Venture capital firm Accel Partners has hired Adam Valkin in its London office.
Valkin joins Accel Partners from Endemol Group, a provider of entertainment programming and the world’s largest independent production company, where he was the global head of digital media and new business.
Prior to that he had nine years of investment experience with Arts Alliance Advisors, where he invested in and managed portfolio companies in Europe and Israel.
Valkin was formerly a co-founder and interim chief executive of LoveFilm.
He joins the current team of seven investment professionals in the London office.
“Adam is immensely talented, and his success in both investment and entrepreneurial roles are a great complement to our team,” says Kevin Comolli, partner. “We are thrilled to welcome him to the London team.”
“Accel Partners has an exceptional reputation within both the entrepreneur and venture communities, and I’m excited to join such a talented, global team to work with world-class start-ups,” adds Valkin.
