Tom Stafford is a seasoned finance professional and Managing Partner at DST Global, a global investment firm that focuses on internet-based companies. With his keen eye for spotting investment opportunities, Tom has led many successful investments, including Nubank, which went on to IPO in 2021 at a $41 billion valuation. Tom also led the firm's investment into fintech Klarna, now worth $6.7 billion, and co-led the Series A into payments provider Checkout.com, which raised $1 billion at a $40 billion valuation. Tom holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Trinity College Dublin and is a citizen of Ireland. He currently resides in London, UK.