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Peter Baines

Investor

Venture Partner at Ahren Innovation Capital

United Kingdom

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

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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

Skills & more

Investments20Growth Capital16Venture Capital15Private Equity10Business Strategy1Start-upsMergers & Acquisitions1Entrepreneurship1Corporate DevelopmentDue DiligenceCorporate Finance1Strategic Partnerships1
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Languages English · French

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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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