“Scaled Uber, Deliveroo, and Turo. Shaman List has helped raise over $10m for founders ”
Xavier Collins is a seasoned entrepreneur, tech executive, and investor with more than a decade of experience helping scale high-impact companies such as Uber, Deliveroo, and Turo.
Over the years, he has demonstrated his leadership in launching and growing businesses across various industries. As a founder, Xavier has launched multiple ventures, including Nexus Notes, an ed-tech platform revolutionizing how students learn; Lumiere Ventures, a film rights company acquiring commercial content in key foreign territories; and The Shaman List, a community connecting investors with startups that has helped raise over $10 million in funding.
Xavier specializes in seed to Series A investments, with a portfolio that includes successful ventures like Percent, Yonder, Passionfruit, and Days Brewing. Alongside his business accomplishments, he also pursues his passion for music as a singer-songwriter.
His career spans significant roles at major companies. At Turo, Xavier held several leadership positions, including Vice President for the UK, where he spearheaded international expansion. At Deliveroo, he led the B2B vertical and market launches across the UK. Currently, he serves as a founding partner of Lumiere Ventures while continuing to lead Nexus Notes and The Shaman List. His expertise lies in scaling businesses, international growth, and connecting investors with high-potential startups.
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