Tony Wood

Managing Director, X Factor Communications Ltd; Founder, Virgin Money PLC; Fintech Investor.

📍 Greater Norwich Area, United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 3 investments📅 12 years investing🗓 Last invested Apr 2019𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United Kingdom
3
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12y
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Investor
Apr 2019
Europes first pure-play impact ETF issuer. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, C5Know.
Investor
Nov 2018
Jaja is on a mission to redefine and simplify the credit card experience, giving people more time to do the things they love. It’s in our DNA. If things are complicated, we fix them. We Make Simple. We’ve created a simple-to-use app and online service, to simplify how people manage their money in an ever-increasing world of self-fulfilment. We believe in giving our customers the freedom of get things done effortlessly, when and wherever they want. Jaja is rooted in simplicity and is what drives us every day. Find out more about the Jaja card visit jaja.co.uk #jajayourlife PARTNERSHIPS We’re not just stopping with our own credit card. We’ve built a technology platform which enables us to bring life to credit cards and financial products from a range of partner businesses. Applying the Jaja Magic to other brands helps us to ‘make simple’ for even more customers. We create both co-branded credit cards and co-branded payment solutions for our partners. Find out more about our partnerships: https://jaja.co.uk/business/ CAREERS The Jaja Magic is in the mix of our people. We’re committed to designing brilliantly simple and liberating products. To do this, we’ve built a talented team of problem solvers, proven innovators and finance experts. We’re expanding, fast. And we’re looking for great people to help us continue our vision and shape the future. Find out more about our positions here: https://jaja.co.uk/careers/
Investor
Jan 2014
Republic Europe is Europe’s leading private investing platform that enables individuals to invest in startups, growth companies, and, if eligible, leading funds, as well as supports ambitious entrepreneurs in all sectors to raise capital from their communities, angels and institutional investors. Republic Europe is the European operation of Republic - an ecosystem of Web3-optimised financial services built upon compliant investment infrastructure to support micro-transactions on a global scale. To learn more please visit: https://europe.republic.com/ Seedrs Ltd (t/a Republic Europe) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Seedrs Europe Limited (t/a Republic Europe) is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI). Investing involves significant risks and you should not invest unless you are prepared to lose all the money you invest.
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Founder (1)
2019
Investor
Apr 2019
Europes first pure-play impact ETF issuer. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, C5Know.
2018
Investor
Nov 2018
Jaja is on a mission to redefine and simplify the credit card experience, giving people more time to do the things they love. It’s in our DNA. If things are complicated, we fix them. We Make Simple. We’ve created a simple-to-use app and online service, to simplify how people manage their money in an ever-increasing world of self-fulfilment. We believe in giving our customers the freedom of get things done effortlessly, when and wherever they want. Jaja is rooted in simplicity and is what drives us every day. Find out more about the Jaja card visit jaja.co.uk #jajayourlife PARTNERSHIPS We’re not just stopping with our own credit card. We’ve built a technology platform which enables us to bring life to credit cards and financial products from a range of partner businesses. Applying the Jaja Magic to other brands helps us to ‘make simple’ for even more customers. We create both co-branded credit cards and co-branded payment solutions for our partners. Find out more about our partnerships: https://jaja.co.uk/business/ CAREERS The Jaja Magic is in the mix of our people. We’re committed to designing brilliantly simple and liberating products. To do this, we’ve built a talented team of problem solvers, proven innovators and finance experts. We’re expanding, fast. And we’re looking for great people to help us continue our vision and shape the future. Find out more about our positions here: https://jaja.co.uk/careers/
2014
Investor
Jan 2014
Republic Europe is Europe’s leading private investing platform that enables individuals to invest in startups, growth companies, and, if eligible, leading funds, as well as supports ambitious entrepreneurs in all sectors to raise capital from their communities, angels and institutional investors. Republic Europe is the European operation of Republic - an ecosystem of Web3-optimised financial services built upon compliant investment infrastructure to support micro-transactions on a global scale. To learn more please visit: https://europe.republic.com/ Seedrs Ltd (t/a Republic Europe) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Seedrs Europe Limited (t/a Republic Europe) is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI). Investing involves significant risks and you should not invest unless you are prepared to lose all the money you invest.
2007
Founder and MD
Mar 2007
.- XFC was one of the UK's earliest-established social media consultancies, way back in 2007. We specialise in B2B, with blue chip clients in the UK and EMEA. - One of the things that sets us apart from other social media agencies is our deployment of 'Social ABM': the use of Account-based Marketing (ABM) techniques to weaponise social media in support of clients' new business objectives. Social ABM is a mapping, insight & engagement service, which helps clients optimise their sales pipeline and deepen engagement with key prospects. It takes social media to the heart of our clients' commercial strategy. - Clients past and present include Dell, Virgin Money, TSB, Ascot Lloyd, Virgin Group, Bellpenny, Polecat, Lloyds Banking Group, Mirum, Foolproof, Linney, Adare Group, Virgin Wines, Naked Wines, Capital Private Finance, Moneyfacts. Specialties: Social Media Marketing / 'Social ABM' - strategy and execution; B2B Influencer Relations & Marketing; C Suite Social Media mentoring and 1:1 social media profile management support. X Factor Communications is run by Tony Wood. Tony has many years'​ director-level experience across a number of market sectors including 10 years on the Board of Virgin Money, of which - with Rowan Gormley and Jayne-Anne Gadhia - he was a co-founder.
Investment activity
2014–2019 · 3 investments
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