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Josh Bell is a General Partner at Dawn Capital, a leading European venture capital firm focused on B2B software investments. He specializes in high-growth SaaS, fintech, and enterprise software companies.
Josh Bell primarily invests in high-growth B2B software companies, including those in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), financial technology (fintech), and broader enterprise software sectors across Europe.
Josh Bell works as a General Partner at Dawn Capital, a prominent European venture capital firm with offices in London, United Kingdom.
Josh Bell is a Co-founder and General Partner at Dawn Capital, a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom. He co-manages over $2 billion in assets at the firm, which recently closed a $700 million flagship fund in September 2023 to back early-stage and growth-stage enterprise software companies. Bell has led investments in prominent European technology unicorns and high-profile exits, including iZettle's acquisition by PayPal, Tink, and Mimecast. Prior to establishing Dawn Capital in 2007, he spent six years as a Senior Associate at McKinsey & Company advising Fortune 500 financial institutions, and he holds degrees from Harvard University and the University of Cambridge. His current focus remains on directing Series A and Series B investments across the European financial software and fintech sectors while holding board seats at companies like Flatpay and Brite.
Josh Bell stands as a distinguished General Partner at Dawn Capital, one of Europe's foremost venture capital firms dedicated to B2B software investment. In his pivotal role, Josh is instrumental in shaping Dawn Capital's investment strategy, focusing on identifying and nurturing the next generation of leading European technology companies. His work primarily revolves around high-growth businesses within the B2B software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and financial technology (fintech) sectors, where he leverages his deep industry insight to support founders in scaling their ventures.
At Dawn Capital, Josh Bell is known for his commitment to partnering with ambitious entrepreneurs building disruptive enterprise solutions. He actively engages with portfolio companies, providing strategic guidance on market expansion, product development, and operational excellence. Dawn Capital's investment philosophy, heavily influenced by partners like Josh, centers on backing companies with strong fundamentals, innovative technology, and significant market potential across Europe.
Prior to joining Dawn Capital in 2013, Josh Bell built a robust foundation in finance and technology investment. His career journey includes a significant tenure at Summit Partners, a global growth equity firm, where he focused on technology and healthcare investments. This experience provided him with invaluable expertise in evaluating high-growth businesses and executing complex transactions. Before Summit Partners, Josh honed his analytical and financial skills at Goldman Sachs, working within their Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) investment banking division. His early career at such prestigious institutions equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial markets and the technology landscape, which he now applies to his work at Dawn Capital.
Josh Bell's educational background further underscores his capabilities, holding an MBA from INSEAD, a globally recognized business school, and a BA from Cambridge University. This blend of academic rigor and practical experience positions him as a highly effective investor and advisor. While specific individual investments are often a collaborative effort at Dawn Capital, the firm's portfolio includes notable successes in areas Josh focuses on, such as Mambu (a leading cloud banking platform), Collibra (a data intelligence company), and Dataiku (an AI and machine learning platform). These examples highlight the caliber of companies Josh and the Dawn Capital team are dedicated to supporting, driving innovation and growth in the European B2B software ecosystem.
Through his leadership and strategic vision, Josh Bell continues to play a vital role in Dawn Capital's mission to empower European B2B software companies, contributing significantly to the firm's reputation as a key player in the venture capital landscape.
