Paul Bailey

About

Paul Bailey's background and role at Martlet Capital: * **Current Role:** As of January 2025, Paul Bailey transitioned to the role of Venture Partner at EMV Capital plc. In this position, he focuses on strategic projects and talent development across EMV Capital, while continuing to advise Martlet Capital and support tech and life sciences companies within the Cambridge ecosystem. * **Martlet Capital:** Bailey joined Martlet Capital in 2019 and was the Managing Director. Martlet Capital is an early-stage investor based in Cambridge that provides capital to deep technology and life science startups with high growth potential. Martlet Capital (and its predecessor entity) has invested in more than 65 start-ups since its launch in 2011. * **Cambridge Enterprise:** He is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at Cambridge Enterprise. In this role, he supports early-stage startups, focusing on team development. * **Bailey Fisher Executive Search:** Prior to Martlet Capital, Bailey co-founded Bailey Fisher Executive Search in 1998 and served as Managing Director for 20 years. He helped build management teams for various innovative European technology companies and exited the business in July 2018, becoming Executive Chairman. * **Recognition:** Bailey was named in the 2016 Maserati 100 and recognized as one of Cambridge's most influential business people in 2017. * **Other Roles:** He has held advisory roles with NESTA Impact Investments and New Wave Ventures. He was also a