Jim O’Neill
Angel Investor
New York, United States
Jim O’Neill is a Series A investor in New York focused on GreenTech and Automotive. Jim O'Neill coined the "BRIC" acronym in 2001, which was derived from his thesis that Brazil, Russia, India and China would dominate growth in emerging markets; O'Neill first became interested in Paga when he interviewed Oviosu as part of a series on BBC radio discussing the MINT group − a new acronym O'Neill coined torepresent Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, Turkey; the next set of countries that he believes will be the growth markets that will shape the world's economy in the coming decades.A firm believer in Nigeria's potential "...to be a spectacular economic success" O'Neill is confident that the entrepreneurial abilities of the countries younger demographic will be a catalyst for growth over the next 20 years. And that indigenous startups, such as Paga, who are focused on a key sector − payments, will be the major drivers of growth.On his decision to invest in Paga, O'Neill said..."On meeting Tayo and understanding his vision for Paga it was very obvious that we both shared the belief that with the right approach Nigeria possessed the potential for huge economic growth. It is clear to me that Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, needs payment systems that work for both businesses and individuals for her to reach her potential. Paga delivers greater convenience to businesses and individuals whether they are banked or un−banked. I have chosen to invest in Paga because the team has demonstrated their ability to execute on a bold vision that can have catalytic impact. It is an exciting time for Nigeria and I believe in Tayo and the team to achieve their bold vision to become the number one way to pay and get paid in Nigeria."
- Total investments:
- 6
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
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Industries Jim O’Neill invests in
Stages Jim O’Neill invests in
Countries Jim O’Neill invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
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Round size
- Series A
- $11M–$11M
- Series B
- $175M–$175M
- Series C
- $60M–$60M
Investment Focus
Industry
- GreenTech 3 (50%)
- Automotive 2 (33%)
- Transportation 2 (33%)
- Electric Vehicle 2 (33%)
- Subscription Service 2 (33%)
Stage
- Series A 2 (33%)
- Series B 2 (33%)
- Series C 2 (33%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Purpose is on a mission to make impact measurement effortless for all investors by 2025. One third of all the world's capital ($120 trillion) is now committed to investing sustainably or for impact. Net Purpose is the world's first data provider for these investors: who invest for profit and purpose. | $11.1M / Series A / Oct 12, 2022 | ||
| Onto is an electric vehicle subscription startup that provides an all-inclusive, hassle-free solution for driving an electric car. The company was founded in 2017 by co-founders Rob Jolly and Dannan O’Meachair in Warwick, United Kingdom. | $60M / Series C / Jul 26, 2022 | ||
| Onto is an electric vehicle subscription startup that provides an all-inclusive, hassle-free solution for driving an electric car. The company provides an electric car subscription service that helps people make the switch to driving electric cars.The company was founded in 2017 by co-founders Rob Jolly and Dannan O’Meachair in Warwick, UnitedKingdom. | $60M / Series C / Jul 26, 2022 | ||
| Onto is an electric vehicle subscription startup that provides an all-inclusive, hassle-free solution for driving an electric car. The company was founded in 2017 by co-founders Rob Jolly and Dannan O’Meachair in Warwick, United Kingdom. | $175M / Series B / Jul 27, 2021 | ||
| Onto is an electric vehicle subscription startup that provides an all-inclusive, hassle-free solution for driving an electric car. The company provides an electric car subscription service that helps people make the switch to driving electric cars.The company was founded in 2017 by co-founders Rob Jolly and Dannan O’Meachair in Warwick, UnitedKingdom. | $175M / Series B / Jul 27, 2021 | ||
| Second Home owns and operates an office space for entrepreneurs and creative businesses. Rohan Silva, Samuel Aldenton, and Robin Klein founded it in 2014, with its headquarters in London in the United Kingdom. | $10.7M / Series A / Jan 18, 2016 |
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FAQ
What does Jim O’Neill invest in?
Jim O’Neill invests primarily in GreenTech, Automotive and Transportation startups, most often at Series A and Series B stage. Most of the 6 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Kingdom. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What round sizes does Jim O’Neill invest in?
Jim O’Neill typically joins rounds of $11M–$11M at Series A, $175M–$175M at Series B and $60M–$60M at Series C. These are whole funding-round sizes, not Jim O’Neill's own check, which is rarely disclosed: the 10th–90th percentile of the confirmed public funding rounds Jim O’Neill took part in.
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When did Jim O’Neill last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Jim O’Neill closed in Oct 2022. Shizune tracks 6 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Oct 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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