Where does Amer Sheikh work?

Amer Sheikh is Partner at Novo Holdings.

Where did Amer Sheikh go to school?

Amer Sheikh studied at Loughborough University (Ph.D., Experimental Condensed Matter Physics); Loughborough University (B.Sc. (Hons), Physics); The Ridgeway School.

Amer Sheikh

Investor

Partner at Novo Holdings

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

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About

Amer Sheikh joined Novo Holdings Seed Investments as a Partner in January 2026, where he leads the firm's Quantum Technologies investment strategy, covering quantum computing and sensing, advanced computing, and enabling software and infrastructure. He previously worked as an Investment Director at HSBC Ventures leading its Quantum and Deep Tech themes, and held senior investment roles at Sky Ventures and Centrica Ventures. He holds a PhD in Physics from Loughborough University and the Institut Laue Langevin and a BSc (Hons) in Physics.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechQuantum Computing

Experience

Novo HoldingsPartnercurrent2026 — presentCopenhagen Metropolitan Area
Token.ioInvestor2025 — 2026London Area, United Kingdom
TechWolfInvestor2024 — 2026Belgium
FINBOURNE TechnologyInvestor2024 — 2026London Area, United Kingdom
Greenly | Certified B CorpInvestor2024 — 2026Paris, Île-de-France, France
HSBCInvestment Director - HSBC Ventures2023 — 2026Greater London
SolidatusInvestor2023 — 2026London, England, United Kingdom
QuantexaInvestor2023 — 2026London, England, United Kingdom
ClassiqInvestor2023 — 2026London Area, United Kingdom
SkyHead of Startup Investments & Partnerships2021 — 2023London, England, United Kingdom
PapercupBoard Observer2021 — 2023London, England, United Kingdom
InCrowdBoard Observer2021 — 2023London
SDVI CorporationBoard Observer2021 — 2023Sunnyvale, California, United States
Mixergy LtdBoard Observer2021London, England, United Kingdom
MinutBoard Director2021London, England, United Kingdom
OmnidianBoard Observer2021Seattle, Washington, United States
LO3 EnergyBoard Observer2021Portland, Oregon, United States
Grid EdgeBoard Observer2021London Area, United Kingdom
EchoCare TechnologiesBoard Observer2021Tel Aviv, Israel
Mainspring EnergyBoard Observer2021San Francisco Bay Area

Skills & more

Climate Investing2Value Creation2Investment Strategies2Innovation ManagementInnovation DevelopmentBusiness ModelingFinancial ManagementFinancial ServicesCorporate StrategyDigital StrategyHuman Resources (HR)Generative AI

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Enterprise SaaSMachine LearningTalent ManagementPhysicsAnalysisMaterials ScienceResearchStrategyManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipStrategic Thinking

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Colleagues at Novo Holdings

Aaron Nelson

Partner at Novo Holdings

Abhijeet Lele

Senior Partner at Novo Holdings

Alan Liu

Principal at Novo Holdings

Aleks Engel

Partner at Novo Holdings

Alex Grooten

Senior Manager, Head of Accounting at Novo Holdings

Álvaro Gallego Jurado

Manager at Novo Holdings

Amalie Stokkeland

Senior Associate at Novo Holdings

Amit Kakar

Managing Partner at Novo Holdings

Frequently asked questions

Who is Amer Sheikh?: Amer Sheikh joined Novo Holdings Seed Investments as a Partner in January 2026, where he leads the firm's Quantum Technologies investment strategy, covering quantum computing and sensing, advanced computing, and enabling software and infrastructure. He previously worked as an Investment Director at HSBC Ventures leading its Quantum and Deep Tech themes, and held senior investment roles at Sky Ventures and Centrica Ventures. He holds a PhD in Physics from Loughborough University and the Institut Laue Langevin and a BSc (Hons) in Physics.
Where does Amer Sheikh work?: Amer Sheikh is Partner at Novo Holdings.
What does Amer Sheikh invest in?: Amer Sheikh invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Quantum Computing.
Where did Amer Sheikh go to school?: Amer Sheikh studied at Loughborough University (Ph.D., Experimental Condensed Matter Physics); Loughborough University (B.Sc. (Hons), Physics); The Ridgeway School.

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Shared employers

Also worked at FINBOURNE Technology4

Will PrendergastPartner at Frontline Ventures Eoghan DormanSenior Associate at Highland Europe Nicholas de VibeSenior Associate at AXA Venture Partners Khalid KeenanFounder at Elevate (formerly Bloom)

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Matt CherianVenture Partner at Monta Vista Capital Angela ToyPartner & COO at Golden Gate Ventures Giuseppe DonvitoPartner at P101 Ventures Damien DidierInvestor at Daphni Richard LeeInvestor at Medicxi Advika JalanResearch Analyst at MMC Ventures

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Also worked at Solidatus2

Jay WilsonInvestor at AlbionVC Emil GigovPartner at AlbionVC

Also worked at Quantexa9

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