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Peter Baines

Investor

Venture Partner at Ahren Innovation Capital

United Kingdom

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

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

  1. Ahren Innovation CapitalPartnercurrent2017 — present
  2. THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUSTChair of Finance Committee and Trusteecurrent2017 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  3. Action TutoringChaircurrent2013 — presentLondon
  4. Advent Venture PartnersGeneral Partner1999 — 2019
  5. Schroder VenturesInvestment Director1993 — 1999
  6. PWC ConsultingSenior Consultant1987 — 1990
  7. PickerSoftware Engineer1984 — 1987

Education

  1. INSEADMBA1991 — 1992
  2. Imperial College LondonBSc, Physics1980 — 1983

Skills & more

Investments20Growth Capital16Venture Capital15Private Equity10Business Strategy1Start-upsMergers & Acquisitions1Entrepreneurship1Corporate DevelopmentDue DiligenceCorporate Finance1Strategic Partnerships1
+2 moreValuationStrategy

Languages English · French

From Peter's professional profile.

Colleagues at Ahren Innovation Capital

Alice Newcombe-Ellis
Founding and General Partner 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
Janusz Marecki
AI Partner at Ahren Innovation Capital
Janusz Marecki, PhD
AI Partner at Ahren Innovation Capital
Joanna Green
Principal at Ahren Innovation Capital
Joanna Green, PhD
Partner at Ahren Innovation Capital

Frequently asked questions

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.

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Also attended Imperial College London484

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Shared employers

Also worked at Advent Venture Partners3

Kaasim MahmoodGeneral Partner at Advent Life SciencesFrederic CourtInvestor at FELIX CAPITALSarah HardyDirector, Head of New Investments at Archangels

Also worked at Schroder Ventures31

Lauren ArribasInvestor at GreycroftSimon SegarsExecutive Advisor at Black Opal VenturesCarolyn WollAssociate at Volition CapitalTiffany ChhoaSenior Analyst at Partech VenturesLouis SautetPartner at Founders FutureMonica ChaseManaging Director, Head of Investor Relations at TSG Consumer Partners

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Also worked at Picker2

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