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Calum Forsyth

Investor

Investor at Techstart Ventures

Edinburgh, Scotland

Writes $130K – $700K checks Β· typically $350K

About

Calum Forsyth holds a STEM PhD and has spent ten years in early-stage companies, including co-founding Seed Haus, an angel fund and incubator, and serving as an investor at Techstart Ventures. He currently runs Tanis Labs, a studio focused on building new companies and conducting research, while advising founders and research teams. His recent work concentrates on funding mechanisms and commercialization pathways for breakthrough science.

Experience

  1. Tanis LabsFoundercurrent2025 β€” present
  2. Techstart Ventures LLPVC Investor2020 β€” 2025Greater Edinburgh Area
  3. Seed HausFounder & CEO2017 β€” 2020
  4. University of StrathclydeEnterprise Solutions - Director2016 β€” 2019Glasgow, United Kingdom
  5. University of StrathclydeStartup Advisor - Director of Accelerator Programme2015 β€” 2016Glasgow, United Kingdom
  6. KPMGRisk Consultant - Financial Services2013 β€” 2015Edinburgh & London, United Kingdom
  7. Cancer Research UKScientist - PhD Scientist2011Beatson Institute for Cancer Research
  8. PfizerScientist - MSci Internship2009Sandwich, Kent
  9. Link Technologies Ltd (Scotland)Scientist - Industrial Placement2007 β€” 2008Scotland

Education

  1. University of GlasgowMSci, Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
  2. University of StrathclydeDoctor of Philosophy (PhD), Organic Chemistry

Skills & more

Start-ups17Entrepreneurship10Business Development15Research13Data Analysis10Business Strategy12Consulting5Biotechnology5Chemistry7Medicinal Chemistry3Teaching4Leadership Development2
+3 moreCustomer AcquisitionManagementPharmaceutical Industry

Languages English

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