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David Cummings

Investor

Venture Partner at Molten Ventures

London

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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.

Invests in

ConsumerDeep TechFintechHardwareHealthtechSaaS

Experience

  1. Molten VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2020 — present
  2. DFJ Esprit / Draper Esprit / Encore VenturesPartner - Encore Ventures LLPcurrent2012 — present
  3. Paragraf®Investor Directorcurrent2022 — present
  4. FocalPointInvestor Directorcurrent2021 — present
  5. HadeanInvestor Directorcurrent2019 — present
  6. Cambridge AngelsAngel Investorcurrent2005 — present
  7. The Royal SocietyMember of Investment Committee2018 — 2025
  8. TrinamoPartner2007 — 2025
  9. EndomagInvestor Director2018 — 2024
  10. Cambridge Accelerator PartnersPartner2003 — 2012
  11. KPMG Corporate FinanceSenior Director2004 — 2011
  12. LazardManaging Director1986 — 2002

Education

  1. London Business SchoolMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)1984 — 1986
  2. University of CambridgeMaster of Arts (MA), Natural Sciences1976 — 1979
  3. King Edward's School1968 — 1975

Colleagues at Molten Ventures

Alan Duncan
Venture Partner at Molten Ventures
Andrew Zimmermann
Chief Financial Officer at Molten Ventures
Bakhrom Ibragimov
Partner - Head of Molten East at Molten Ventures
Ben Wilkinson
CEO at Molten Ventures
Bindi Karia
Venture Partner at Molten Ventures
Brian Caulfield
Venture Partner at Molten Ventures
Ceyda Sabanci Dinçer
Associate at Molten Ventures
Christoph Hornung
Partner at Molten Ventures

Network8

Alan DuncanScout
Venture Partner at Molten Ventures
Brian CaulfieldScout
Venture Partner at Molten Ventures
Christoph HornungScout
Partner at Molten Ventures
Cornel ChiriacScout
Managing Partner at 2050 Capital
Michael JacksonScout
Partner at Molten Ventures
Vinoth JayakumarScout
Partner at Molten Ventures
Inga Deakin
Principal at Molten Ventures
Richard Marsh
Chief Portfolio Officer at Molten Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

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.

Same school

Also attended London Business School525

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Also attended University of Cambridge851

Niko BonatsosInvestment Team at General CatalystGeorgia StevensonInvestor at Index VenturesHannah SealInvestor at Index VenturesLeah von SiemensPartner at Manta Ray VenturesAnthony PhilippakisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Erik NordlanderInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)

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Shared employers

Also worked at Paragraf®3

Moritz MüllerInvestment Associate at imec.xpandAmelia ArmourPartner at Amadeus Capital PartnersJohn TingayInvestor at UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

Also worked at The Royal Society5

Pierre SochaPartner at Amadeus Capital PartnersAndrea MicaDirector at Oxford Technology ManagementMary McKennaCo-Founder & Chair at AwakenAngelsSylvester KaczmarekAngel at SK Venture PartnersAdam GlenCEO at Unicorn Bio

Also worked at Endomag1

Jonny LaughtonPartner at Volution Ventures

Also worked at KPMG Corporate Finance259

Jeffrey PaineFounding Partner at Golden Gate VenturesJonas VetterleInvestor at Moonfire VenturesMarco FumagalliBoard Member at P101 VenturesJimmy ChartersChief Financial Officer at GreycroftRob LawrenceSenior Finance Associate at GreycroftJay JohnsonBoard Member at CincyTech

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