Keith Thomas is a managing partner with 30 years of experience in operating and financing companies. He has held CEO roles and worked at several firms, including his current position at Abbeywood Partners.

What Keith can write

Writes checks of$100K to $1MEstimate
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedLead preference not reported
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Abbeywood Partners writes $100K to $1M checks, larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

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Career

  1. Booz Allen & Hamilton
  2. Tandon Capital
  3. Vector Innovations · CEO
  4. Vive · CEO
  5. Active Scale · managing director
  6. Vive Crop Protection · director
  7. Abbeywood Partners · Managing Partner
    Now
  8. Victoria University Board of Regents · Chair of the Board

Focus

specialty chemicalssoftware and servicerestructuringstrategy and operationscorporate financestrategic management

Education

Columbia, MBAToronto, MAUniversity of Toronto, MA in economics and a BASc in mechanical engineeringColumbia University, MBA

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Who is Keith Thomas?

Keith Thomas is a managing partner with 30 years of experience in operating and financing companies. He has held CEO roles and worked at several firms, including his current position at Abbeywood Partners.

How much does Keith Thomas invest?

Keith Thomas invests through Abbeywood Partners, which writes checks of $100K to $1M at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Keith Thomas?

A warm intro from a founder Abbeywood Partners backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Keith Thomas do before Abbeywood Partners?

Booz Allen & Hamilton; Tandon Capital; CEO at Vector Innovations; CEO at Vive; managing director at Active Scale; director at Vive Crop Protection; Chair of the Board at Victoria University Board of Regents.

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