Tom Blomfield
General Partner at Y Combinator
London
Writes $5K – $50K checks · typically $25K
FoundedGoCardless · YC
About
Tom Blomfield is a software engineer and entrepreneur who founded GoCardless, writing much of the first version of the product alongside co-founders, before going on to found the digital bank Monzo. He is now closely involved with Y Combinator, referencing recent YC batches and the startups it funds. His current writing focuses on the rapid acceleration of AI, particularly AI coding tools, and the societal disruption he expects them to cause across knowledge work. He builds side projects using AI coding agents, including the recipe app RecipeNinja.ai and his own vibecoded personal blog.
Invests in
Fintech
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Founded GoCardless and coded most of the first version alongside two co-founders. Founded the digital bank Monzo.
- Communities
- Is involved with Y Combinator, referencing its recent batches and mantras in his writing.
- Hobbies
- Builds AI-assisted side projects, including the recipe app RecipeNinja.ai and games.
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