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Jonathan Bradford

Investor

Partner at Dynamo Ventures

London

Writes $500K – $1.2M checks · typically $875K

About

Jon Bradford, the Godfather of European Accelerators who made 100+ investments across Europe, applies lessons from hundreds of accelerator companies to help supply chain and mobility founders use rapid experimentation.

Contact· published on Jonathan's own website

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRobotics

Experience

  1. Dynamo VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2019 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  2. Dynamo VenturesCo-Founder & Executive Advisor2016 — 2019London, United Kingdom
  3. Venture AcademyFounder & Programme Directorcurrent2026 — presentCambridge, England, United Kingdom
  4. Ormeau BathsCo-Foundercurrent2017 — presentBelfast, United Kingdom
  5. NDRCBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentDublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  6. Founders at the University of CambridgeEntrepreneur in Residencecurrent2024 — present
  7. The Bradfield CentreAdvisory Boardcurrent2015 — presentCambridge, England, United Kingdom
  8. Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellows (Class 27)current2022 — present
  9. Dogpatch LabsAdvisorcurrent2015 — presentDublin
  10. Founders PledgePledgercurrent2015 — present
  11. Developers AllianceBoard Member2014 — 2024
  12. F6SCo-Founder2011 — 2023
  13. Tech.euCo Founder2013 — 2021
  14. Oper8r LLCCohort 22021
  15. Motive PartnersAdvisor2019 — 2020London, United Kingdom
  16. Motive PartnersFounding Partner, Early Stage2016 — 2019London, United Kingdom
  17. TechstarsStartup Next, Lead2015 — 2016London, United Kingdom
  18. TechstarsManaging Director2013 — 2015London
  19. Startup Wise GuysCo Founder & Supervisory Board Member2012 — 2016Tallinn, Estonia
  20. Thought MachineNon Executive Director2015
  21. CUTECAdvisor2013 — 2015
  22. Eleven Venture FundCo Founder & Partner2012 — 2015Sofia, Bulgaria
  23. Ignite AcceleratorCo Founder & Executive Director2011 — 2015Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  24. dotforgeAdvisor2013Sheffield, United Kingdom
  25. Springboard Cambridge & LondonCo Founder & CEO2010 — 2013Cambridge & London, United Kingdom
  26. TexDrivePartner2011 — 2012Moscow, Russian Federation
  27. The Difference Engine AcceleratorFounder & Managing Director2009 — 2011Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom
  28. North East FinanceInvestor Manager2009 — 2010
  29. Patricia J Arnold & CoBusiness Development Manager2007 — 2009
  30. Quantum Corporate FinanceSenior Manager2005 — 2007
  31. Enterprise BaBEFD2003 — 2005
  32. Opsys LimitedVP Finance2001 — 2003
  33. PaperXFD2000 — 2001
  34. Oury ClarkPartner1997 — 2000
  35. Arthur AndersenManager1991 — 1997

Skills & more

Business Development99Business Planning99New Business Development99Social Media36Online Advertising42Marketing Strategy65Venture Capital99Project Management37E-commerce99Strategy99Management Consulting59Mergers18
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From Jonathan's professional profile.

Colleagues at Dynamo Ventures

Avni Jain
Vice President at Epiq Capital Investment Advisory LLP
Barry Large
Managing Partner at Dynamo Ventures
Derrek Li
Associate at Dynamo Ventures
Madelyn O'Farrell
Associate at Dynamo Ventures
Santosh Sankar
Managing Partner at Dynamo Ventures
Theodore Alling
Managing Partner at Dynamo Ventures

Network3

Brett BrohlScout
Managing Partner at Bread And Butter Ventures, Llc
Carle StenmarkScout
Investor at VMG Partners
Theodore AllingScout
Managing Partner at Dynamo Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jonathan Bradford?
Jon Bradford, the Godfather of European Accelerators who made 100+ investments across Europe, applies lessons from hundreds of accelerator companies to help supply chain and mobility founders use rapid experimentation.
Where does Jonathan Bradford work?
Jonathan Bradford is Partner at Dynamo Ventures.
What does Jonathan Bradford invest in?
Jonathan Bradford invests in AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics.
What check size does Jonathan Bradford write?
Jonathan Bradford typically writes checks of $500K – $1.2M.
Where did Jonathan Bradford go to school?
Jonathan Bradford studied at University of Bristol (BSc (Hons), Economics and Accounting).

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