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Tom Hulme
InvestorManaging Partner at GV (Google Ventures)
Europe
Writes $250K – $50M checks · typically $25M
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About
Tom Hulme is GV's head of Europe and co-lead of its global tech investing team, focusing on startups across fintech, enterprise, AI, science, and consumer applications. He previously served as design director at IDEO, where he led the firm's global startup efforts and founded OpenIDEO, and earlier was managing director of sports car manufacturer Marcos and founder of magnetic filter startup Magnom. He holds a first-class physics degree from the University of Bristol and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechConsumerDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtech
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Tom Hulme launched his first business, a magnetic filtration system, in 2001. He founded OpenIDEO, IDEO's open innovation platform for social good, while leading IDEO's startup efforts globally.
- Education
- Studied at Harvard Business School (MBA) Studied at University of Bristol (bachelor's degree, physics) Studied at University of the Arts London (Honorary Doctorate, design)
- Awards
- Tom Hulme has been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. He has been featured in WIRED UK's Top 100 Digital Power Brokers. He has been featured in the Evening Standard list of London's 1000 Most Influential People. He received the Baker Scholar Award of high distinction at Harvard Business School.
- More
- His TED talk on design has been viewed over 1.5 million times.
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Experience
- GVManaging Partner & Head of Europecurrent2014 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- jHub DefenceMember of Defense Innovation Advisory Panelcurrent2018 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- Tech NationAdvisorcurrent2024 — present
- Hadley TrustTrusteecurrent2011 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- personalAngel Investorcurrent2006 — present
- 10 Downing StreetMember of Advisory Board to No10 Innovation Fellowship Programme2020 — 2022Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- IDEOFounder & Board Director OpenIDEO. Senior Advisor to IDEO (formerly Design Director).2007 — 2022
- World Economic ForumYoung Global Leader2012 — 2020
- London's Tech CityAdvisor to London's Tech City2012 — 2014London
- Magnom CorporationCEO & Founder2001 — 2005
- Marcos SportscarsManaging Director1997 — 1999
Skills & more
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Investments
Board seats
Investor
AutolusBarinthus BiotherapeuticsBiomodalBlockchain.comBlue Vision LabsBonnetCambridge EpigenetixCARMERACarrick TherapeuticsCliqzCUR8Currency CloudCurrency CloudDapper LabsDivimoveDouble Crown GamingEvox TherapeuticsGenesisGenesis GlobalGenomics Medicine IrelandGoCardlessGravity SketchImmersive GameboxKinnuLapseLemonadeLendableLLUSTREMassive HealthMileiqMonzoMonzoMoveGuidesMultiverseNeo4jNestedNothing TechnPlanOxford Science EnterprisesOxford Sciences InnovationPicfairQ.aiQriously TechnologiesResistant AIScanditSecond HomeSecret EscapesSimplySimplySmarketsSmolSnykSolveAISpyBiotechStripeTesslThreadTopiaTray.ioUltromicsVaccitechVoltageWe Are EraWeaveworksWonderblyXempus AGYPlanYuga Labs
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tom Hulme?
- Tom Hulme is GV's head of Europe and co-lead of its global tech investing team, focusing on startups across fintech, enterprise, AI, science, and consumer applications. He previously served as design director at IDEO, where he led the firm's global startup efforts and founded OpenIDEO, and earlier was managing director of sports car manufacturer Marcos and founder of magnetic filter startup Magnom. He holds a first-class physics degree from the University of Bristol and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
- Where does Tom Hulme work?
- Tom Hulme is Managing Partner at GV (Google Ventures).
- What does Tom Hulme invest in?
- Tom Hulme invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech.
- What check size does Tom Hulme write?
- Tom Hulme typically writes checks of $250K – $50M.
- What boards does Tom Hulme sit on?
- Tom Hulme holds tracked board seats at Tessl.
- What companies has Tom Hulme invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Autolus, Barinthus Biotherapeutics, Biomodal, Blockchain.com, Blue Vision Labs, Bonnet, Cambridge Epigenetix, CARMERA, Carrick Therapeutics, Cliqz, CUR8, Currency Cloud, and 56 more.
- Where did Tom Hulme go to school?
- Tom Hulme studied at Harvard Business School (MBA, Business Administration and Management, General); University of the Arts London (Honorary Doctorate, Design).
- What awards has Tom Hulme received?
- Tom Hulme has been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. He has been featured in WIRED UK's Top 100 Digital Power Brokers. He has been featured in the Evening Standard list of London's 1000 Most Influential People. He received the Baker Scholar Award of high distinction at Harvard Business School.
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