# Con Gornell

> Con Gornell is a seed investor backing Art, Travel and Content. See 3 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Total investments: 3
- Last investment: Mar 2020
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026

Con Gornell is a seed investor focused on Art and Travel. Con is an investor, advisor and consultant for a broad portfolio of entertainment, tech and cultural organisations. He was Executive Vice President, Marketing (EMEA) at Warner Bros. Pictures until 2018 and has previously worked for BBH, Grey and Mediacom.

## Contacts

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## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $1M–$2M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Art | 1 | 33% |
| Travel | 1 | 33% |
| Content | 1 | 33% |
| Auctions | 1 | 33% |
| Digital Media | 1 | 33% |

7 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 2 | 67% |
| Pre-Seed | 1 | 33% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cryptograph | Cryptograph is a publishing and auction platform of digital creations made by icons and artists that generate funds for charity forever. Cryptograph is a discovery platform built on the Ethereum Blockchain. On our website, fans and collectors can come to explore, experience, collect and trade unique digital creations made by world-renowned iconsand artists. Cryptographs are initially auctioned off on our platform using an innovative auction model that rewards every bidder who takes part (detailed in a post that will be published later this week), after which the Cryptographs can be traded between collectors forever on the secondary market. Each Cryptograph supports a charitable cause close to its creator’s heart, and every time the Cryptograph is transacted it automatically raises money for its creator and for its charitable cause, forever. Our platform gives creators an entirely new way to monetize their talent and creativity and allows them to truly realize the intrinsic value of their work over the long term, whilst at the same time delivering great philanthropic impact. Each Cryptograph is truly unique and designed to exist forever, it is in essence a digital legacy that brings people closer to the creators they admire.Perpetual Altruism, the social enterprise behind Cryptograph, was founded by a team of entrepreneurs, impact investors, and blockchain pioneers who are passionate about using technology to do good. At the heart of the Cryptograph platform is the desire to support creators and the charitable causes that they care about. Every time a Cryptograph is transacted, money is donated to the creator’s cause, forever. Thanks to this sustainably philanthropic model, creators, charities, collectors, and Perpetual Altruism are all incentivised to make sure that each Cryptograph generates a long-term positive social impact.The Cryptograph platform is built on the Ethereum blockchain and uses smart contract technology to process and automate all transactions in a secure and transparent environment. | $1M | Seed | Mar 20, 2020 | https://cryptograph.co/ |
| Applaudience | Applaudience combines data mining & data analysis with strategic communication during the theatrical movie release processes. | $192.3K | Pre-Seed | Mar 03, 2020 | https://applaudience.com/ |
| Culture Trip | Since 2011, our award-winning content has inspired millions of you to chase your travel dreams. Now, we’re taking you there with our immersive, small-group adventures.Curated by experts and led by Local Insiders, our trips bring together like-minded travellers to share new experiences, and make unforgettable memories. Say goodbye to thewell-trodden path, and hello to one-of-a-kind, premium adventures designed to reignite a sense of wonder for the world – and an appetite for the unfamiliar.And it couldn’t be easier. From curating authentic experiences to hand-picking unique accommodations, we’ve done all the hard work for you – so all you need to do is book. With 24-hour response time, your own dedicated travel expert and flexible booking policies as standard, we make exploring the world hassle free.We’re also committed to doing travel right. Looking after our planet is more essential than ever, which is why we’re on our way to becoming a fully carbon neutral travel company – just a part of how we help people explore the world while being good to it. For us, travel is about making connections – with a place, its people and its culture. Our small-group trips are an invitation to connect with a destination, to dive beneath the surface and experience it authentically. So whether on your own or with a group of friends, join us, and discover the world the Culture Trip way. | $2M | Seed | Jun 26, 2015 | https://theculturetrip.com |

3 of 3 investments shown.

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## FAQ

### What does Con Gornell invest in?

Con Gornell invests primarily in Art, Travel and Content startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Kingdom. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is Con Gornell's check size?

Con Gornell typically joins rounds of $1M–$2M at Seed. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Con Gornell participates in.

### How do I contact Con Gornell?

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### When did Con Gornell last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Con Gornell closed in Mar 2020. Shizune tracks 3 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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