Sam Goldsober

Head of Alternative Investments at City & Docklands; Director at W.LEVENE (INSURANCE BROKERS) LIMITED

Business DevelopmentBusiness InsightsProject ManagementData AnalysisAnalytical SkillsBusiness Strategy

About

I'm Sam Goldsober, currently serving as Head of Alternative Investments at City & Docklands and Director at W.LEVENE (INSURANCE BROKERS) LIMITED. My career has taken me from early roles at Rothschild & Co and Seneca Learning to senior positions in investment and advisory work, with a strong focus on alternative investments and venture capital. I'm passionate about the PropTech/Construction-Tech landscape, EV charging infrastructure, and fostering meaningful connections through relaxed networking environments. I offer access to my network through events and investment partnerships, and I'm actively seeking investment opportunities in tech-enabled businesses, traditional companies, and lending deals. I believe in the power of imagination and 'thought experiments' for problem-solving, and I enjoy engaging with fellow professionals who share an interest in London's entrepreneurial scene.

Networking

What I can offer

›Access to network through hosted events
›Investment partnership
›Perspective and advice to founders and operators

Looking for

›Investment opportunities in tech/tech-enabled businesses (up to Series B)
›Investment opportunities in traditional businesses (up to £20m Enterprise Value)
›Lending opportunities
›Engagement with alumni in entrepreneurial or investment space
›Connections with enterprise professionals involved in procuring technologies for market research

Best fit for

Alumni in entrepreneurial or investment spaceEnterprise professionals involved in procuring technologiesAttendees at industry conferences like Insurtech Insights and PropTech Connect

Current Interests

PropTech/Construction-Tech investment landscapeElectric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructureVenture capital and early-stage investingThought experiments and problem-solvingLondon tech/entrepreneurial scene

Background

Career

Started with a work placement at Rothschild & Co, then Founders Associate at Seneca Learning, Senior Associate at Crowe UK, Senior Associate then Principal at Scalar North Capital, Board Advisor at Derelict to Dream, and currently Director at W.LEVENE and Head of Alternative Investments at City & Docklands.

Education

BSc in Economics and Finance from University of Exeter; Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW); Haberdashers' Boys' School

Achievements

›Made first hire ever
›Involved in restructuring an investment mechanism and process
›Built business plans for start-ups
›Originated, diligenced, and executed deals

Opinions

Believes in the value of imagination and 'thought experiments' for founders and problem-solvers
Believes 'awareness' is a critical but difficult-to-define soft skill developed through experience
Advocates for relaxed, 'at home' networking environments over formal settings to foster honest conversation