Where did Rupert Lyle go to school?

Rupert Lyle studied at University of Strathclyde (Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geography & Geology); Mearns Castle High School.

Rupert Lyle

Investor

Fund Principal, West Midlands Co-Investment Fund at Midven Ltd. · Investment Director at Future Planet Capital

West Midlands

About

Fund Principal for the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund, bringing over 30 years of portfolio management and investing experience to the region's capital ecosystem.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

r•••@midven.co.ukreveal

Experience

XOXO SODANon Executive Chaircurrent2026 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
The Founder Store LtdFounder & CEOcurrent2025 — presentUnited Kingdom
Future Planet CapitalFund Principal | West Midlands Co-Investment Fundcurrent2023 — presentBirmingham, England, United Kingdom
Future Planet CapitalInvestment Directorcurrent2023 — presentBirmingham, England, United Kingdom
Future Planet Capital RegionalInvestment Directorcurrent2023 — presentBirmingham, England, United Kingdom
The ArkFounder & CEOcurrent2019 — presentBirmingham, United Kingdom
VOLTEMPONon Executive Directorcurrent2021 — presentBirmingham, Midlands
Tennant Ventures LimitedFounder & CEOcurrent2021 — presentBirmingham, England, United Kingdom
The Oakwood Partnership LimitedPartnercurrent2016 — presentWest Midlands
London Co-Investment FundAdvisory Committee Membercurrent2014 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
Stowsafe FulfilmentNon Executive Chairman2022 — 2025Taunton, England, United Kingdom
At Pizza LimitedFounder & CEO2016 — 2023Birmingham and Edinburgh
CFS CareNon Executive Director2022 — 2023Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Bright Minds DaycareNon Executive Chairman2021Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Barclays VenturesDirector2007 — 2016West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
My First Friends LtdFounder & Non Executive Chairman2004 — 2008West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Catapult Ventures GroupDirector2006 — 2007Midlands
West Midlands EnterpriseHead of Investments2003 — 2005West Midlands
Visual Gold LtdCommercial Director2002 — 2003Telford, United Kingdom
3i Group plcDirector2000 — 2001Midlands
3i Group plcRegional Director1998 — 2000Greater Hamburg Area
3i Group plcDirector1993 — 1998West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
3i Group plcInvestment Executive1989 — 1993Greater Aberdeen Area

Skills & more

Investor Relations27Exit Strategies26Exit Process6Business Planning10Business Strategy14Corporate Finance10Mergers & Acquisitions7Venture Capital7Negotiation31

Languages English · German

From Rupert's professional profile.

Colleagues at Midven Ltd.

Andy Bard

Portfolio Manager at Midven Ltd.

Daniel Gaize

Investment Associate at Future Planet Capital

Huw Sparkes

Investment Manager at Midven Ltd.

Jordan Ong

Investment Associate at Future Planet Capital

Julie Davies

Fund Accountant at Future Planet Capital

Luize Silina

Investment Analyst at Future Planet Capital

Samantha Mills

Finance Associate at Midven Ltd.

Surjit Kooner

Managing Director, Regional at Future Planet Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rupert Lyle?: Fund Principal for the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund, bringing over 30 years of portfolio management and investing experience to the region's capital ecosystem.
Where does Rupert Lyle work?: Rupert Lyle is Fund Principal, West Midlands Co-Investment Fund at Midven Ltd..
Where did Rupert Lyle go to school?: Rupert Lyle studied at University of Strathclyde (Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geography & Geology); Mearns Castle High School.