QED Investors has announced the appointment of Enrique Hausmann as a principal, strengthening its presence in the United Kingdom and Europe. Hausmann will be based in London and work with QED Partner and Head of U.K. and Europe, Yusuf Özdalga, focusing on early stage investments across the continent.
Hausmann previously worked at Speedinvest for seven years, where he invested in fintech and marketplace companies from pre-seed to Series B stages. He led investments in companies such as Wayflyer and Moove and contributed to expanding Speedinvest’s operations internationally, including time spent in Africa and the Middle East. Originally from Barcelona with a German background, Hausmann has experience working across Europe, the U.S., and the Middle East. He holds a bachelor’s degree in management and finance from ESADE.
"We are very excited to welcome Enrique to the QED family,” said Özdalga. “European fintech is now at a unique inflection point and Enrique's energy, experience and enthusiasm for working with world-class founders will be invaluable as we pursue the very best opportunities across multiple geographies and fintech verticals, continuing to expand our global reach."
QED Investors has invested over $150 million in startups within the U.K. and Europe over the past five years. The firm expects to continue investing at a similar pace from its current and future funds. Its portfolio includes Klarna, ClearScore, Zopa, Stream (formerly Wagestream), Payhawk, Wayflyer, Swap Commerce, Midas, RemoFirst, Shop Circle, and Carmoola.
“We are at such a defining moment for fintech and innovation across the continent, and I’m thrilled to be joining QED’s Europe team during this time,” said Hausmann. “Having worked as a co-investor alongside Yusuf and the QED team, I’ve seen firsthand the firm’s deep sector expertise and founder-first culture, which are qualities that truly make QED stand out in the industry.
"I look forward to supporting the next generation of companies that will define their categories. Stablecoins and artificial intelligence are among the most transformative technological shifts of our time. Collaborating with founders who utilize these and other technologies to rethink financial services presents an exciting challenge."
Founded in 2007 by Nigel Morris and Frank Rotman in Alexandria, Virginia, QED Investors focuses on investing in disruptive financial services companies globally. The firm uses a hands-on approach based on partners’ entrepreneurial experience to help companies grow. Notable investments include AvidXchange, Betterfly, Bitso, Caribou, ClearScore, Creditas, Credit Karma, Current, Flywire, Kavak, Klarna, Konfio, Loft, Mission Lane, Nubank, QuintoAndar, Remitly, SoFi, Wagestream (now Stream), and Wayflyer.