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John Patterson

Investor

Investor at UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

United Kingdom

About

John Patterson is a former Army officer whose final role was as a board member and executive director overseeing a £3.5bn per annum portfolio spanning information systems; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; and medical technology. He was a founding member of the oversight board for the jHub, Strategic Command's innovation platform. He advises technology companies working in artificial intelligence and data analytics, engineering, medical technology, space, surveillance and uncrewed systems.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechMedical DevicesSpace Tech

Experience

  1. Innovate UKCouncil Membercurrent2025 — present
  2. 2iC LimitedChaircurrent2023 — present
  3. UK Innovation & Science Seed FundAdvisory Board Membercurrent2022 — present
  4. Mission Analysis LimitedFoundercurrent2018 — present
  5. STOP THE TRAFFIK GroupNon-Executive Director and Trusteecurrent2020 — present
  6. SmartIRExecutive Chair2023 — 2025
  7. Masters of PieNon-Executive Director2023 — 2025
  8. Strategic CommandDirector Capability2014 — 2018Northwood, United Kingdom
  9. UK Ministry of DefenceHead of Finance and Military Capability2013 — 2014London, United Kingdom
  10. UK Ministry of DefenceHead of Ground Manoeuvre Capability2011 — 2012London, United Kingdom
  11. Defence Academy of the United KingdomRoyal College of Defence Studies2010 — 2011London, United Kingdom

Skills & more

  • Professional Communication: Business Writing and Storytelling — Economist Education
  • Fellow — Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  • Venture Finance Programme — Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Artificial Intelligence Programme — Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

From John's professional profile.

Colleagues at UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

Alex Leigh
Managing Director, National at Future Planet Capital
Alison Campbell
Investor at UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Andrew Muir
Investment Director at UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Betty Bonnardel
Investor at UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Dr Colin Story
Investor at UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Dr Peter Hamley
Investor at UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Ed Phillips
Managing Director, Global at Future Planet Capital
Eddie Alleyn
Investor at UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

Frequently asked questions

Who is John Patterson?
John Patterson is a former Army officer whose final role was as a board member and executive director overseeing a £3.5bn per annum portfolio spanning information systems; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; and medical technology. He was a founding member of the oversight board for the jHub, Strategic Command's innovation platform. He advises technology companies working in artificial intelligence and data analytics, engineering, medical technology, space, surveillance and uncrewed systems.
Where does John Patterson work?
John Patterson is at UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund.
What does John Patterson invest in?
John Patterson invests in AI & Machine Learning, Defense Tech, Medical Devices, Space Tech.
Where did John Patterson go to school?
John Patterson studied at Institute of Directors (IoD) (Diploma in Company Direction); The Open University Business School (Master of Business Administration - MBA); King's College London (Master of Arts - MA).

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