WHO IS TOM DAWES?

Tom Dawes is an entrepreneur, investor and strategic adviser with more than two decades of experience building businesses across the UK, India and international markets.

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Throughout his career, Tom has worked alongside founders, investors and management teams to launch ventures, raise capital, develop growth strategies and create long-term value across sectors including consumer products, real estate, logistics, shipping and technology-enabled businesses. His experience has included oversight of strategic investments, financing arrangements and growth initiatives, including involvement in transactions and funding decisions exceeding US$50 million.

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Tom was involved in the growth of BBLUNT, one of India's best-known consumer and lifestyle businesses, helping support its expansion and the development of its products division prior to its acquisition by Honasa Consumer Ltd, the parent company of Mamaearth for US$18 million.

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Having worked across the UK, India, Europe, Africa and the Americas, Tom has advised and supported founders, investors and leadership teams through periods of growth, transformation and value creation. Today he is Founder and Strategic Partner at Idea Factory, where he works with ambitious businesses to identify opportunities, sharpen their proposition and build platforms for long-term growth.

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His work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, culture, capital and value creation. Have a look at some of his IF case studies