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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
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Primary Organization
1999
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Financial Services, Venture Capital, Angel Investment
Jobs history
3
Chemify
Board Member
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Royal Academy of Engineering
Chair of the Enterprise Committee
2019 - Current
Cambridge Wireless
Co-Founder & Chairman
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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.
Investment portfolio
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3
Personal investment
5
Annouced Date | Organization Name | Funding Round | Money Raised |
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Mar 24, 2013 | Cambridge Communication Systems | Series A - Cambridge Communication Systems | 6.9M |
Jul 17, 2015 | Privitar | Angel Round - Privitar | 1.2M |
Jul 31, 2021 | Connect4 | Pre Seed Round - Connect4 | 0 |
Sep 28, 2021 | Sanome | Pre Seed Round - Sanome | 2.7M |
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