Tom Stafford
InvestorFounderManaging Partner at DST Global · Co-founder at Dst Global
Hong Kong
Writes $15M – $200M checks · typically $25M
FoundedDst Global
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About
Co-founder of DST Global.
Co-founder at Dst Global
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Experience
- DST (DST Global)Managing Partnercurrent2011 — present
- Goldman SachsExecutive Director2003 — 2011London Area, United Kingdom
Investments
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AddiAikido SecurityAirwallexAjaibAkeeroAlanAuto1 Groupcargo.oneCasaiCheckout.comCitymapperClaraCredit KudosDeliverectDeliverooDripEvenFarfetchFunding CircleFuse EnergyGreenSkyHabitoIMMOImpalainneJowMelotechMoniteNoahNubankPaystackPennylanePerk (formerly TravelPerk)RaisinRed Bull KTM Tech3Rei do PitacoRevolutRoot Insurancesento.ioSmileneoSurfboardSyfeTern GroupTrellaTrumidVelocityWayflyerZegozencargo
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tom Stafford?
- Co-founder of DST Global.
- Where does Tom Stafford work?
- Tom Stafford is Co-founder of Dst Global and Managing Partner at DST Global.
- What check size does Tom Stafford write?
- Tom Stafford typically writes checks of $15M – $200M.
- What companies did Tom Stafford found?
- Tom Stafford founded Dst Global.
- What companies has Tom Stafford invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Addi, Aikido Security, Airwallex, Ajaib, Akeero, Alan, Auto1 Group, cargo.one, Casai, Checkout.com, Citymapper, Clara, and 37 more.
- Where did Tom Stafford go to school?
- Tom Stafford studied at Trinity College Dublin.
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