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David Cummings
InvestorVenture Partner at Molten Ventures · Investor at Draper Esprit
London
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
David Cummings blends R&D metallurgy experience in superconductors and titanium alloys with 16 years leading Lazard’s TMT group, investing as institutional VC and active angel in deep-tech and EIS co-investments.
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Invests in
ConsumerDeep TechFintechHardwareHealthtechSaaS
Experience
- Molten VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2020 — present
- DFJ Esprit / Draper Esprit / Encore VenturesPartner - Encore Ventures LLPcurrent2012 — present
- Paragraf®Investor Directorcurrent2022 — present
- FocalPointInvestor Directorcurrent2021 — present
- HadeanInvestor Directorcurrent2019 — present
- Cambridge AngelsAngel Investorcurrent2005 — present
- The Royal SocietyMember of Investment Committee2018 — 2025
- TrinamoPartner2007 — 2025
- EndomagInvestor Director2018 — 2024
- Cambridge Accelerator PartnersPartner2003 — 2012
- KPMG Corporate FinanceSenior Director2004 — 2011
- LazardManaging Director1986 — 2002
Investments
Investor
Encore MusiciansFocal Point PositioningHADEAN
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Colleagues at Molten Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is David Cummings?
- David Cummings blends R&D metallurgy experience in superconductors and titanium alloys with 16 years leading Lazard’s TMT group, investing as institutional VC and active angel in deep-tech and EIS co-investments.
- Where does David Cummings work?
- David Cummings is Venture Partner at Molten Ventures.
- What does David Cummings invest in?
- David Cummings invests in Consumer, Deep Tech, Fintech, Hardware, Healthtech, SaaS.
- What check size does David Cummings write?
- David Cummings typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What companies has David Cummings invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Encore Musicians, Focal Point Positioning, HADEAN.
- Where did David Cummings go to school?
- David Cummings studied at London Business School (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)); University of Cambridge (Master of Arts (MA), Natural Sciences); King Edward's School.
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Shared employers
Also worked at Paragraf®5
Also worked at FocalPoint1
Also worked at The Royal Society7
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