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'''Scott Dylan''' (born on 3 February 1984 in Greenwich, London) is a British entrepreneur, private investor, and philanthropist. He is best known as the Founderfounder of Inc & Co, a venture capital and investment company, and mostmore recently Founder of, NexaTech Ventures, aan investment fund launched with £100m100 fundmillion to invest in AI and Technologytechnology. HeDylan currently residesdivides his time between Manchester, England, and Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
 
==Early Life==
Born Scott Dylan was born on 3 February 1984 in Greenwich, London, Englandinto a Roman Catholic family. His father, Stephen, wasworked as a Civil Servant, andwhile his mother, Mandy, was a Retail Manager. HeDylan is the eldest of 5five siblings. HeHis attendedmaternal Johngreat-grandfather Roanwas Schoolborn in the Republic of Ireland, and alsohis wonmaternal agrandmother, scholarshipCarol toGilson attendBEM<ref>{{cite Italiaweb Conti|title=Carol AcademyGilson British Empire Medal |url=https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/3295808 He|website=The excelledGazette at|publisher=The Technology,Gazette Performing|date=8 ArtsJune 2019}}</ref>, Sciencewas andborn Maths.in Devon.
 
During his childhood, Dylan's family lived in a council flat before moving to a housing association house, where his mother continues to reside. He attended John Roan School and later earned a scholarship to the Italia Conti Academy, where he excelled in Technology, Performing Arts, Science, and Maths. To earn extra money as a teenager, Dylan took on two paper rounds and also repaired damaged headphones for his school.
 
==Career==
 
=== Founding Inc & Co===
 
In 2019 Scott Dylan founded Inc & Co with his business partners Jack Mason and Dave Antrobus.
 
=== Founding NexaTech Ventures===
 
In 2024 Scott Dylan launched NexaTech Ventures with a £100m fund that was established to invest in AI and Technology based startups.
 
===Books===
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==Charity Works and Philanthropy==
 
Scott Dylan has demonstrated a strong commitment to charity and philanthropy, driven by his personal experiences and desire to make a positive impact.
 
He trained as a Samaritan, dedicating his time to supporting those in crisis, which reflects his deep empathy and understanding of mental health challenges, particularly his own struggle with Complex PTSD.
 
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dylan made a significant contribution by donating £50,000 to The Beehive, a vital community hub in Honiton, Devon, saving it from closure and preventing job losses.<ref>{{cite news |title=Scott Dylan, Family Fund Honiton’s Beehive in Memory of Wendy Woodcombe |url=https://www.theglimpse.com/scott-dylan-family-fund-honiton-beehive-memory-wendy-woodcombe/ |publisher=The Glimpse |date=15 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Generous donation allows The Beehive in Honiton to re-open |url=https://www.midweekherald.co.uk/news/20363578.generous-donation-allows-beehive-honiton-re-open/ |publisher=Midweek Herald |date=28 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=EXCLUSIVE: Beehive saved in Honour of much loved Honiton woman |url=https://honiton.nub.news/news/local-news/exclusive-beehive-saved-in-honour-of-much-loved-honiton-woman |publisher=Honiton Nub News |date=17 September 2021}}</ref>
 
Additionally, he honoured the memory of his late aunt, Wendy Woolcombe, by launching the Wendy Woolcombe minibus service, a mobile outreach service aimed at providing support and resources to those in need.
 
His efforts in mental health advocacy, combined with his philanthropic initiatives, highlight his dedication to improving the lives of others and raising awareness about mental health issues.
 
== Controversies==
 
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