About
Sandy McKinnon has been a partner at Pentech Ventures since 2001, focusing on security technology, machine learning and artificial intelligence applications, and infrastructure technologies including blockchain and microservices. He has worked extensively on commercialising university technology, currently supporting Old College Capital at Edinburgh University and helping establish techstartNI's micro-seed fund for Northern Ireland. He previously held a Research Fellowship in nanotechnology at Cambridge University and holds a Ph.D. and B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Dundee.
ContactΒ· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3CybersecurityData & Infrastructure
Experience
- Pentech VenturesPartnercurrent2001 β present
- LifebitBoard Membercurrent2017 β present
- nPlanBoard Membercurrent2018 β present
- StackerBoard Membercurrent2019 β present
- eolaBoard Membercurrent2021 β present
- Advanced Marketing SolutionsSelf-employed consultant2001
- Heriot-Watt UniversityDirector of Knowledge Transfer1999 β 2001
- SagentiaManager of Advanced Tech Group1997 β 1999
- Scientific GenericsAdvanced Technology Group - Divisional Manager1996 β 1999
- University of CambridgePost Doc - Advanced EPSRC Fellowship in Nanotechnology.1989 β 1995
Skills & more
Entrepreneurship55Venture Capital69Start-ups92Business Strategy26Angel Investing17Business Development20Investments4Strategic Planning3Due Diligence17Product Marketing5Strategy30New Business Development7
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Cloud ComputingMobile DevicesCorporate DevelopmentRestructuringBusiness PlanningBusiness ModelingStrategic PartnershipsInternational BusinessPrivate EquityMergersEarly Stage CompaniesConsultingFrom Sandy's professional profile.
Investments
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Pentech Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Sandy McKinnon?
- Sandy McKinnon has been a partner at Pentech Ventures since 2001, focusing on security technology, machine learning and artificial intelligence applications, and infrastructure technologies including blockchain and microservices. He has worked extensively on commercialising university technology, currently supporting Old College Capital at Edinburgh University and helping establish techstartNI's micro-seed fund for Northern Ireland. He previously held a Research Fellowship in nanotechnology at Cambridge University and holds a Ph.D. and B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Dundee.
- Where does Sandy McKinnon work?
- Sandy McKinnon is Partner at Pentech Ventures.
- What does Sandy McKinnon invest in?
- Sandy McKinnon invests in AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure.
- What boards does Sandy McKinnon sit on?
- Sandy McKinnon holds tracked board seats at eola, Lifebit, nPlan, Stacker.
- What companies has Sandy McKinnon invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Acunu, Omniperception, SeeWhy, Sonaptic, Velocix.
- Where did Sandy McKinnon go to school?
- Sandy McKinnon studied at University of Dundee (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Condensed Matter and Materials Physics); University of Cambridge.
- Does Sandy McKinnon lead rounds?
- Yes β Sandy McKinnon has led 5 tracked investments.
Same school
Also attended University of Dundee13
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Also attended University of Cambridge893
Stewart ButterfieldCo-founder of Slack and FlickrDemis HassabisCo-founder & CEO of Google DeepMindNiko BonatsosVerdict Capital founder and pre-consensus investor formerly at General CatalystGeorgia StevensonInvestor at Index VenturesHannah SealInvestor at Index VenturesLeah von SiemensPartner at Manta Ray Ventures
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