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Mobile Software and Mobile Social Messaging leader developed through multiple large M&A transactions to build a business from 80 people to 600+ and with a leadership position in both its markets. Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Magic4 Ltd, mobile messaging software market leader, backed by 3i, Philips Ventures and Motorola Ventures, sold to Openwave Systems for $83 million in August 2004 Founded and developed Magic4 from promising technology start-up to profitable market leader. Raised venture funding of $21 million from 3i, Philip and Motorola. Recruitment and management of a senior team of industry professionals, and built the global organisation from zero to 150 people, with offices in the UK, USA, China, Hong Kong, France and India . Developed and recommended to the Board a strategy for a successful exit for the investors, negotiated and implemented the strategy (sale to Openwave for $83m in August 2004). Produced strong consistent revenue growth of over 100% year on year
Position in the VCSift Database
- • 243 investors hold the Board Member role in VCSift. Simon Wilkinson is one of them.
- • 7 investors are based in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, United Kingdom.
Data sourced from 410,343 investor profiles. Updated July 2026.
Investment Focus
- Stages
- seed
- Location
- Alderley Edge, UK
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