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David Gardner

Investor

General Partner at London Venture Partners

London

Writes $1M – $2M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

David Gardner is a co-founder and General Partner of LVP. He joined Electronic Arts in 1982 as its 11th employee, established its European business unit in 1986, and later led the division and joined EA's global management team in California in 2004 before leaving in 2007. He subsequently served as CEO of Atari S.A., oversaw its restructuring, received an OBE in 2007 for services to British business, and serves as Vice President of Games for BAFTA.

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Invests in

Gaming

Experience

  1. London Venture PartnersGeneral Partnercurrent2010 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  2. CD PROJEKT REDDeputy Chair of the Supervisory Boardcurrent2025 — presentWarsaw Metropolitan Area
  3. Private Investor2007 — 2025
  4. Embracer GroupBoard Member2020 — 2024Karlstad, Värmland County, Sweden
  5. Double Loop GamesBoard Member2019 — 2023San Francisco, California, United States
  6. Singularity 6Member Board Of Directors2018 — 2022Greater Los Angeles Area
  7. AtariCEO2008 — 2010Paris Area, France
  8. Electronic ArtsEVP, Studio COO2005 — 2007
  9. Electronic ArtsVarious1982 — 2007
  10. Electronic ArtsSVP, International Publishing2004 — 2005
  11. Electronic ArtsManaging Director1995 — 2003

Skills & more

Game Development99Venture Capital24Entrepreneurship69Interactive Entertainment20Partnerships4Publishing6Video Games99Gambling1Online Gaming72Game Design20MMO19Mobile Games56
+12 moreMobile DevicesViral MarketingSocial GamesMonetizationXbox 360PS3iPhoneCasual GamesDigital DistributionGamingLeadershipManagement
  • Private Pilot License — Federal Aviation Administration

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Investments

Investor

Boby.aiBoomlagoonBrightSunDouble Loop GamesFounders PledgeKnock KnockPeakPlexchatRuleSingularity 6SupercellUnity

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Gardner?
David Gardner is a co-founder and General Partner of LVP. He joined Electronic Arts in 1982 as its 11th employee, established its European business unit in 1986, and later led the division and joined EA's global management team in California in 2004 before leaving in 2007. He subsequently served as CEO of Atari S.A., oversaw its restructuring, received an OBE in 2007 for services to British business, and serves as Vice President of Games for BAFTA.
Where does David Gardner work?
David Gardner is General Partner at London Venture Partners.
What does David Gardner invest in?
David Gardner invests in Gaming.
What check size does David Gardner write?
David Gardner typically writes checks of $1M – $2M.
What companies has David Gardner invested in?
Investments tracked here include Boby.ai, Boomlagoon, BrightSun, Double Loop Games, Founders Pledge, Knock Knock, Peak, Plexchat, Rule, Singularity 6, Supercell, Unity.
Where did David Gardner go to school?
David Gardner studied at London Business School (CEF96, Evening Finance, Executive Training).

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