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Startups

I'm on a dynamic, two-way journey that flows between entrepreneurship and angel investing. Today, I’m a proud member of Angel’s Den in London, an angel investor in four (very cool) start-ups, and an advisor and mentor to some of the most inspiring founders at top London incubators.

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My path into angel investing was anything but conventional. In fact, it started almost by accident - which sounds absurd, I know. Who casually decides to invest their own money into high-risk ventures? Apparently, I did.

Back then, I was building my own startup and exploring the investor landscape to raise funds. A friend introduced me to a group of angel investors, and something clicked. I wasn’t just intrigued - I was hooked.

 

Investing is a fascinating mix of rigor and instinct. Sometimes it’s about spreadsheets and due diligence; other times, it’s about trusting your gut. But at its core, it’s always about people - building relationships with founders and understanding whether they truly grasp the journey ahead.

 

And when I get the chance to roll up my sleeves and help shape execution? That’s the real magic. It’s deeply rewarding - and honestly, a lot of fun.

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Mentor

Techstars (2018 - Now)

Techstars is the leading worldwide startup accelerator. I am a mentor of the London based accelerator.

TechItalia:Lab Incubator (2017 - 2021)

London based incubator with an intensive mentor-led programme supporting Italian-speaking start-up that launch their ideas off the ground, accelerate their growth, and conquer English-speaking
markets. I am one of the historical mentors.

Virgin Startup (2018 - Now)

Virgin Group's not-for-profit organisation, helping entrepreneurs in England & Scotland to start, fund and scale
their business. I am a mentor in London.

Bright Sparks (2018 - 2019)

One of the ten mentors selected out of 120k employees worldwide to help start-ups in the #BrightSparks programme was run by Vodafone and Oxford University Innovation.

© 2025 by Marco Carrubba.

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