Jonathan Beddoes

Overview

An experienced entrepreneur and angel investor based in London, UK. Jonathan began his entrepreneurial career at 17 by founding a web-hosting company, which he sold within its first year. While at university, he co-developed a popular music software application downloaded by over 30 million people. He completed a Computer Science B.Sc. with honors at Manchester University in 2006 and was the youngest to complete a Masterclass in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School in Belgium in 2007. In 2008, Jonathan co-founded RadFactory, an internet incubator that built numerous popular software products and browser extensions. He later joined Zugo, a leading search solutions platform and aggregator, which became a cornerstone of distribution for major search engines, notably Microsoft Bing. In 2012, he co-founded Techtopia, a technology incubator in North West London, where he remains a director. In 2014, he co-founded Safer Technologies, focusing on internet users' online privacy and data security; the company was acquired by Avast Software in 2017. As an angel investor, Jonathan has invested in several startups, primarily in the technology sector, focusing on seed and early-stage companies. His investments span various industries, including software, internet services, cybersecurity, digital media, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech, edtech, proptech, greentech, insurtech, martech, adtech, and logistics. He typically invests between $500,000 and $5,000,000 per company, with a geographical focus on the United Kingdom, United States, and Europe. Jonathan is known for his product vision, mentorship, and commitment to fostering innovation in the internet industry.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Scalable business models
• Strong founding teams
• Clear market differentiation
• Potential for significant growth

Portfolio Companies