Patrick Dobson

Patrick Dobson is a seasoned finance professional with over 10 years of experience in scale-up Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) backed businesses.

He has a strong track record of leading equity fundraising totaling over $110M across multiple funding rounds and successfully executing buy-side M&A transactions.

Patrick's expertise spans various sectors including B2C marketplace, consumer and B2B software, events, media sponsorship, and advertising.

He holds a qualification as an ACA Chartered Accountant and has a background in Chemistry with a BSc (Hons) from the University of Bristol.

Patrick has held key leadership positions such as Interim CEO & CFO, Chief Financial Officer, VP Finance & Business Operations, and Head of Finance at notable companies like Sofar Sounds.

He has also contributed to the financial success of organizations like VICE Media, LLC and has provided financial expertise as an Angel Investor and Adviser at VetBox.

Additionally, Patrick has experience in business tax advisory and assurance services from his time at Smith & Williamson.

Having worked extensively with prominent US-based VCs and PEs like USV, Battery, and TCG, Patrick has a strong understanding of the US market, with over 90% of revenue derived from the US.

He has navigated through challenging business environments, including successfully managing operations during a pandemic.

Patrick's diverse background, spanning finance, leadership, and strategic advisory roles, positions him as a well-rounded finance professional with a wealth of experience.