Harry Stebbings

Harry Stebbings has carved out a unique and influential path in the venture capital landscape, transitioning from a prominent media personality to a formidable investor. He is widely recognized as the founder of The Twenty Minute VC, one of the world's largest independent venture capital podcasts, which boasts over 100,000 listeners. This platform provided him with unparalleled access to industry leaders, founders, and investors, allowing him to build an extensive network and deep understanding of the startup ecosystem before formally launching his investment career.

Stebbings initially co-founded Stride.VC in 2018, raising a $50 million debut fund to invest in early-stage European startups. The firm later rebranded to 20VC, reflecting its founder's personal brand and global ambitions. Under the 20VC banner, Stebbings has significantly scaled his investment operations, successfully raising a $140 million fund in 2021, followed by an even larger $195 million fund in 2022. These substantial capital raises underscore the confidence of limited partners in his investment thesis and execution, bringing their total assets under management to approximately $385 million across various funds.

20VC primarily focuses on early-stage investments, spanning Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, with a global outlook though maintaining a strong presence in the European market. The firm is known for its founder-friendly approach and its ability to leverage Stebbings' vast network and media platform to provide portfolio companies with strategic support, talent acquisition, and market visibility. 20VC typically writes initial checks ranging from $1 million to $10 million, demonstrating their capacity to lead or co-lead significant early-stage rounds. Their portfolio includes a diverse array of companies across various sectors, reflecting a broad investment mandate driven by strong founders and disruptive technologies.