# Matthew Cushen

> Matthew Cushen is a startup investor at Worth Capital (London). See 0 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Worth Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/worth-capital)
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcushen/
- Website: https://.worthcapital.uk

Matthew Cushen is a startup investor at Worth Capital in London. An innovator, entrepreneur and, so far successful, seed investor.Helping entrepreneurs & investors, having co-founded Worth Capital - who run the Start-Up Series, the largest seed funding competition in the UK, and the Start-Up Series Fund, the vehicle for investors to back the brightest talent with the smartest new ideas.Working with largebusinesses through my innovation consultancy Uprising - helping leaders to create the conditions for innovation to thrive.Broad strategy and operational experience gained in large businesses as a leader and as a consultant, and in small start-ups as an entrepreneur and Investor Director.An unusual but potent combination of lateral (strategic & creative) thinking and logical (analytical & problem solving) skills.Experienced in developed (UK, Europe and Australia) and emerging markets (India, China and the Middle East). With deep knowledge of retail - brand, service, buying, supply chain and operations.A regular speaker at conferences across the world and regular writer in the business press.Found once or twice a week experiencing bleeding edge writing, directing and acting in London’s fringe theatre,

## About Worth Capital

VC Fund · London, United Kingdom

The founders of Worth Capital, plus a small network of associates, invest in strong founders that have created an innovative proposition based on unique market insight, where there is potential to build a loved brand. Generally this is early-stage equity investment up to £400,000 and is only for businesses based in the UK.

4 contacts available at Worth Capital.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hayley Etherington | Business Operations Director | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hayley-etherington |
| Matthew Cushen | Founding Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/matthew-cushen |
| Paul Ephremsen | Co-founder | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/paul-ephremsen |
| Paul Soanes | Founding Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/paul-soanes |

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