As we head into 2024, Seedrs, as a part of Republic – the world’s largest non-public investing platform – is happy to proceed its work in constructing the European element of a very international democratised way forward for finance, guaranteeing everybody, in all places has entry to top quality funding and possession alternatives.  

To drive ahead our subsequent stage of progress, Seedrs is delighted to announce the promotions of two of its long-serving leaders: 

• John Lake, who has served as Seedrs’ Chief Business Officer since 2020, takes the reins as Managing Director, with total management of Republic’s European enterprise.

• Joel Ippoliti, who has been Seedrs’ Chief Product Officer since 2017, turns into Republic’s international Chief Product Officer, with accountability for Republic’s and Seedrs’ full set of merchandise, whereas sustaining his position as a key determine on the Seedrs management group.

On his appointment, John stated: “After 4 nice years as Chief Business Officer, it’s a privilege to have been requested to tackle the position of Managing Director and to steer the following stage of Seedrs’ progress as a part of Republic. I’m really captivated with supporting Europe’s most progressive excessive progress corporations and revolutionising the way in which enterprise capital is distributed within the European startup ecosystem, and I’m excited to take a management position in democratising funding throughout the continent.” 

On his appointment, Joel stated: “We’re on the cusp of one thing actually particular at Republic. And a key driver of our price proposition that differentiates us from different gamers is our business main product providing. As we enter the following part of our progress, I’m delighted to be confirmed in my new position and formally assume accountability for additional creating that innovative product suite at a worldwide degree for your entire Republic organisation.”  

Along with the remainder of the European management group, John and Joel will construct on the work they’ve already performed in main Seedrs to be essentially the most energetic investor in early stage non-public corporations within the UK, funding over 2,000 offers and collaborating in rounds totalling over £2.7 billion up to now. 

In the meantime, Jeff Kelisky, who has been CEO of Seedrs since 2017, led Seedrs’ profitable sale and integration into Republic, and subsequently picked up a set of world obligations, has now handed over European management to John and can stay for a interval as an advisor to help Ken Nguyen, Republic’s CEO and founder. Jeff’s management will likely be missed, however he has left a robust group in place for the following chapter. He stated: “I’m extremely pleased with the group and look ahead to seeing the mixed groups go from power to power because the innovation leaders in non-public asset infrastructure constructing and investing.” 

In 2023 Seedrs participated in 266 rounds for campaigns from 13 European nations, totalling over £353m raised. Below John’s and Joel’s management, we’re assured that 2024 will construct on this and be an announcement 12 months for Seedrs, and for the non-public investing sector as an entire. 

Jeff Lynn

Government Chairman of Seedrs