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Jonty Hurwitz

Founder

Founder & Head of R&D at Next Matter

London, England, United Kingdom

FoundedNext Matter

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134 people in our graph share verified history with Jonty — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

David FrankelunlockedJonty: together at University of the Witwatersrand (1989–1992)
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Jonty: together at Wonga

Founder & Head of R&D at Next Matter

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Next Matter's investors · 2

Crane Venture PartnersLondon · $750K – $3M checksOMERS VenturesToronto · $5M – $25M checks

Co-founders at Next Matter

DYDeborah Yang
Deborah YangCo-Founder & CEO
JHJan Hugenroth
Jan HugenrothCo-Founder & CPO

Experience

  1. Next MatterCo-Founder and Chairpersoncurrent2025 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  2. DAIZYFounder and Chairpersoncurrent2018 — present
  3. Sentient Art CollectiveArtistcurrent2023 — presentMetaverse
  4. Claim TechnologyChairperson, Investor and Co-Foundercurrent2017 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  5. Local TreasuresInvestor and Co-Foundercurrent2017 — present
  6. The Separated Child FoundationCo-Founder2007 — 2019
  7. WongaCo-Founder & Chief Technology Officer2007 — 2011
  8. StatPro PLCCreative Director2005 — 2007
  9. Mathematics of Self Ltd.Artist, Engineer2006London
  10. Delve SoftwareFounder & CEO1997 — 2005
  11. Global Asset ManagementPortfolio Analyst1995 — 1996
  12. University of Cape TownResearcher1993 — 1994

Skills & more

ScienceMathematicsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Strategic VisionaryCreative StrategyStart-upsTeam BuildingSculptureFinancial TechnologyFinancial ServicesMergersAgile Methodologies
+12 moreArchitectureTeam LeadershipProduct DevelopmentTeam ManagementEntrepreneurshipMarketing StrategyCreativityArtContemporary ArtKinetic SculptureManagementLeadership

Languages English

  • MRSS — Royal Society of Sculptors

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Who is Jonty Hurwitz?
Founder & Head of R&D at Next Matter
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Jonty Hurwitz is Founder & Head of R&D of Next Matter.
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Jonty Hurwitz founded Next Matter.
Where did Jonty Hurwitz go to school?
Jonty Hurwitz studied at University of the Witwatersrand (BSc (hons) Eng, Control Theory, Measurement Systems).

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Same school

Also attended University of the Witwatersrand123

David FrankelSeed Stage Venture Capital in the United StatesThomasGeneral Partner at Acadian Ventures Management, LlcDaniel SassAssociate at aMoonDavid EsraAnalyst at aMoonSamantha RobertsInvestor at SynconaIlian IlievChief Executive Officer at EMV Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Next Matter1

Scott SageCo-Founder and Partner at Crane Venture Partners

Also worked at Wonga12

Janie LinksOperating Partner at AlbionVCJustin HubblePartner and General Counsel at Triple Point VenturesSahar MeghaniPartner at Visionaries ClubMarcin BorowieckiManaging Partner at Navivo CapitalTara ReevesNon-executive Director at British Business BankBarney Hussey-YeoFounder & CEO at Phoenix Court

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Also worked at Global Asset Management3

Robert LiptakSenior Managing Director at Blackstone Life SciencesBarış HocaoğluInvestor at twozero VenturesTarquin WetheredManaging Director / Private Equity at THI Investments