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Tom Stafford

InvestorFounder

Managing Partner at DST Global · Co-founder at Dst Global

Hong Kong

Writes $15M – $200M checks · typically $25M

FoundedDst Global

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Co-founder of DST Global.

Co-founder at Dst Global

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Dst Global's investors · 1

Co-founders at Dst Global

YM
Yuri MilnerFounder
SG
Saurabh GuptaCo-founder
JLJohn Lindfors
John LindforsCo-founder
RM
Rahul MehtaCo-founder

Experience

  1. DST (DST Global)Managing Partnercurrent2011 — present
  2. 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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