What check size does Joe Stringer write?

Joe Stringer typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Where did Joe Stringer go to school?

Joe Stringer studied at Cranfield School of Management (MSc, Logistics & Supply Chain Management); University of Birmingham (BSc, Geography).

Joe Stringer

Former Partner at Octopus Ventures

United Kingdom

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Joe Stringer is Executive Chair at Automata, an AI-powered lab automation company deployed in NHS genomics labs and pharmaceutical organizations, and Partner at L1 Impact, a £500m health-focused impact fund of funds. With over 30 years in healthcare and life sciences, he has founded, grown, and invested in health tech businesses across all stages, including roles as Market Lead at Google Health, partner at EY, and investor at Octopus Ventures. He currently holds board positions at Lightship, Thriva, Holland & Barrett, and Mettle, focusing on lab automation, decentralized clinical trials, preventative health, and impact investing in health equity.

Experience

AutomataExec Chaircurrent2023 — presentGreater London
AutomataInvestor and Non Executive Director2022 — 2023Greater London
Holland & BarrettAdvisory Board Member - Wellness solutions / AIcurrent2026 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
Holland & BarrettNon Executive Director & ESG Committee2023 — 2025Greater London
BaringaAssociate Partnercurrent2025 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
L1 ImpactPartnercurrent2023 — presentGreater London
LightshipInvestor Directorcurrent2024 — presentEl Segundo, CA
ThrivaBoard Member & Advisorcurrent2024 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
MettleInvestor & Board advisorcurrent2023 — presentLondon, England, United Kingdom
Music HealthInvestor & Board advisor2023 — 2025
UfoniaBoard Advisor2023 — 2025Oxfordshire
Macmillan Cancer SupportInvestment Committee / Advisor2023 — 2024Greater London
UNAIDSInvestor2021 — 2024Geneva, Switzerland
AdviseIncBoard of Advisors2023 — 2024London, England, United Kingdom
Tympa Health Technologies LtdInvestor and Non Executive Director2023London, England, United Kingdom
Little JourneyInvestor and Non Executive Director2022 — 2023United Kingdom
Mango SciencesInvestor and Non Executive Director2022 — 2023
Octopus VenturesPartner2021 — 2023Greater London
Royal Society for Public HealthMember Board Of Trustees2016 — 2022London, United Kingdom
GoogleMarket lead - UK Health (NHS & Consumer)2020 — 2021Greater London
TenX HealthManaging Partner2019 — 2021London, United Kingdom
Candy CapitalInvestor and scale-up consultant2018 — 2019London, United Kingdom

Skills & more

digital wellness2Business-to-Business (B2B)2Senior Stakeholder Management1AI drug developmentlab automationDigital Strategy7Non-Executive Director5Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)3Management Consulting45Business Transformation78Performance Improvement43Public Sector91

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Stakeholder ManagementConsultingProcurementProfessional ServicesStrategic SourcingStrategyBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness Strategy

Role of the Director & The Board — Institute of Directors (IoD)
CF4 (AR) & CF30 (Approved person for arranging & advising financial investments) — Financial Conduct Authority

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Joe Stringer?: Joe Stringer is Executive Chair at Automata, an AI-powered lab automation company deployed in NHS genomics labs and pharmaceutical organizations, and Partner at L1 Impact, a £500m health-focused impact fund of funds. With over 30 years in healthcare and life sciences, he has founded, grown, and invested in health tech businesses across all stages, including roles as Market Lead at Google Health, partner at EY, and investor at Octopus Ventures. He currently holds board positions at Lightship, Thriva, Holland & Barrett, and Mettle, focusing on lab automation, decentralized clinical trials, preventative health, and impact investing in health equity.
What check size does Joe Stringer write?: Joe Stringer typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Joe Stringer go to school?: Joe Stringer studied at Cranfield School of Management (MSc, Logistics & Supply Chain Management); University of Birmingham (BSc, Geography).