Ben Tompkins
Ben has over 25 years experience in investing in and advising technology companies in the US and Europe. He is also General Partner at Eden Ventures, Non Executive Director in various companies like Reevoo, Huddle, Borro, Green Man Gaming and Playfire and also Board Member at Seedcamp in London. Studied at the University of Huddersfield and Inns of Court. He is looking for seed investments in entrepreneurs with big ideas and proven execution skills. Big markets (and a good understanding of market segmentation, who is the end user, what problem does it solve), great teams that have formed around a common vision. Disruptive ideas. Something clever which gives an edge. His skills are product Development Recruiting Business Strategy Fund Raising Finding High Value Exits Patience Negotiation Coaching Mentoring Remuneration Strategy Sales and Marketing Sales Strategy and Management Finance. Ben likes motor racing (six years of Caterham racing, racing a Ginetta G50 GT4 in 2013), snowboarding, sailing, hang gliding and running around after my children.