Tony Jamous

CEO and co-founder of Oyster, a global employment platform.

Angel Investor Active London, United Kingdom Est. 2020
Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

Tony Jamous is the CEO and co-founder of Oyster, a global employment platform that aims to remove the barriers to remote work and distributed hiring. He previously co-founded Nexmo (now Vonage), which went public in 2016. Jamous is passionate about empowering talented individuals from emerging economies through access to global career opportunities. Oyster was founded in January 2020 and has achieved unicorn status.

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Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Retail Platforms1

Q&A

What is Tony Jamous's most notable exit?
Tony Jamous had a notable exit in November 2024 when portfolio company RapidAPI was acquired by Nokia.
Which sector does Tony Jamous's portfolio primarily focus on?
Tony Jamous's portfolio shows a concentration in the Retail Platforms sector, with one portfolio company in this area.
What is one of the key portfolio companies for Tony Jamous?
One of Tony Jamous's key portfolio companies is RapidAPI, an API Marketplace founded in 2014.
When did Tony Jamous make his most recent investment?
Tony Jamous's most recent recorded investment was in March 2018.
What type of funding rounds has Tony Jamous participated in?
Tony Jamous has participated in A Round funding stages.
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Founded2020-1