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Proximo Ventures

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Pre-Seed–Seed · 20 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Proximo invests in early-stage deep-tech companies emerging from top-tier UK research institutions. The firm targets founders tackling hard problems in life sciences, climate tech, and industry 4.0, leveraging the concentrated innovation ecosystems at Cambridge, Oxford, and Imperial College London. The syndicate model combines capital from angels with structured technical diligence and access to mentor networks.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 11, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Check
$65K – $195K
Instruments
Equity

Team · 20 people

from the firm's website
Anse Arif· Medical Doctorin

Clinician with an interest in healthcare innovation and applied AI.

Daniel Aguilar· LLB Law · PhD, Criminologyin

More than three years of work experience in public and private law.

Dilyara Sabirova· PhD, Cancer Immunologyin

Focused on innovation across biotech and oncology.

Ege Havlucu· BA (Hons) Economics and Managementin

Published researcher in health policy with interests in fintech and healthtech.

Franziskus Schorr· BSc Management & Technologyin

Experience in startups and venture capital, focused on deep-tech investing across the UK and EU.

Haruna Inuwa· PhD, Engineering Science (Energy)in

Experience in energy, climate and deep tech.

Isabelle Zane· PhD, Genomicsin

Genomics PhD with interests in biotech and sustainability.

John McGinty· PhD, Biotechnologyin

Biotechnology PhD exploring novel theragnostics for age-related diseases.

Lynton Sutton· BEng Mechanical Engineering, MSc Cleantech Innovationin

Ten years of experience in nuclear, including eight years in nuclear fusion reactor construction.

Sissi Wang· BSc Economics, Finance and Data Sciencein

Experience in fintech with an interest in venture capital and private equity.

Vanessa Kan· BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economicsin

Experience in growing startups with an interest in venture capital.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Proximo Ventures invest at?
Proximo Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What is Proximo Ventures's typical check size?
Proximo Ventures typically writes checks of $65K – $195K.
What sectors does Proximo Ventures focus on?
Proximo Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Energy, IoT, Medical Devices, New Materials, Robotics.

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