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Calum Forsyth

Investor

Investor at Techstart Ventures

Edinburgh, Scotland

Writes $130K – $700K checks · 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.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Experience

  1. Tanis LabsFoundercurrent2025 — present
  2. Techstart Ventures LLPVC Investor2020 — 2025Greater Edinburgh Area
  3. Seed HausFounder & CEO2017 — 2020
  4. University of StrathclydeEnterprise Solutions - Director2016 — 2019Glasgow, United Kingdom
  5. University of StrathclydeStartup Advisor - Director of Accelerator Programme2015 — 2016Glasgow, United Kingdom
  6. KPMGRisk Consultant - Financial Services2013 — 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 — 2008Scotland

Skills & more

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

Languages English

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Calum Forsyth?
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.
Where does Calum Forsyth work?
Calum Forsyth is Investor at Techstart Ventures.
What check size does Calum Forsyth write?
Calum Forsyth typically writes checks of $130K – $700K.
Where did Calum Forsyth go to school?
Calum Forsyth studied at University of Glasgow (MSci, Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry); University of Strathclyde (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Organic Chemistry).

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