Adrian Jones
“As head of ventures for BMNT I’m excited to partner with UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund to support innovative defence and dual-use technologies, paving the way for commercial success and bolstering national security and defence.”

Adrian Jones

Venture Partner

Adrian Jones is venture partner for UKI2S.

Starting his career in various software development roles he moved into a public service at the FCDO covering issues including defence and security for over a decade.

Adrian ran a defence focussed venture building programme at the Alacrity Foundation and has served on public and private boards such as the cyber resilience centre for wales and startup Graphium.

Presently Adrian leads the ventures side of BMNT supporting government clients and dual use founders. Adrian co-founded the U.K. defence investor network, volunteers with the National Cyber Security Centre, and co-founded the dual use incubator Pivot Labs.

His passion for national security & defence paired with his familiarity with the investment landscape is an asset within UKI2S’ portfolio decisions.

UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund Team