What check size does Ben Balmforth write?

Ben Balmforth typically writes checks of $340K – $40M.

Where did Ben Balmforth go to school?

Ben Balmforth studied at Georgia Institute of Technology (Master of Science - MS, Computer Science); Imperial College London (Science & Technology Venture Capital Fellowship); ICAEW (ACA).

Ben Balmforth

Former Analyst at Amadeus Capital Partners · Former Investment Manager at XTX Markets

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Writes $340K – $40M checks · typically $20M

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About

Ben Balmforth is a Corporate Development Director at TEKEVER with background in physics and mathematics. He holds an ACA accounting qualification and has experience in venture investment focused on deep technology before joining TEKEVER's corporate development function.

Experience

TEKEVERCorporate Development Directorcurrent2025 — presentLondon, England, United Kingdom
VariousInvestorcurrent2023 — present
NATO Innovation Fund (NIF)Senior Associate2024 — 2025London, England, United Kingdom
XTX MarketsInvestment Manager2023London, England, United Kingdom
Amadeus Capital PartnersAssociate2022 — 2023Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Amadeus Capital PartnersAnalyst2019 — 2021Cambridge, United Kingdom
Deloitte UKAssistant Manager2018 — 2019Cambridge, United Kingdom
Deloitte UKSenior Associate2017 — 2018Cambridge, United Kingdom
Deloitte UKAssociate2016 — 2017Cambridge, United Kingdom
Guestfolio (acquired by Cendyn)Data Integration Specialist2015 — 2016Whistler, BC, Canada
Refreshment SystemsTemporary IT Administrator (Summer work)2015Bradford, United Kingdom
Alvarez & MarsalInternship (Summer work)2014London, United Kingdom
Refreshment SystemsData Analyst (Summer work)2013Bradford, United Kingdom
Refreshment SystemsData Analyst (Summer work)2012Bradford, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Research2Data Analysis1Mathematics3Teamwork4Microsoft Excel3Microsoft Office4Communication1Problem Solving1

ACA — ICAEW

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Amelia Armour

Partner at Amadeus Capital Partners

Ana Bernardo-Gancedo

Analyst at Amadeus Capital Partners

Andrea Traversone

Managing Partner at Amadeus Capital Partners

Anne Glover

General Partner at Amadeus Technology

Beatriz Amary Faccio

Partner at Amadeus Capital Partners

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Who is Ben Balmforth?: Ben Balmforth is a Corporate Development Director at TEKEVER with background in physics and mathematics. He holds an ACA accounting qualification and has experience in venture investment focused on deep technology before joining TEKEVER's corporate development function.
What check size does Ben Balmforth write?: Ben Balmforth typically writes checks of $340K – $40M.
Where did Ben Balmforth go to school?: Ben Balmforth studied at Georgia Institute of Technology (Master of Science - MS, Computer Science); Imperial College London (Science & Technology Venture Capital Fellowship); ICAEW (ACA).

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