Tom Drummond
InvestorManaging Director at Heavybit
San Francisco, California, United States
Writes $500K – $5M checks · typically $1M
About
Tom focuses on enterprise AI picks-and-shovels—developer tooling and infrastructure rather than end-user apps—combining technical fluency that bridges AI labs and builders with macro-aware attention to cross-border hardware and deep-tech risks.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Experience
- Heavybit IndustriesManaging Directorcurrent2013 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Reed Elsevier VenturesAdvisor2013 — 2015San Francisco Bay Area
- Reed Elsevier VenturesPrincipal2011 — 2013
- Reed Elsevier VenturesAssociate2008 — 2011
- Reed Elsevier VenturesInvestment Analyst2004 — 2008
- SpaceCurveBoard Observer2010 — 2013Seattle
- Martini Media Inc.Board Observer2010 — 2013San Francisco Bay Area
Education
- University of CambridgeMaster of Engineering (MEng), Electrical & Information Sciences1999 — 2003
Skills & more
Venture Capital32Due Diligence15Corporate Development14Financial Modeling8Start-ups21Valuation7Investments5Corporate Venture Capital4Portfolio Management4Strategic Partnerships17Startups3Deal Closure2
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EntrepreneurshipClosing DealsSurfingEarly-stage StartupsManagementAuto RacingDeveloper ToolsProduct ManagementStrategyAnalyticsMergers & AcquisitionsLanguages French
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Same school
Also attended University of Cambridge621
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Shared employers
Also worked at SpaceCurve2
Also worked at Martini Media Inc.3
Colleagues at Heavybit
Adam Jahnke
Other at Heavybit
Amir Zohrenejad
Part-time Partner at Heavybit
Andrea Echstenkamper
VP of Marketing at Heavybit
Andrew Park
Content and Communications at Heavybit
Dana Oshiro
Partner at Heavybit
Diana Reyes
Other at Heavybit
Isabelle Smith
Events Coordinator at Heavybit
James Lindenbaum
Co-founder at Heavybit
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