Lee Arthur

Venture Builder & 4x CEO | GM, Blenheim Chalcot North America | Scaling Startups into Market Leaders

📍 New York, New York, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 5 investments📅 8 years investing🗓 Last invested Feb 2024𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United States
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Board Member
Jun 2019
Hive Learning is on a mission to reshape the learning industry by continuous innovation and a commitment to develop talent thats ready for tomorrows challenges. Our magic? Easy to use systems that help L&D teams deploy engaging learning to 1000s of people easily. Plus all the stuff that makes social media addictive and more. We help workforces all over the world deliver strategic learning programmes spanning leadership, inclusion, innovation and more. We partner with more than 50 of some of the worlds most exciting and forward-thinking organisations, including two of the worlds leading business schools, the likes of Legal & General, Sky, and PepsiCo, and amazing charities transforming mental health like Shout and Place2Be. Founded by world-renowned coach Sir Clive Woodward and backed by the UK’s leading Venture Builder, Blenheim Chalcot, we have a heritage of high performance - meaning were well placed to help millions of people learn together every day
late stageE-learning
Board Member
Nov 2018
Researcher’s mission is to become the world’s leading research discovery platform – giving scientists and researchers the easiest way to stay up to date the content they need to advance their work, and giving the businesses that need to reach those researchers the most efficient and effective ways to do so. Since launching a mobile app in mid-2017, Researcher has grown quickly to become a must-have tool for scientists and academics with now more than 1,700,000 users globally. The app integrates feeds from thousands of sources and applies machine learning to enable users to easily discover highly relevant research papers. Researcher is a Blenheim Chalcot company. Blenheim Chalcot is the UK's leading venture builder. Founded in 1998, Blenheim Chalcot specialises in building digital businesses that transform industries. It has portfolio sales of over £300m, more than 3,000 employees, and a successful track record of over 40 companies. Find out more at www.researcher-app.com
Board Member
Nov 2018
Researcher’s mission is to become the world’s leading research discovery platform – giving scientists and researchers the easiest way to stay up to date the content they need to advance their work, and giving the businesses that need to reach those researchers the most efficient and effective ways to do so. Since launching a mobile app in mid-2017, Researcher has grown quickly to become a must-have tool for scientists and academics with now more than 1,700,000 users globally. The app integrates feeds from thousands of sources and applies machine learning to enable users to easily discover highly relevant research papers. Researcher is a Blenheim Chalcot company. Blenheim Chalcot is the UK's leading venture builder. Founded in 1998, Blenheim Chalcot specialises in building digital businesses that transform industries. It has portfolio sales of over £300m, more than 3,000 employees, and a successful track record of over 40 companies. Find out more at www.researcher-app.com
Board Member
Sep 2018
Contentive is a global digital media company, specialising in B2B publishing and information. We provide an engaging mix of news, events, intelligence and training across Digital Marketing, FinTech and Business Media verticals. Founded in 2012, we now have a team of 70 employees across the UK and New York and are continuing to expand. Reinventing B2B Media & Events - Contentive runs premium B2B websites and events within four key professional communities: Finance, Fintech, HR and Digital Marketing. In each of those markets we aspire to be the primary source of trusted content to help our communities succeed in their work. We are a technology-led business, constantly innovating to improve the experience we offer our professional communities, as well as the marketers looking to understand and connect with them. Contentive provides B2B marketers with a cost-effective, reliable, scalable source of qualified leads from within the professional communities we serve: Finance, Fintech, HR and Digital Marketing. Our London team are located in the Scale Space community based in West London, White City, which brings together UK's leading venture builders and help innovate the business scale – all backed by the Blenheim Chalcot group, leading active investors with annual sales of over £300M. To find out more, or to explore our career opportunities, please visit: www.contentive.com
late stageOnline Media
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2026
Co-Founder
Jun 2026
We exist because modern leadership is broken. Not by failure, but by disconnection. Root Astro was founded on a single observation: the people responsible for leading companies, families, and communities have lost access to the stillness required for clear thinking. We build the conditions for them to find it again.
