Calum Forsyth
InvestorInvestor at Techstart Ventures
Edinburgh, Scotland
Writes $130K β $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
- Tanis LabsFoundercurrent2025 β present
- Techstart Ventures LLPVC Investor2020 β 2025Greater Edinburgh Area
- Seed HausFounder & CEO2017 β 2020
- University of StrathclydeEnterprise Solutions - Director2016 β 2019Glasgow, United Kingdom
- University of StrathclydeStartup Advisor - Director of Accelerator Programme2015 β 2016Glasgow, United Kingdom
- KPMGRisk Consultant - Financial Services2013 β 2015Edinburgh & London, United Kingdom
- Cancer Research UKScientist - PhD Scientist2011Beatson Institute for Cancer Research
- PfizerScientist - MSci Internship2009Sandwich, Kent
- Link Technologies Ltd (Scotland)Scientist - Industrial Placement2007 β 2008Scotland
Education
- University of GlasgowMSci, Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
- University of StrathclydeDoctor of Philosophy (PhD), Organic Chemistry
Skills & more
Start-ups17Entrepreneurship10Business Development15Research13Data Analysis10Business Strategy12Consulting5Biotechnology5Chemistry7Medicinal Chemistry3Teaching4Leadership Development2
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Customer AcquisitionManagementPharmaceutical IndustryLanguages English
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Same school
Also attended University of Glasgow38
Andreas SchropferHead of Finance at Brighteye VenturesKelsey BolanderAssociate β Business Ops & Partner Support at Energize VenturesRob DesboroughGeneral Partner and Chair of Seraphim Space Accelerator at Seraphim SpaceNatalie JohnstonInvestment Principal at 4BIO CapitalLydia KwonVP Partnerships at DWF LabsPhilippe de LathuyLegal Counsel at Astanor Ventures
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Also attended University of Strathclyde55
ThomasGeneral Partner at Acadian Ventures Management, LlcRob DesboroughGeneral Partner and Chair of Seraphim Space Accelerator at Seraphim SpaceRupert LyleInvestment Director at Future Planet CapitalRoss StrachanInvestor at Adara VenturesAngus ConroyInvestor at Scottish Equity PartnersCalum PatersonInvestor at Scottish Equity Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at University of Strathclyde3
Also worked at KPMG259
Abbie RobusAssociate Director at Mayfair Equity PartnersRonnyInvestor at InvestinorAndrew ScottSenior Finance Manager at GreycroftAnya RajaniAssociate at Sapphire VenturesJack RobersonInvestor at 8VCRemy MartinClient Team Member at Generation Investment Management
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Also worked at Cancer Research UK18
Giovanni MariggiInvestor at MedicxiDominic SchmidtGeneral Partner at Advent Life SciencesMilenko CicmilVenture Partner at Cure VenturesMartin TaylorPrincipal at F-Prime Capital PartnersAlex Badamchi-ZadehVice President at SV Health InvestorsSophie HughesInvestment Analyst at Seroba Life Sciences
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Also worked at Pfizer124
Jigar RaythathaInvestor at Third Rock VenturesAbbie CelnikerInvestor at Third Rock VenturesErin MooreInvestor at Third Rock VenturesJeb KeiperInvestor at Third Rock VenturesRichard ChesworthInvestor at Third Rock VenturesBriggs MorrisonEntrepreneur Partner at MPM BioImpact
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Edward LandoScout
Partner at Pareto Holdings
Jenny FieldingScout
Founder & General Partner at Everywhere Ventures
Nadav Ben-ChanochScout
Partner at Pareto Holdings
Audrey Osborne
Investor at Techstart Ventures
Hal Wilson
Partner at Techstart Ventures
Jamie Andrews
Partner at Techstart Ventures
Julie Curran
Venture Partner at Techstart Ventures
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