Kelly Moulton

Kelly Moulton


Website: www.fabianinvest.no
Member since September 13, 2011
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Investor interests

Kelly is an investor but hasn't provided additional information.


I am a(n):

Investor

If you're an entrepreneur or corporate innovator, why?

I want to invent something cool.

My favorite startups:

dropbox, evernote

What's most frustrating and rewarding about entrepreneurship/innovation?

Funding

What's the No. 1 mistake entrepreneurs/innovators make?

Being too optimistic about cashflow requirements

What are the top three lessons you've learned as an entrepreneur?

Perseverance, energy, self belief

Full bio

Norway and NYC based investor in mediatech, primarily originating from Nordic region, actively assisting with sales and marketing. 10m US invested currently in never.no, appy.no, catchtheeye.no and vidamo.no.  Active role  - VP N America, never.no

Kelly is American, raised in Florida, and graduated from the University of Virginia in 1995 with an M.A. in American Studies. In 1996, he founded Bottle Rocket, an online gaming and ITV software and service company based in New York City, acquired by Open TV, after receiving funding from Electronic Arts and London-­based private investors. Kelly then moved to London to become a Venture Partner in antfactory, where they raised over £200m from individuals and institutions across Europe. Capital was used for early stage investments in largely technology companies - with an active management approach.

Then Kelly launched The Ritz Club Online, an online casino owned by The Barclay Brothers, one of England´s most respected private investment groups. With a £1m  seed  investment, the company was profitable by its fifth month and returned the entire seed investment in its first year of operation, grossing over £100m.

After a sabbatical in Ireland, Kelly moved to Norway in 2007 and joined Fabian Invest in May 2008, where he has been primarily responsible for fundraising and international sales on behalf of the Fabian portfolio.