Investing

Founder first. On the side, I back a small number of early-stage founders working on hard, useful things, usually around data, cities, and applied AI.

I write small angel cheques into companies at the earliest stage, usually before there is much to point at beyond a clear idea and a founder who will not let it go.

I look for people building something genuinely difficult, with a healthy disregard for the impossible. I work quietly and try to be useful, then get out of the way.

StagePre-seed and seed

ThemesData, cities, applied AI

ChequeSmall. Conviction over terms.

Portfolio

I keep this list private. Selected names are available on request.

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Building something early?

If you are working on something hard and useful, I would like to hear about it. A short, direct note is best.

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