Rodney Kwabena Appiah
Founder at Cornerstone Venture Partners LLP
Profile
He is the Founder and Managing Partner at Cornerstone VC, an early stage fund focused on a ‘people first’ investment strategy, investing at pre-seed and seed stage in UK technology businesses led by diverse founding teams.
An experienced board director, Rodney is a Non Executive Director of the UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA), the UK trade body for angel and early stage investing, and Conduit Connect, a direct investment platform that focuses on connecting global high impact businesses with mission aligned investors.
Rodney also holds committee roles at Innovate UK (Innovation Loans Credit Committee), Lloyds Banking Group (Black Business Advisory Committee) and the London Chamber of Commerce (Black Business Association).
He has made more than 25 investments and realised 7 exits.
Rodney Kwabena Appiah active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Foresight Group LLP
 Foresight Group LLP Investment ManagersFinance Foresight Group LLP (Foresight Group) is a private equity subsidiary of Foresight Group CI Ltd founded in 1984 by Bernard William Fairman. The firm is headquartered in London. | Private Equity Investor | 2016-06-30 |
Specac International Ltd.
 Specac International Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Specac International Ltd. provides scientific instrumentation accessories. Its products include infrared spectrometer accessories, pellet press products, wire grid polarizers and NIR process cells. The company is headquartered in Kent, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2017-01-22 |
Idio Ltd.
 Idio Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Idio Ltd. engages in the provision of information management solutions, digital publishing and software services. It offers omni-channel demand generation, web conversation optimization, email nurture optimization, and 1st party intent data. The company was founded by Edward Barrow and Andrew Davies in August 3, 2006 and is headquartered London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | - |
Postworks Ltd.
 Postworks Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Postworks Ltd. operates as an online franking company. The firm provides photocopying and document preparation services. The company was founded by James Levi Booker and Marvee-Lisa Booker in 2015 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | - |
Ollie Quinn UK Ltd.
 Ollie Quinn UK Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Ollie Quinn Ltd., Ollie Quinn UK Ltd. is a company that offers men's and women's glasses and sunglasses with prescription online and in their boutiques. The company is based in London, UK. The British company also offers handcrafted sunglasses with full UV protection and polarised lenses. Customers can purchase OQ magnetic gift cards that are valid for one year from the purchase date and can be redeemed online or in-store. | Director/Board Member | 2017-11-15 |
The Conduit Connect Ltd.
 The Conduit Connect Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Conduit Connect Ltd. is a private membership platform for high net worth, sophisticated, and professional impact investors. The company is based in London, UK. The British company connects founders who are building scalable, for-profit, impact-driven businesses to capital and expert resources. The company source and connects the most promising high growth impact investing opportunities to mission-aligned investors. The company was founded in 2018, and the CEO is Eva-Maria Dimitriadis. | Director/Board Member | - |
Cornerstone Venture Partners LLP
 Cornerstone Venture Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance Cornerstone Venture Partners LLP (Cornerstone VC) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Rodney Appiah. The firm is headquartered in London, England. | Founder | 2022-06-30 |
Former positions of Rodney Kwabena Appiah
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Business Growth Fund Ltd
 Business Growth Fund Ltd Investment ManagersFinance Business Growth Fund Ltd (BGF) is private equity firm founded in 2011 by Stephen Welton. The firm is headquartered in the UK. | Private Equity Investor | 2016-05-31 |
Training of Rodney Kwabena Appiah
| University of London | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 8 |
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Business Growth Fund Ltd
Business Growth Fund Ltd Investment ManagersFinance Business Growth Fund Ltd (BGF) is private equity firm founded in 2011 by Stephen Welton. The firm is headquartered in the UK. | Finance |
Foresight Group LLP
Foresight Group LLP Investment ManagersFinance Foresight Group LLP (Foresight Group) is a private equity subsidiary of Foresight Group CI Ltd founded in 1984 by Bernard William Fairman. The firm is headquartered in London. | Finance |
Specac International Ltd.
Specac International Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Specac International Ltd. provides scientific instrumentation accessories. Its products include infrared spectrometer accessories, pellet press products, wire grid polarizers and NIR process cells. The company is headquartered in Kent, the United Kingdom. | Health Technology |
Idio Ltd.
Idio Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Idio Ltd. engages in the provision of information management solutions, digital publishing and software services. It offers omni-channel demand generation, web conversation optimization, email nurture optimization, and 1st party intent data. The company was founded by Edward Barrow and Andrew Davies in August 3, 2006 and is headquartered London, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
Postworks Ltd.
Postworks Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Postworks Ltd. operates as an online franking company. The firm provides photocopying and document preparation services. The company was founded by James Levi Booker and Marvee-Lisa Booker in 2015 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Ollie Quinn UK Ltd.
Ollie Quinn UK Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Ollie Quinn Ltd., Ollie Quinn UK Ltd. is a company that offers men's and women's glasses and sunglasses with prescription online and in their boutiques. The company is based in London, UK. The British company also offers handcrafted sunglasses with full UV protection and polarised lenses. Customers can purchase OQ magnetic gift cards that are valid for one year from the purchase date and can be redeemed online or in-store. | Retail Trade |
The Conduit Connect Ltd.
The Conduit Connect Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Conduit Connect Ltd. is a private membership platform for high net worth, sophisticated, and professional impact investors. The company is based in London, UK. The British company connects founders who are building scalable, for-profit, impact-driven businesses to capital and expert resources. The company source and connects the most promising high growth impact investing opportunities to mission-aligned investors. The company was founded in 2018, and the CEO is Eva-Maria Dimitriadis. | Technology Services |
Cornerstone Venture Partners LLP
Cornerstone Venture Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance Cornerstone Venture Partners LLP (Cornerstone VC) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Rodney Appiah. The firm is headquartered in London, England. | Finance |
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