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Andrew Symes

Founder

Co-founder at OXCCU

United Kingdom

FoundedOXCCU

About

Andrew Symes is the co-founder and CEO of OXCCU Tech Ltd, a University of Oxford spinout developing catalysis technology to convert waste carbon into fuels, chemicals, and plastics. He previously worked as a venture capital investor in the climate technology sector.

Co-founder at OXCCU

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OXCCU's investors · 9

Aramco Venturessince 2025Braavos CapitalLos Angeles · since 2025Clean Energy VenturesBoston · $100K – $5M checks · since 2025Eni NextBoston · since 2025IAGi VenturesLondon · since 2025International Airlines Group (IAG)London · since 2025ORLEN VCWarsaw · since 2025Safran Corporate VenturesParis · $1.1M – $5.4M checks · since 2025TechEnergy VenturesBuenos Aires

Co-founders at OXCCU

AA
Andrew Alexander Dacres SymesExecutive Officer, Director
JJ
Jane JinCo-founder
PE
Peter EdwardsAcademic Co-founder
TX
Tiancun XiaoAcademic Co-founder
BYBenzhen Yao
Benzhen YaoAcademic Co-founder

Experience

  1. OXCCU TECH LTDChief Executive Officercurrent2021 — presentOxford, England, United Kingdom
  2. IP Group plcInvestment Director2022London, England, United Kingdom
  3. IP Group plcInvestment Manager2019 — 2022London, United Kingdom
  4. RFC PowerNon Executive Director2020 — 2022London, United Kingdom
  5. 8power LimitedNon Executive Director2021 — 2022Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
  6. BPAssociate - BP Ventures2016 — 2019London, United Kingdom
  7. BPAsset Economist2015 — 2016London, United Kingdom
  8. BPStrategy Analyst2014 — 2015London, United Kingdom
  9. BPShipping Operations2013 — 2014London, United Kingdom
  10. C-Capture Ltd., LeedsNon Executive Director2019Leeds, United Kingdom
  11. One Young WorldOne Young World Ambassador2017Bogotá, Bogotá D.C. Department, Colombia
  12. London 2012Fleet Team Leader2012
  13. University of OxfordMChem Chemistry Research2011 — 2012Chemistry Research Laboratory

Skills & more

Microsoft Office5Chemistry4Venture Capital2Energy2Strategy5Shipping2Oil & Gas Industry2TradingBusiness DevelopmentCommodity MarketsLNGProject Management
+11 moreRenewable EnergyClimate ChangeAutomotiveStart-upsPower PlantsElectric PowerFinancial ModelingTeamworkOil & Gas ExplorationStart-up VenturesVenture Financing

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Andrew Symes?
Andrew Symes is the co-founder and CEO of OXCCU Tech Ltd, a University of Oxford spinout developing catalysis technology to convert waste carbon into fuels, chemicals, and plastics. He previously worked as a venture capital investor in the climate technology sector.
Where does Andrew Symes work?
Andrew Symes is Co-founder of OXCCU.
What companies did Andrew Symes found?
Andrew Symes founded OXCCU.
Where did Andrew Symes go to school?
Andrew Symes studied at University of Oxford (MChem, Chemistry); Harvard Law School (Program on Negotiation); London Business School (Financing the Entrepreneurial Business).

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