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May 19, 2021

Tom Blomfield turns to angel investing, making fourth bet this year

Exclusive: The ex-Monzo CEO has started backing early-stage ventures, despite initial reticence


Isabel Woodford

2 min read

Tom Blomfield has kept his head down since officially leaving Monzo earlier this year, citing mental health reasons.

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