Vinay Solanki: Ledger

Stories naming Vinay Solanki. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.

Role	Organisation	Sources
Head	4 Ventures	Startup Daily (8 Oct 2025), Startup Daily (8 Jun 2023)

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UK TV company Channel 4’s VC arm tips another $5 million into Airtasker

Airtasker has done a third £2.5 million media-for-equity raise with Channel 4’s venture arm for its UK subsidiary, with annualised marketplace volume now above $21 million.

Startup Daily 8 Oct 2025 Airtasker iHeartMedia Mercurius Media Ooh Media 4 Ventures ARN Media Channel 4 oOh! Media Tim Fung Vinay Solanki

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Unnamed stage $6.5m

UK TV station Channel Four takes 20% stake in Airtasker's British arm for $6.5 million

Airtasker's UK subsidiary gains Channel 4's investment arm 4 Ventures as a media-for-equity backer with a $6.5 million stake, while the ASX-listed parent appointed Cass O'Connor chair, replacing James Spenceley.

Startup Daily 8 Jun 2023 Airtasker Aus Ukraine Aid Channel 4 Seven West Media 4 Ventures Cass O'Connor James Spenceley Tim Fung Vinay Solanki

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UK TV company Channel 4’s VC arm tips another $5 million into Airtasker

UK TV station Channel Four takes 20% stake in Airtasker's British arm for $6.5 million