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About
Leads operations, fundraising, and investor relations at Backed, focused on scaling and professionalizing the fund. Has over 15 years of experience in venture and a strong interest in European founders.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Experience
- BACKED VCChief Operating Officercurrent2022 — presentLondon
- Parkwalk AdvisorsBusiness Development Director2018 — 2022London Area, United Kingdom
- Kin CapitalCo-founder and Partner2014 — 2018London Area, United Kingdom
- MMC VenturesPartner2008 — 2014London Area, United Kingdom
- Active Private EquityCOO / Investment Manager2006 — 2008
- PriceWaterhouseCoopersManager1999 — 2004London Area, United Kingdom
Skills & more
DealsDeal ExecutionInvestmentsStartupsFund ManagementSalesRegulatory ComplianceFund AdministrationMarketing StrategyProduct DevelopmentProduct LaunchFinancial Structuring
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FundraisingOperations ManagementPrivate EquityDue DiligenceMergers & AcquisitionsBusiness StrategyFinancial ModelingVenture CapitalValuationCorporate FinanceTurnaround ExperienceFinancial AccountingFrom Tom's professional profile.
Colleagues at Backed
Adena Wallingford
EA to Founders at Backed
Adi Chhabra
Scout at Backed
Alex Brunicki
Co-Founder, Partner at Backed
Alexey Morgunov
Bio Venture Partner at Backed
Amandine Flachs
Scout at Backed
Andre de Haes
Co-Founder, Managing Partner at Backed
Clare Hunter
Head of Brand, Communications and Marketing at Backed
Conor Sharpe
Venture Partner at Backed
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tom Hopkins?
- Leads operations, fundraising, and investor relations at Backed, focused on scaling and professionalizing the fund. Has over 15 years of experience in venture and a strong interest in European founders.
- Where does Tom Hopkins work?
- Tom Hopkins is Chief Operating Officer at Backed.
- Where did Tom Hopkins go to school?
- Tom Hopkins studied at INSEAD (MBA); ICAEW (ACA); The University of Edinburgh (MA, Economic History).
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Also attended ICAEW285
Abdul GueforManaging Director at Intel CapitalJames BraithwaiteFinancial Controller at NorthzoneJackson HeddyCFO at NorthzoneSteph OrdeChief Financial Officer at Episode1Sian CathrallPartner (joining next fund) at 4Di CapitalStephen ChandlerManaging Partner at Notion Capital
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Also attended The University of Edinburgh431
Sofia DolfeInvestor at Index VenturesFreya Svedberg-KeatingInvestor at MedicxiKevin JohnsonInvestor at MedicxiPatrick NorrisGeneral Partner at Notion CapitalSarah MandersonLegal Director at Hoxton VenturesClay RowlandInvestment Associate at Mission Biocapital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Parkwalk Advisors21
Moray WrightCEO at Parkwalk AdvisorsAlastair KilgourFounder at Parkwalk AdvisorsEnrico D'AngeloCFO at Parkwalk AdvisorsAlun WilliamsInvestment Director at Parkwalk AdvisorsNeil CameronInvestment Director at Parkwalk AdvisorsMartin GlenInvestment Director at Parkwalk Advisors
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Also worked at Kin Capital3
Also worked at MMC Ventures40
Advika JalanResearch Analyst at MMC VenturesTom RuddBusiness Development Manager (EIS Fund) at EMV CapitalMohamed FoulserPartner at RedstoneBruce MacfarlaneFounder Partner at MMC VenturesAlan MorganChairman at MMC VenturesMina SamaanGeneral Partner at MMC Ventures
+ 34 more
Also worked at Active Private Equity18
Simon PorterPrincipal at Blackfinch VenturesHelena DyeFinance & Operations Associate at Active PartnersChloe GroundsInvestment Associate at Active PartnersTom CurlingOperating Partner at Active PartnersNick EvansManaging Partner at Active PartnersBilly FoxEarly-stage Investor at Active Partners
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