK.

He started his TMT career in the corporate finance practice of Arthur Andersen (now Deloitte), where he also trained and qualified as a Chartered Accountant.

Companies he backed include Careem, Moda Nisa, and Yallacompare.

Angus graduated from Cambridge University (UK) with a degree in Oriental Studies and Modern Languages. He is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (UK).

Expertise
MENA investments