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Experienced Corporate Venture Capital Leader

Ventures Manager | Corporate Venture Capital | Biotech & Industrial Tech Operator

Europe

Description

This leader is an experienced corporate venture capital manager and biotech operator with a strong foundation in biochemical engineering. With expertise in industrial climate technologies, deep-tech, and biotechnology, this professional excels at bridging scientific innovation and commercial scaling. They have influenced venture investments, strategic partnerships, and portfolio growth, co-leading sizable funding rounds and serving on multiple boards. Known for navigating rigorous technical due diligence and fostering cross-sector collaboration, this leader drives the sustainable advancement of cutting-edge technologies aligned with strategic corporate priorities.

Key Roles

•Led venture investments in industrial decarbonization, advanced materials, and bio-manufacturing technologies at a global mining corporation’s corporate venture capital unit
•Co-led a significant Series A funding round and secured pivotal commercial partnerships at a pioneering biotechnology scale-up focused on cultivated meat
•Managed deep-tech and climate technology investments with extensive transaction exposure, actively engaging on multiple portfolio company boards
•Experience as a founder-side operator and biotech scale-up leader with strong competencies in intellectual property management, financial modeling, and commercialization
•Published multiple peer-reviewed scientific papers and holds a doctoral degree in biochemical engineering underpinning advanced technical expertise

Education

•Doctorate-level research in life sciences and biochemical engineering from a recognized UK university
•Master’s degree in chemical engineering from a well-regarded regional university
•Bachelor’s degree with double majors in chemical engineering and bioengineering from a leading regional institution

Focus Areas

Corporate Venture CapitalStrategic PartnershipsVenture ScalingIndustrial DecarbonizationBio-ManufacturingDeep-Tech InvestingIntellectual Property Management and Commercialization

Industries

Industrial TechnologyClimate TechnologyBiotechnologyDeep-TechAdvanced MaterialsAgriculture and Food Technology

Geographical Coverage

United KingdomEuropeNorth America

Stage

SeedSeries AEarly Growth

Personal Interests

HomebrewingAnalogue PhotographyBotany

Certifications

Associate Membership of a leading chemical science professional society

Meet Me

I combine a deep scientific foundation with practical venture capital and operational leadership to help industrial and biotech innovations reach commercial scale. Thriving at the intersection of science, technology, and business, I partner with entrepreneurs and corporates to bring breakthrough solutions to market. Outside work, I enjoy craft brewing, analogue photography, and exploring plant life.

Personas

Corporate Venture Catalyst

•Leads investment strategy and portfolio management for a multinational mining corporation’s venture capital branch, focusing on climate and industrial innovation
•Coordinates venture sourcing and diligence efforts across Europe and North America
•Builds enduring strategic collaborations with venture capital funds, accelerators, and corporate innovation teams

Superpowers

Superpowers not available

Sweet Spot

Excels at the nexus of deep technical expertise, strategic corporate investment, and hands-on operational leadership—ideal for navigating and scaling frontier technologies in industrial sustainability and biotechnology. This leader’s ability to connect scientific detail with business impact makes them a valuable asset for ventures seeking transformative and sustainable growth.

Functional Skills

Venture Investment & Strategy

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Deal Sourcing and Due Diligence- Evaluated over 200 startups in climate, materials, and industrial technology sectors, applying rigorous technical, intellectual property, and commercial assessments.

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Investment Execution and Portfolio Management- Led several investments and follow-on financings with extensive transaction exposure and managed numerous portfolio boards as director or observer.

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Corporate Venture Capital Thesis and Ecosystem Development- Developed internal venture theses around industrial decarbonization and bio-based materials, establishing robust global strategic partnerships.

Operational Leadership & Scale-up

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Fundraising and Partnership Development- Co-led a major Series A funding round, secured commercial partnerships, and built legal and intellectual property infrastructures at a biotech scale-up.

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Manufacturing and Scale-up Strategy- Shaped pilot manufacturing operations and supported senior hiring to prepare the biotech venture for commercial growth.

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Intellectual Property and Technology Management- Managed extensive patent portfolios and invention disclosures, optimizing IP spending and licensing within innovation-focused organizations.

Technical & Scientific Expertise

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Biochemical Engineering and Process Scale-up- Applied biochemical engineering proficiency to evaluate and support bio-manufacturing and industrial process technologies.

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Scientific Research and Publications- Authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific papers underpinning technological credibility in biotechnology and advanced materials.

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Technical Due Diligence Tools- Utilizes domain-specific modeling and patent analytics tools to conduct comprehensive investment evaluations.

User Manual

This professional operates best with clear strategic goals and collaborative environments that value scientific rigor aligned with commercial objectives. Prefers transparent communication, early alignment on investment strategies, and a balance of data-driven insights with visionary innovation. Trust and long-term partnership orientation energize their work style.