Fundraising FoxWes Blackwell
Former Partner at Scout Ventures
Washington, District of Columbia
Writes $500K – $1M checks · typically $750K
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About
Wes Blackwell is a venture capital investor at ONE9 who focuses on national security-oriented emerging technologies. He serves as a board member and advisor to companies developing machine learning, spectrum dominance, computer vision, deepfake detection, cyber, quantum, human performance, and robotic software solutions. His investment approach emphasizes identifying founders working on advanced technologies in the national security space.
Experience
- Tarigo Product ManagementChairman of the Boardcurrent2024 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- SeedcampVenture Partner Emerituscurrent2018 — presentSeedcamp 72-74 Dean Street, London W1D 3SG
- Stephen Allott ConsultingConsultantcurrent2016 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
- University of Cambridge Department of Computer Science and TechnologyHonorary Membercurrent2014 — presentCambridge, England, United Kingdom
- CronofyChairman Of The Board2020 — 2025London, England, United Kingdom
- Pebble CodeChairman Of The Board2015 — 2016Vauxhall, London
- Cabinet OfficeG Cloud Digital Marketplace Development2015GDS, Aviation House, 125 Kingway, London WC2
- Cabinet OfficeCrown Representative for SMEs2011 — 2015London, United Kingdom
- Red Gate SoftwareMember, Council of Advisers2007 — 2013Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Red Gate SoftwareConsultant / interim manager2008 — 2010
- TrinamoExecutive Chairman2005 — 2008London, United Kingdom
- Cambridge University Computer LaboratoryDirector of Development2001 — 2004
- Micromuse (now IBM)President, CFO and main board director1995 — 2001
- McKinsey & CompanyConsultant1990 — 1995
- Sun MicrosystemsUK Legal Counsel1988 — 1990
- XeroxLegal Counsel1985 — 1988
Skills & more
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Mergers & AcquisitionsManagement ConsultingBusiness DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipOutsourcingEnterprise SoftwareGovernanceNew Business DevelopmentProgram ManagementE-commerceSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Public SectorLanguages English · French
- Barrister at Law — Gray's Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Wes Blackwell?
- Wes Blackwell is a venture capital investor at ONE9 who focuses on national security-oriented emerging technologies. He serves as a board member and advisor to companies developing machine learning, spectrum dominance, computer vision, deepfake detection, cyber, quantum, human performance, and robotic software solutions. His investment approach emphasizes identifying founders working on advanced technologies in the national security space.
- What check size does Wes Blackwell write?
- Wes Blackwell typically writes checks of $500K – $1M.
- Where did Wes Blackwell go to school?
- Wes Blackwell studied at Trinity College, Cambridge University (MA Law, Law); University of Cambridge (MA, Law).
Same school
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Shared employers
Also worked at Tarigo Product Management1
Also worked at Cabinet Office22
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Also worked at Micromuse (now IBM)7
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Also worked at McKinsey & Company2,000
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