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Jonathan Durnford-Smith

Former Partner at Octopus Ventures

United Kingdom

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

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Experience

  1. SynthesiaHead of Talentcurrent2025 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  2. Octopus VenturesPortfolio Partner2021 — 2025Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  3. Google DeepMindRecruiting Lead - Engineering, Product & Applied, Europe & US2018 — 2021London, United Kingdom
  4. QuantumBlack, AI by McKinseyGlobal Head of Recruiting2016 — 2018London Area, United Kingdom
  5. HarnhamManaging Consultant2014 — 2016London Area, United Kingdom
  6. HarnhamSenior Consultant2012 — 2014London Area, United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jonathan Durnford-Smith?
Partner at Octopus Ventures
What check size does Jonathan Durnford-Smith write?
Jonathan Durnford-Smith typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Jonathan Durnford-Smith go to school?
Jonathan Durnford-Smith studied at Keele University (Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing).

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