About AI Dionic
The team behind Allen, the AI agent transforming deal sourcing
Our Mission
Transforming Capital Allocation
At AI Dionic, our mission is to transform the way capital finds opportunity in the UK and European markets. We believe that every promising venture deserves to find its ideal investor, and every investor deserves tools that truly understand their unique investment philosophy. We created Allen, our AI agent for deal sourcing, to bridge the critical gap between raw data and actionable intelligence. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence with a focus on trust and security, we're able to interpret complex investment criteria and deliver deeply researched, highly relevant opportunities that might otherwise remain undiscovered. Our focus on the UK and European mid-market stems from our recognition that this vibrant ecosystem often suffers from data fragmentation, language barriers, and inadequate coverage by generic global platforms. We're committed to building technology that addresses these specific challenges, empowering investors to make faster, more informed decisions.
Innovation with Purpose
Founded by experts in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and financial technology, AI Dionic combines technical innovation with enterprise-grade security and deep domain knowledge. We apply cutting-edge Agentic AI systems to solve real business challenges in investment decision-making. We believe that the future of deal sourcing lies not in overwhelming analysts with more data, but in delivering precise, actionable intelligence that aligns perfectly with each firm's unique investment strategy. Allen represents our vision of that future – where technology doesn't replace human judgment but enhances it, allowing investment professionals to focus their expertise where it matters most. As we continue to develop and refine our technology, we remain guided by our core purpose: guiding capital to where it matters most, creating value for investors and opportunities for innovative companies across the UK and Europe.
Our Values
Intelligence Over Information
We believe in transforming raw data into actionable intelligence. Our technology doesn't just retrieve information; it interprets it, contextualizes it, and delivers insights that drive decision-making.
Security by Design
With deep roots in cybersecurity, we build systems with security and privacy as foundational principles. Our commitment to protecting sensitive financial data ensures our solutions are trustworthy and reliable.
Augmenting Human Expertise
We design our AI to enhance human capabilities, not replace them. Allen is built to handle the time-consuming analytical work, freeing investment professionals to apply their judgment and expertise more effectively.
Agentic AI Excellence
We push the boundaries of agentic AI systems, creating intelligent agents that can understand complex mandates, autonomously gather and analyze information, and deliver results that meet specific strategic needs.
Domain-Specific Innovation
We combine technical excellence with deep understanding of financial services and investment processes, ensuring our innovations solve real-world challenges faced by investment professionals.
Client-Centered Design
We build our technology in close collaboration with investment professionals, ensuring that Allen addresses real-world challenges and delivers tangible value to our users.
Our Team
AI Dionic brings together experts in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and financial technology to create transformative tools for the investment community.
Dr. Runli Guo
CEO & Founder
Runli founded AI Dionic in March 2024 following a successful career in cybersecurity. Her 16 years experience spans across payment service industry, gaming, insurance and high tech sectors. She held leadership roles at FTSE 250 and Fortune 500 companies, formerly working as CISO at Gett, Valarian, and the Global Head of Digital Cybersecurity Initiatives at Marsh McLennan. Named a Top 30 UK CISO in 2022 by CSO Online, Runli is a thought leader with deep expertise in AI and cybersecurity. She has a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Surrey specialising in Natural Language Processing.
John Adeojo
CTO & Co-Founder
As a leader in AI Engineering, John Adeojo specialises in designing and building complex Agentic AI systems. He actively shares his expertise through his growing YouTube channel, Data-Centric, which has amassed around 12,000 subscribers. His significant open-source contributions in Agentic AI have advanced the field. John holds a Master's degree in Operations Research, Applied Statistics, and Risk from Cardiff University and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Manchester. He has considerable experience in developing AI solutions for the financial services sector, having collaborated with the NatWest Group, RBS International, HSBC, and Shawbrook Bank.
Ray Stanton
Non-Executive Director Chair
Ray Stanton joined AI Dionic Board early 2025 as the Non-Executive Director Chair to bolster the company's growth strategy. Ray brings a wealth of experience to AI DIONIC having led the Global System Integrator Division at BT Global Services. His expertise extends to founding RJMS Services in 2016, where he provides strategic business consulting and transformational services in addition to holding NED/Board Roles for UK & US businesses. Ray was instrumental in helping set up global programmes on cyber resilience for the World Economic Forum and sat on the advisory board for the Information Security Forum. He has extensive experience in supply chain security and also held board level roles in the marketing sector and commercial services. With his strong background in engineering and a BA in Business Administration from Bristol, Ray Stanton is a well-respected professional known for his philanthropic endeavours. He is known for his work in various charities over the past three decades, but takes most pride in establishing in 2004 the White Hat foundation in support of ChildLine (NSPCC). The White Hat Ball has gone on to deliver £3M in net contributions to ChildLine. Ray was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2025. Ray is also recognised for his advocacy for developing diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity and technology.
Dr. Ali Baghdadi
Board Advisor & CEO Coach
Dr. Ali Baghdadi joined AI DIONIC as Board Advisor and CEO coach in January 2025. His focus is on helping the CEO and the Board to design the most effective Go-To-Market strategy. Dr. Ali founded Aptec as a student and grew it to a $2 Billion dollar company by 2022. Following Aptec's acquisition by Ingram Micro, a $50 Billion global IT company, Dr. Ali took on the role as CEO for the META region & SVP at Ingram Micro Inc. Ali is an inventor with several patents pending in AI and Cyber Security. He cofounded a number of software companies in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security and Telecoms. These include Cybral Inc, Softec, GetBee, Aptelecom and others. Ali studied Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering, then obtained an MSc and PhD in computer science from Imperial College – London. He believes in continuous learning and has attended courses at Stanford University Business School. As well as his IT background, he is an advocate for renewable energy and encouraging entrepreneurship. He is recognized as a thought leader and international speaker on Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Technology.
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