2024
Brand Ambassador - Partnerships & Community
Mar 2024
The Royals Sports Group (Emerging Media Sporting Holdings Limited) is a global sports organization known for its operating expertise in scaling the businesses it creates and acquires. As expert cricket franchise owners, RSG’s portfolio includes the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, Barbados Royals in the CPL, the Paarl Royals franchise in SA20, Royals School of Business, Rajasthan Royals Academy with a global network. Following the restructuring of its investor base, RSG aims to expand its footprint in sports globally, leveraging its expertise and strong presence in India. Our investment focus is on early-stage opportunities with exposure to attractive media rights and ventures that enable us to explore synergies across the group. At the Royals Sports Group, our mission is to "Transform Society through Sport, Transform Sport through Innovation." We believe that royalty is earned, not inherited. This ‘Spirit of Royalty’ sets the Royals apart from other organizations globally—we call it being Royal at heart.
Board Member
Feb 2024
Avado is a leading provider of CIPD qualifications in the UK and Middle East. For over a decade, we have partnered with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) to empower HR and L&D professionals to excel in their careers. With a proven track record, Avado has guided over 50,000 learners towards their professional goals, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to develop and grow.​ ​ Our unique approach – transforming the way CIPD professionals learn​ Our commitment to quality education is reflected in our online learning, curated by industry experts on our interactive and user-friendly platform. The learning experience is further enhanced by the addition of cutting-edge AI tools, exclusive to Avado. Learners have the support of Ava, a 24/7 learning assistant, to guide them to get the most from their qualification. Additionally, a new feedback tool called QuickScore takes the stress out of assessments, helping to keep them on track with instant feedback and assignment writing tips. ​ ​ Supported by a team of dedicated experts​ Learners are guided by an experienced team of tutors, all professionals in their field, who bring practical insights to live online classes. Our tutors provide ongoing support, ensuring that students feel confident and prepared for their CIPD assessments. This dedication drives Avado’s 98% CIPD pass rate and our consistently Excellent rating on Trustpilot.​ ​ Unlock further career opportunities with Avado Connect​ Avado CIPD learners receive free membership to Avado Connect – a vibrant network of over 2,000 HR and L&D professionals. Members gain exclusive access to monthly masterclasses, the latest job opportunities, and tailored career advice. Connect with experienced mentors and join a community dedicated to supporting your growth and success.
2019
Board Member
Jun 2019
Hive Learning is on a mission to reshape the learning industry by continuous innovation and a commitment to develop talent thats ready for tomorrows challenges. Our magic? Easy to use systems that help L&D teams deploy engaging learning to 1000s of people easily. Plus all the stuff that makes social media addictive and more. We help workforces all over the world deliver strategic learning programmes spanning leadership, inclusion, innovation and more. We partner with more than 50 of some of the worlds most exciting and forward-thinking organisations, including two of the worlds leading business schools, the likes of Legal & General, Sky, and PepsiCo, and amazing charities transforming mental health like Shout and Place2Be. Founded by world-renowned coach Sir Clive Woodward and backed by the UK’s leading Venture Builder, Blenheim Chalcot, we have a heritage of high performance - meaning were well placed to help millions of people learn together every day
late stageE-learning
2018
Board Member
Nov 2018
Researcher’s mission is to become the world’s leading research discovery platform – giving scientists and researchers the easiest way to stay up to date the content they need to advance their work, and giving the businesses that need to reach those researchers the most efficient and effective ways to do so. Since launching a mobile app in mid-2017, Researcher has grown quickly to become a must-have tool for scientists and academics with now more than 1,700,000 users globally. The app integrates feeds from thousands of sources and applies machine learning to enable users to easily discover highly relevant research papers. Researcher is a Blenheim Chalcot company. Blenheim Chalcot is the UK's leading venture builder. Founded in 1998, Blenheim Chalcot specialises in building digital businesses that transform industries. It has portfolio sales of over £300m, more than 3,000 employees, and a successful track record of over 40 companies. Find out more at www.researcher-app.com
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