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Norman Fiore

Investor

General Partner at Dawn Capital Β· Board director at Showpad

London

Writes $5M – $20M checks Β· typically $10M

About

Co-founder and General Partner at Dawn Capital who invests across automation, data, security, and vertical software, having led early investments in companies such as Mimecast, Gelato, Collibra, Quantexa, Qogita, and Blackwall. Before Dawn he was a GP at Reuters' $450M corporate venture fund, which he later acquired via MBO, and he began his career at Bain & Company.

ContactΒ· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Beyond investing

Founded
Fiore co-founded Dawn Capital.
Education
Studied at Stanford (BSc and BA, Engineering and Quantitative Economics) Studied at INSEAD (MBA)
Boards
Fiore is a Director at Balance in Business, a volunteer-led organisation promoting gender balance at all levels in business.
Hobbies
Fiore was a university foosball champion.
Family
Fiore has four daughters.
More
Fiore acquired Reuters' $450M corporate venture fund via a management buyout after serving as a GP there.

From published sources β€” common ground for a warm intro.

Board director at Showpad

Intro paths

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In turn, Norman can intro founders to Showpad's investors below.

Co-founders at Showpad

PBPieterjan Bouten
Pieterjan BoutenExecutive Officer, Director
LJ
Louis JonchkeereExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. Dawn CapitalFounder and General Partnercurrent2007 β€” present
  2. QuantexaBoard Membercurrent2018 β€” presentLondon, United Kingdom
  3. BlackwallBoard Membercurrent2025 β€” present
  4. CollibraBoard Observercurrent2015 β€” presentBrussels Area, Belgium
  5. QogitaBoard Membercurrent2023 β€” present
  6. GelatoBoard Membercurrent2010 β€” present
  7. quantilopeBoard Membercurrent2018 β€” presentHamburg Area, Germany
  8. DeepdotsBoard Membercurrent2024 β€” present
  9. KraaftBoard Membercurrent2024 β€” present
  10. ShowpadBoard Member2014 β€” 2025Ghent, Belgium
  11. GarrisonBoard Member2018 β€” 2024London, United Kingdom
  12. ZIVVERBoard Member2018 β€” 2020Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
  13. AutomileBoard Member2015 β€” 2020Stockholm, Sweden
  14. Mimecast (Nasdaq MIME)Board Member2008 β€” 2018
  15. Miinto GroupBoard Member2012 β€” 2016Copenhagen Area, Denmark
  16. ECOMMERA GLOBAL LIMITEDBoard Member2013 β€” 2015London, United Kingdom
  17. InvestisDirector2003 β€” 2012
  18. Reuters Venture CapitalGeneral Partner1999 β€” 2007
  19. Visible WorldBoard Member2001 β€” 2006Greater New York City Area
  20. WhereonearthBoard Member2000 β€” 2004
  21. Bain & CompanyManagement Consultant1995 β€” 1997

Skills & more

Venture Capital67Start-ups39Business Strategy37New Business Development21

From Norman's professional profile.

Deals Β· 7

ShowpadBoard seat

via Dawn Capital Β· filed Jun 2018 Β· $4.6M raise

GelatoLed round

via Dawn Capital

QogitaLed round

via Dawn Capital

BlackwallLed round

via Dawn Capital

MimecastLed round

via Dawn Capital

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

Other disclosed investments

Board seats

Onna

Sources: the firm's website Β· SEC Form D filings.

Colleagues at Dawn Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Norman Fiore?
Co-founder and General Partner at Dawn Capital who invests across automation, data, security, and vertical software, having led early investments in companies such as Mimecast, Gelato, Collibra, Quantexa, Qogita, and Blackwall. Before Dawn he was a GP at Reuters' $450M corporate venture fund, which he later acquired via MBO, and he began his career at Bain & Company.
Where does Norman Fiore work?
Norman Fiore is General Partner at Dawn Capital and Board director at Showpad.
What does Norman Fiore invest in?
Norman Fiore invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
What check size does Norman Fiore write?
Norman Fiore typically writes checks of $5M – $20M.
What boards does Norman Fiore sit on?
Norman Fiore holds tracked board seats at Onna, Showpad.
What companies has Norman Fiore invested in?
Investments tracked here include Blackwall, Collibra, Gelato, Mimecast, Qogita, Quantexa.
Where did Norman Fiore go to school?
Norman Fiore studied at Stanford University (BS, BA); INSEAD (MBA with Distinction); Selwyn House School.
Does Norman Fiore lead rounds?
Yes β€” Norman Fiore has led 6 tracked investments.

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