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Mark Beeston

Investor

Managing Partner at Illuminate Financial · Board director at Yves Blue Corp · Board director at OpenGamma · Board director at Baton Systems

London

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

About

Mark Beeston founded Illuminate Financial in 2014 following more than 20 years in capital markets. He previously sat on the Executive Committee at ICAP, where he led the Post Trade Risk and Information business, and earlier was on the Executive Committee of Creditex Group, leading its credit derivatives trade processing platform through its 2008 acquisition by ICE. He began his career at Deutsche Bank, where he spent 13 years in fixed income trading leadership and COO roles.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintech

Board director at Yves Blue Corp

Intro paths

In turn, Mark can intro founders to Yves Blue Corp's investors below.

Co-founders at Yves Blue Corp

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Anna Marie WascherExecutive Officer, Director

Board director at OpenGamma

Intro paths

In turn, Mark can intro founders to OpenGamma's investors below.

Co-founders at OpenGamma

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David Kirk WylieExecutive Officer, Director

Board director at Baton Systems

Intro paths

In turn, Mark can intro founders to Baton Systems's investors below.

Co-founders at Baton Systems

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Arjun JayaramFounder & CEO

Experience

  1. Illuminate FinancialFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2014 — presentLondon
  2. ICAPCEO, Post Trade Risk and Information2009 — 2014London Area, United Kingdom
  3. T-ZeroPresident2005 — 2009
  4. Deutsche BankCOO, Global Credit Trading2002 — 2005
  5. Deutsche BankCOO, Global Rates2000 — 2001London Area, United Kingdom
  6. Deutsche BankVarious OTC Derivatives Trading Positions1992 — 2000

Deals · 4

Genesis Global Technology LtdBoard seat

via Illuminate Financial · filed Mar 2021 · $30.6M raise

Yves Blue CorpBoard seat

via Illuminate Financial · filed Oct 2020

Baton SystemsBoard seat

via Illuminate Financial · filed Mar 2020 · $16.3M raise

OpenGammaBoard seat

via Illuminate Financial · filed Oct 2016 · $10M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Colleagues at Illuminate Financial

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Investors connected to Mark in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mark Beeston?
Mark Beeston founded Illuminate Financial in 2014 following more than 20 years in capital markets. He previously sat on the Executive Committee at ICAP, where he led the Post Trade Risk and Information business, and earlier was on the Executive Committee of Creditex Group, leading its credit derivatives trade processing platform through its 2008 acquisition by ICE. He began his career at Deutsche Bank, where he spent 13 years in fixed income trading leadership and COO roles.
Where does Mark Beeston work?
Mark Beeston is Managing Partner at Illuminate Financial and Board director at Yves Blue Corp and Board director at OpenGamma and Board director at Baton Systems.
What does Mark Beeston invest in?
Mark Beeston invests in AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Fintech.
What check size does Mark Beeston write?
Mark Beeston typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What boards does Mark Beeston sit on?
Mark Beeston holds tracked board seats at Baton Systems, Genesis Global Technology Ltd, OpenGamma, Yves Blue Corp.
Where did Mark Beeston go to school?
Mark Beeston studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

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