Stephen Allott
InvestorVenture Partner at Seedcamp
United Kingdom
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Stephen Allott is an Honorary Member of Cambridge University's Department of Computer Science & Technology and Chairman of Tarigo Ltd., which provides product management training. He founded the Cambridge University Computer Lab Ring in 2002, a network that has incubated over 347 UK technology businesses with a collective market capitalization of approximately £140 billion. His career includes roles at McKinsey, Sun Microsystems, and Xerox, as well as service as the UK Government's Cabinet Office Crown Representative for SMEs from 2011 to 2015, during which he championed the G-Cloud digital marketplace and increased SME participation in central government procurement from 6% to 27%.
Experience
- Tarigo Product ManagementChairman of the Boardcurrent2024 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- SeedcampVenture Partner Emerituscurrent2018 — presentSeedcamp 72-74 Dean Street, London W1D 3SG
- Stephen Allott ConsultingConsultantcurrent2016 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- University of Cambridge Department of Computer Science and TechnologyHonorary Membercurrent2014 — presentCambridge, England, United Kingdom
- CronofyChairman Of The Board2020 — 2025Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Pebble CodeChairman Of The Board2015 — 2016Vauxhall, London
- Cabinet OfficeG Cloud Digital Marketplace Development2015GDS, Aviation House, 125 Kingway, London WC2
- Cabinet OfficeCrown Representative for SMEs2011 — 2015London Area, United Kingdom
- Red Gate SoftwareMember, Council of Advisers2007 — 2013Greater Cambridge Area
- Red Gate SoftwareConsultant / interim manager2008 — 2010
- TrinamoExecutive Chairman2005 — 2008London Area, United Kingdom
- Cambridge University Computer LaboratoryDirector of Development2001 — 2004
- Micromuse (now IBM)President, CFO and main board director1995 — 2001
- McKinsey & CompanyConsultant1990 — 1995
- Sun MicrosystemsUK Legal Counsel1988 — 1990
- XeroxLegal Counsel1985 — 1988
Education
- Trinity College, Cambridge UniversityMA Law, Law1977 — 1980
- University of CambridgeMA, Law1977 — 1980
Skills & more
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Mergers & AcquisitionsManagement ConsultingBusiness DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipOutsourcingEnterprise SoftwareGovernanceNew Business DevelopmentProgram ManagementE-commerceSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Public SectorLanguages English · French
- Barrister at Law — Gray's Inn
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Colleagues at Seedcamp
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Stephen Allott work?
- Stephen Allott is Venture Partner at Seedcamp.
- What check size does Stephen Allott write?
- Stephen Allott typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Same school
Also attended University of Cambridge852
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Shared employers
Also worked at Cabinet Office10
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Also worked at Micromuse (now IBM)2
Also worked at McKinsey & Company1,457
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