Lynton Sutton

4D Planner, Engineer, Investor

📍 United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 7 investments📅 9 years investing🗓 Last invested Aug 2020
VC🌍 United Kingdom
7
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2
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1
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3
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9y
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Investor
Aug 2020
what3words is the simplest way to talk about location. It has divided the world into 3m x 3m squares, each with a unique 3 word address. Now people can refer to any precise location – a delivery entrance, a picnic spot or a drone landing point – using just three simple words. what3words is used by businesses and governments to operate more efficiently, and by individuals to find and share locations. Over 650 businesses, government organisations and NGOs in over 170 countries are using 3 word addresses.
Investor
Oct 2019
Were Carwow. The car-changing destination for life-changing moments. We get it. Changing your car’s a big deal, and it usually comes at a pretty big junction in your life. So whether you’re buying, selling, or (car) window shopping, we’ll give you total confidence in your choice. You won’t find biassed reviews or shady interests here. Just honest opinions, clear prices, and a network of trusted dealers. No haggling. No stress. No costs. Just cruising. That’s great news for dealers, too. With access to over 3 million customers, we help our dealer partners fill forecourts, lower costs, and sell more than ever before. But what does Carwow look like under the hood? We’re a dedicated team of over 350 experts across the UK, Germany, Spain and Portugal. But we’re not all petrol heads (well, maybe Mat is). Were curious, humble, and empowered individuals relentlessly driven and passionate about creating the best car buying experience, and a fantastic place to work. Ready to kick your career up a gear? We’re hiring at www.carwow.co.uk/jobs
Investor
Jul 2019
Cornish Lithium is pioneering the clean extraction of lithium to support the UK’s transition to renewable energy and secure a domestic supply for the batteries that power smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. Our innovative projects focus on the environmentally responsible extraction of lithium from hard rock and geothermal waters in the historic mining district of Cornwall.
mid stageMining
Investor
Jun 2019
Freetrade is an app that makes investing simple, and free. Our award-winning app was voted Best Share Trading Platform at the British Bank Awards 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. With over 1,300,000 users, were growing fast. Get the app: http://freetrade.io Forum: http://community.freetrade.io
Investor
Mar 2019
We’re the digital wealth manager that gives you the power to put your money where your mind is and invest your way. We specialise in general investment accounts, stocks and shares ISAs, Junior ISAs, Lifetime ISAs and pensions. There’s a reason 200,000 clients trust us to manage over £4.5bn of assets*, making us the UKs largest digital wealth manager. Whatever your life goals, we’re here for your investment journey. Our wealth services team can offer comprehensive personalised planning advice with a qualified financial adviser as well as general support and guidance. Nutmeg is a J.P.Morgan company offering investments and digital wealth management services to consumers, complementing Chase’s digital bank in the UK. As with all investing, your capital is at risk. The value of your portfolio with Nutmeg can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you invest. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future. Nutmeg is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. *Correct as at 30 June 2022
Investor
Mar 2017
corporate content never felt like Monzo.
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2026
Founder
Mar 2026
Stealth AI Startup is a private community for founders, researchers, and engineers building next-generation AI companies before public launch. Founders tag themselves here to: 🔹 Gain credibility while working in stealth 🔹 Connect discreetly with other AI founders 🔹 Receive inbound interest from early-stage VCs 🔹 Join curated founder-only circles & discussions 🔹 Access hiring pipelines for early team building If youre building an AI startup in stealth, add your profile to the community and tag yourself to this page. Your stealth journey deserves visibility — without revealing your idea. Join the world’s largest AI stealth founder network.
2025
Investment Associate
Nov 2025
Backing the UK’s breakthrough innovation before the world notices. We’re embedded across Cambridge, Imperial and Oxford, selecting exceptional founders early and supporting them with capital, mentorship, and a global investor network. Our edge? Proximity to innovation, deep sector expertise, and a syndicate of founders, operators and inventors who bring more than just capital.
2020
Investor
Aug 2020
what3words is the simplest way to talk about location. It has divided the world into 3m x 3m squares, each with a unique 3 word address. Now people can refer to any precise location – a delivery entrance, a picnic spot or a drone landing point – using just three simple words. what3words is used by businesses and governments to operate more efficiently, and by individuals to find and share locations. Over 650 businesses, government organisations and NGOs in over 170 countries are using 3 word addresses.
2019
Investor
Oct 2019
JustPark is transforming the way people park, offering faster, smarter solutions for drivers and destinations globally. From venues and councils to private driveways, our platform makes it simple for drivers to find, book, and pay for parking—while empowering our operating partners to deliver exceptional parking experiences. In the UK, more than 14 million drivers trust JustPark to reserve parking spaces, with a car parked every two seconds via our platform. Across the Atlantic, we power over $1 billion in booking volume for more than 500 customers in North America, parking over 40 million vehicles annually at landmark venues including Mercedes-Benz Stadium, The Greek Theatre, the Rose Bowl, and the Las Vegas Convention Center. Our platform equips operators with the tools to streamline operations, reduce costs, and unlock actionable insights. With decades of innovation, JustPark is redefining parking, one space at a time. Interested in working at JustPark? Visit our Jobs page to browse open roles and apply directly on LinkedIn.
Investor
Oct 2019
Were Carwow. The car-changing destination for life-changing moments. We get it. Changing your car’s a big deal, and it usually comes at a pretty big junction in your life. So whether you’re buying, selling, or (car) window shopping, we’ll give you total confidence in your choice. You won’t find biassed reviews or shady interests here. Just honest opinions, clear prices, and a network of trusted dealers. No haggling. No stress. No costs. Just cruising. That’s great news for dealers, too. With access to over 3 million customers, we help our dealer partners fill forecourts, lower costs, and sell more than ever before. But what does Carwow look like under the hood? We’re a dedicated team of over 350 experts across the UK, Germany, Spain and Portugal. But we’re not all petrol heads (well, maybe Mat is). Were curious, humble, and empowered individuals relentlessly driven and passionate about creating the best car buying experience, and a fantastic place to work. Ready to kick your career up a gear? We’re hiring at www.carwow.co.uk/jobs
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