Managing Director, Swimply · angel in 1 deal
| Role | Organisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Country Manager (former) | Airbnb | SmartCompany (20 Oct 2023), SmartCompany (18 Oct 2023) |
| Managing Director | Swimply | SmartCompany |
Every published round Sam McDonagh took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander | Unnamed stage | 18 Oct 2023 | ~$600k | Participant | SmartCompany (20 Oct 2023), SmartCompany (18 Oct 2023) |
Companies Sam McDonagh has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander | 18 Oct 2023 | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for Sam McDonagh, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Sam McDonagh has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Sam McDonagh did.
Stories naming Sam McDonagh. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
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