Simon Penson

Multi-Exit B2B Founder, Advisor & NED - I Help B2B and Private Equity Grow (& Sell) Their Businesses Through Scaled (B2B Growth Consultancy) + as a NED/Chair

📍 Peterborough, England, United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 14 investments📅 12 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2026𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Investor
Jan 2025
✨ The creative tool for growth | Go to market with unique data - and the ability to act on it
Board Member
Feb 2021
Better systems mean more time to care We help home care providers streamline operations with our award-winning all-in-one management software. From scheduling to compliance, billing to client care - we make it simple, efficient and scalable. ✅ Automate workflows ✅ Ensure compliance ✅ Improve caregiver coordination ✅ Scale effortlessly Book a demo: https://carelinelive.com/demo/
Non Executive Board Member
Jan 2021
Building one account for Fiat and Crypto. The future of finance will be built on open transparency and innovation. Our mission at Harbour is to build the world’s most transparent banking experience. It starts by building a crypto-native finance app to seamlessly connect traditional fiat and on-chain crypto ecosystems. Coming Summer 23.
Investor
Jul 2020
We are the creators of Quiz Kit & Moar to create live interactive gameshows. We’ve worked with the likes of Twitch, Amazon Prime, Jagex, the Premier League and Digital Extremes creating ground-breaking live, interactive shows for hundreds of thousands of concurrent players. Our leading product, Quiz Kit – Twitch’s most popular live, interactive show creation tool – is used by over 4 million players and almost over 1m streamers every month. Our users are also increasingly international with broadcasters running shows from over 150 countries. Quiz Kit’s success with users worldwide has cemented Codices as the go-to partner for brands who want to create live, interactive gameshows to engage their audiences on Twitch. We are excited to be providing the best and easiest-to-use tools for creating a new generation of interactive content and innovative new show formats.
early stageMedia Production
Investor
Apr 2020
Connecting people to exchange and trade knowledge, skills or talent. Share it for free or get paid, it’s up to you. From fitness coaches to plumbers, children’s entertainers to hobbyists and everything in between. Seek out what you are looking for or set yourself up as a broadcaster and get earning. No Ads No Trolls No Data mining. VuePay empowers by connecting people to exchange their knowledge, skills or talent whilst enabling a secure way to earn from the process. Our platform is based on the principals of empowerment, equality, accountability, transparency and ethical business practices. Features Free Live Streams Premium Group Live Streams Premium 1-2-1 Live Streams Search Feature
mid stageOnline Media
Board Member & Investor
Feb 2020
Re-flow Field Management is the intuitive, flexible, and powerful field management software built for infrastructure teams who need to deliver safely, prove compliance, and scale operations, without the chaos of paper, spreadsheets, or disconnected systems. Re-flow began as a project when a group of local civils firms approached the team with a challenge: they needed a better way to access site information and manage operatives remotely. The result was the first version of Re-flow, a field management solution that used smartphones and tablets to bridge the gap between site teams and office management. What started as a bespoke tool quickly gained traction. As demand grew, Re-flow Field Management evolved into a scalable product, backed by successive rounds of VC investment. Today, Re-flow Field Management is trusted by 1000s of users across highways and civils organisations. From national frameworks to regional contracts, Re-flow Field Management powers the heart of operations for teams delivering the UK’s critical infrastructure, every day. What we deliver: • Real-time job scheduling and progress tracking • Full visibility of schedules, operatives, and tasks • Digital forms with full audit trails that aid ISO compliance • Asset, fleet, and workforce management • NHSS and HSE-compliant workflows • Live dashboards for operational and ESG reporting We help companies: • Prove compliance to clients, regulators, and auditors • Reduce paperwork and admin overhead • Minimise operational risk across teams and subcontractors • Hit sustainability and carbon reduction targets • Scale without sacrificing control or quality Working alongside organisations such as Breedon Group, MV Kelly and Highway Traffic Management, Re-flow is perfect for teams at scale looking to improve safety and compliance, gain full workflow visibility and reduce environmental impact.
Investor
Jan 2020
At Marvel we are on a mission to create an all-in-one design led platform that democratises the design process, making it more productive, inclusive and fun. From aspiring creators to professional designers, 1.5 million people across the globe are using Marvel to bring their ideas to life. Over 100,000 organisations accessing the platform regularly, including employees at over 75% of the Fortune 100.
late stageDesign Services
Investor
Sep 2019
Supercharging clients with high performing dev teams! Deazy exists to make development easy with a global ecosystem of pre-vetted, high performing dev teams ready to superpower our clients. In the process of achieving this goal we are passionate about distributing opportunity globally and operating with a culture known for transparency and respect.
Investor
Apr 2019
Elevate your guest experience. Guaranteed. Manage and enhance your relationship with your guests with our unified resort wide guest experience management platform, while unlocking operational efficiencies and boosting incremental revenue. The best Concierge Software Runner-Up at the Hotel Tech Awards 2023 for the second year in a row— a reliable and preferred solution for hotels looking to improve their operations and guest satisfaction. #madeforresorts #bookwitheleanor #eleanorapp
early stageHospitality
Investor
Apr 2019
Poplar Studio powers a new generation of shopping experiences through visualisation technology. We increase sales and decrease returns by offering 3D and AR previews of products across e-commerce websites, social commerce and the metaverse.
Investor
Oct 2018
buymie is a mobile first, on-demand grocery delivery platform enabling consumers to order any grocery or household item from local stores using their mobile device, and get them delivered in as little as 1 hour. The buymie platform connects customers, via the app, to a fully vetted and trained crowd sourced personal shopper network.
Angel Investor and NED
Aug 2014
This is a catchall company for the doers, the thinkers, and the innovators.
Experience · 21 entries
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Investments (14)
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Board (4)
2026
Advisor and investor
Jan 2026
The Pop-Up Hotel specialises in exciting and refreshingly different experiential accommodation around the world. Created to enhance guest experience through boutique accommodation and services, the brand now operates under two divisions; the first supports corporate events, festivals, private functions and weddings and the second offers longer term destination experiences, often in locations that arent otherwise open to the public. 2025 events include Glastonbury Festival and The British Grand Prix.
2025
Investor
Jan 2025
✨ The creative tool for growth | Go to market with unique data - and the ability to act on it
2022
Founder & Managing Partner
Jan 2022
Scaled is an agency growth consultancy and services business on a mission to 5-10x the profits of a select number of profitable agency businesses. We help through a combination of growth consultancy, service provision and (possible) investment.
2021
Board Member
Feb 2021
Better systems mean more time to care We help home care providers streamline operations with our award-winning all-in-one management software. From scheduling to compliance, billing to client care - we make it simple, efficient and scalable. ✅ Automate workflows ✅ Ensure compliance ✅ Improve caregiver coordination ✅ Scale effortlessly Book a demo: https://carelinelive.com/demo/
Non Executive Board Member
Jan 2021
Building one account for Fiat and Crypto. The future of finance will be built on open transparency and innovation. Our mission at Harbour is to build the world’s most transparent banking experience. It starts by building a crypto-native finance app to seamlessly connect traditional fiat and on-chain crypto ecosystems. Coming Summer 23.
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