CEO EMEA, Venturebeam | Senior Advisor, C3 | Impact Investing | Startup Acceleration | Sustainable Business Models | Venture Ecosystem Builder
Kevin Holliday, Venturebeam CEO for EMEA, is a results-driven leader with over 25 years’ experience in investment finance, business strategy, and scaling high-growth ventures across global markets. With a strong foundation in impact investing, startup acceleration, and financial strategy planning, Kevin has consistently mobilised capital for purpose-led enterprises at every stage of growth.
As CEO EMEA at Venturebeam, Kevin Holliday leads strategic expansion across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He oversees go-to-market execution, primary and secondary deal origination, revenue generation, and regulatory engagement. His work focuses on building investor and founder ecosystems, scaling platform operations, and unlocking new capital pathways for innovation-driven companies.
In addition to his role at Venturebeam, Kevin serves as Senior Advisor at C3 – Companies Creating Change – supporting programmes that foster inclusive entrepreneurship and sustainability in the Middle East and Africa. He collaborates with corporates, investors, and policymakers to develop scalable, investment-ready business models.
Recognised as a thought leader in impact finance and venture ecosystem development, Kevin speaks regularly at global conferences and contributes to leading publications. He is a vocal advocate for democratising access to funding, especially for underrepresented founders and underserved markets.
Kevin has mentored dozens of entrepreneurs through accelerators and venture-backed scale-ups. He is particularly passionate about enabling digital infrastructure, inclusive finance, and ethical AI to shape resilient, future-ready businesses. Through his leadership at Venturebeam and alignment with the broader Venturewave mission, Kevin Holiday continues to help reshape capital markets for measurable social and economic impact.
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