Paddy Burns
InvestorPrincipal at Chroma Ventures
Edinburgh, Scotland
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Paddy Burns is CEO of 4J Studios Ltd and Principal at Chroma Ventures. His experience spans game development across multiple platforms, including work on Minecraft editions for various consoles, the Reforj title for current-generation systems, and classic titles such as Perfect Dark and Banjo-Kazooie. He specializes in video game programming and the planning, budgeting, and management of software projects.
Experience
- Chroma VenturesPrincipalcurrent2021 — presentDundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
- 4J Studios LtdCEOcurrent2005 — present
- Ant Workshop LtdDirectorcurrent2022 — presentEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Stormcloud GamesDirectorcurrent2021 — present
- Digital Xtra FundBoard Trusteecurrent2021 — present
- Team East Lothian Athletics ClubBoard Trusteecurrent2018 — presentEast Lothian
- Puny AstronautDirectorcurrent2018 — presentDundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
- Chroma DevelopmentsDirectorcurrent2015 — presentDundee, United Kingdom
- Athletics Trust ScotlandBoard Trustee2021 — 2023
- Broker InsightsDirector2017 — 2021
- Tayforth ConsultingDirector2005 — 2015
- Teesside UniversityExternal Examiner2002 — 2006
- VIS entertainmentDirector of Development1994 — 2005
- NCRSoftware Engineer1991 — 1994
Education
- The University of EdinburghBsc, Computer Science1987 — 1991
Skills & more
Management1Xbox 3604Game Development6PS33Video Games3Computer Games2Programming1Game Design1Mobile Games1DirectX1Console1
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Paddy Burns work?
- Paddy Burns is Principal at Chroma Ventures.
- What check size does Paddy Burns write?
- Paddy Burns typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
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