David Cleevely

David Cleevely

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CoFounder

Bio

David Cleevely (FREng, FIET) is an entrepreneur and international telecoms expert who has built and advised many companies, principally in Cambridge, UK.

He has invested in over 35 companies (including Neul). David was founder and former Chairman of telecoms consultancy Analysys (acquired by Datatec International in 2004). In 1998, he co-founded the web based antibody company Abcam (ABC.L) with Jonathan Milner and was Chairman until November 2009. In late 2004 he co-founded the 3G femto base station company, 3WayNetworks, which was sold to Airvana in April 2007. He has been a prime mover behind Cambridge Network, co-founder of Cambridge Wireless, co-founder and Chairman of Cambridge Angels and is a member of the IET Communications Policy Panel. For 8 years until March 2009 he was a member of the Ofcom Spectrum Advisory Board. From 2001 to 2008 David was a member of the Ministry of Defence Board overseeing information systems and services (DES-ISS, formerly the Defence Communications Services Agency).

Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Europe

Social

Primary Organization

Cambridge Angels group

Cambridge Angels group

Founded

1999

Investment

125

Lead investment

21

Exits

14

Employees

51-100

Industry

Financial Services, Venture Capital, Angel Investment

Jobs history

3

Chemify

Board Member

Invalid date - Current

Royal Academy of Engineering

Chair of the Enterprise Committee

2019 - Current

Cambridge Wireless

Co-Founder & Chairman

Invalid date - Current

Board and Advisor Roles

0

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Profile Resume

David Cleevely is the CoFounder at Cambridge Angels group, based in Europe. With a background in Financial Services, David Cleevely has a rich history of leadership and innovation. David Cleevely studied PhD Telecommunications and Economic Development @ University of Cambridge. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.

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Investment portfolio

David Cleevely has made 5 investments. Their Latest investment was Pre Seed Round - Sanome on Sep 28, 2021

Number of investment

5

Number of exits

3

Personal investment

5

Annouced DateOrganization NameFunding RoundMoney Raised
Mar 24, 2013
Cambridge Communication Systems Cambridge Communication Systems
Series A - Cambridge Communication Systems
6.9M
Jul 17, 2015
Privitar Privitar
Angel Round - Privitar
1.2M
Jul 31, 2021
Connect4 Connect4
Pre Seed Round - Connect4
0
Sep 28, 2021
Sanome Sanome
Pre Seed Round - Sanome
2.7M

Partner investment

0

There is no partner investment available on this profile

Exits

2

exit.name Horizon Discovery

Horizon Discovery

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