Peter Baines
InvestorVenture Partner at Ahren Innovation Capital
United Kingdom
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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81 people in our graph share verified history with Peter — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Paul McNabbunlockedPeter: together at Imperial College London (1980–1982)
×5Peter: together at INSEAD
×2Peter: together at Imperial College London
×3Peter: together at Ahren Innovation Capital
About
Peter Baines blends over 25 years of venture capital experience with a physics degree and hands-on software work on MRI scanners, plus Permira private equity experience, enabling rare cross-stage deep‑tech expertise.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechDeep TechHardwareRobotics
Experience
- Ahren Innovation CapitalPartnercurrent2017 — present
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUSTChair of Finance Committee and Trusteecurrent2017 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- Action TutoringChaircurrent2013 — presentLondon
- Advent Venture PartnersGeneral Partner1999 — 2019
- Schroder VenturesInvestment Director1993 — 1999
- PWC ConsultingSenior Consultant1987 — 1990
- PickerSoftware Engineer1984 — 1987
Skills & more
Investments20Growth Capital16Venture Capital15Private Equity10Business Strategy1Start-upsMergers & Acquisitions1Entrepreneurship1Corporate DevelopmentDue DiligenceCorporate Finance1Strategic Partnerships1
+2 more
ValuationStrategyLanguages English · French
From Peter's professional profile.
Colleagues at Ahren Innovation Capital
Alice Newcombe-Ellis
Founding and General Partner at Ahren Innovation Capital
Alma Louise Donohoe
Promoter at Ahren Innovation Capital
Andy Parker
Founding Partner at Ahren Innovation Capital
Anuj Nanwani
Principal at Ahren Innovation Capital
David Novak
Advisor at Ahren Innovation Capital
Diego Alegría
Investment Analyst at Wollef Ventures
Eve Young
Head of Corporate Affairs and Branding at Tetragon Financial Group Limited
Jaime Díaz Torre
Associate at Glisco Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Peter Baines?
- Peter Baines blends over 25 years of venture capital experience with a physics degree and hands-on software work on MRI scanners, plus Permira private equity experience, enabling rare cross-stage deep‑tech expertise.
- Where does Peter Baines work?
- Peter Baines is Venture Partner at Ahren Innovation Capital.
- What does Peter Baines invest in?
- Peter Baines invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Hardware, Robotics.
- What check size does Peter Baines write?
- Peter Baines typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Peter Baines go to school?
- Peter Baines studied at INSEAD (MBA); Imperial College London (BSc, Physics).














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