Outward VC
Outward VC is a London-based venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Kevin Chong and Devin Kohli. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, primarily in the fintech sector and its related industries, including healthcare, education, and climate technology. Outward VC specializes in bridging the gap between Seed and Series A financing, typically leading funding rounds of £1 million to £6 million. The firm is dedicated to supporting founders by providing not only capital but also strategic operational assistance and access to a broad network of investors. Outward VC has backed around 100 fou
Investing activity
Outward VC appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Pre-seed, with a median round size of $4M. The most recent is Quartz (Pre-seed, £2.75M, Sep 2026).
Outward VC most often invests alongside Daphni, Philippe Gelis, Gilles BianRosa and K Fund, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Outward VC
What AI companies has Outward VC invested in?
Outward VC's AI investments include Quartz. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is Outward VC based?
Outward VC is based in London, England, United Kingdom.
What stage does Outward VC invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, Outward VC has invested at Pre-seed, with a median round of $4M.
Who does Outward VC co-invest with?
Outward VC's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are Daphni (1 deal), Philippe Gelis (1 deal), Gilles BianRosa (1 deal) and K Fund (1 deal).
How can founders reach Outward VC?
Founders on AI Lounge can see Outward VC's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add Outward VC to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.