Where does Sir Steve Jackson work?

Sir Steve Jackson is Founding Partner at Ahren Innovation Capital.

Where did Sir Steve Jackson go to school?

Sir Steve Jackson studied at University of California, Berkeley; The University of Edinburgh (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology); University of Leeds (BSc Hons).

Sir Steve Jackson

Investor

Founding Partner at Ahren Innovation Capital

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States

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471 people in our graph share verified history with Sir — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Glen AndersonunlockedSir: together at University of California, Berkeley (1988–1990)

×6Sir: together at University of California, Berkeley

×5Sir: together at University of Leeds

About

Sir Steve Jackson originated olaparib/Lynparza—the first marketed DNA-repair enzyme inhibitor, partnered with AstraZeneca and Merck—and combines a Cambridge professorship with part‑time CEO and early-stage operating experience.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechDeep TechHardwareRobotics

Experience

Insmed Innovation UKChief Research Officercurrent2023 — presentBabraham Research Campus, UK
Ahren Innovation CapitalFounding Partnercurrent2018 — present
Mission Therapeutics Ltd.Founding Scientistcurrent2011 — present
University of CambridgeProfessor of Biology (Frederick James Quick Professor)current1995 — present
Adrestia Therapeutics Ltd.Founder and Chief Scientific Officer2018 — 2023Cambridge, United Kingdom
The Gurdon Insititute, University of CambridgeHead of Cancer Research UK Laboratories2004 — 2022
The Gurdon Institute, University of CambridgeGroup Leader1991 — 2022
Mission TherapeuticsFounder and Chief Scientific Officer2010 — 2017
KuDOS PharmaceuticalsFounder and Chief Scientific Officer1997 — 2006Cambridge, UK

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 Sir Steve Jackson?: Sir Steve Jackson originated olaparib/Lynparza—the first marketed DNA-repair enzyme inhibitor, partnered with AstraZeneca and Merck—and combines a Cambridge professorship with part‑time CEO and early-stage operating experience.
Where does Sir Steve Jackson work?: Sir Steve Jackson is Founding Partner at Ahren Innovation Capital.
What does Sir Steve Jackson invest in?: Sir Steve Jackson invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Hardware, Robotics.
Where did Sir Steve Jackson go to school?: Sir Steve Jackson studied at University of California, Berkeley; The University of Edinburgh (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology); University of Leeds (BSc Hons).

Founder mafias

The University of Edinburgh mafia118

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Martin SchrimpffMechanical Engineering with Management TechniquesFounded Kocomo +1 Jeffrey ChangGraduate StudiesFounded Doblet +1 James WattBachelor of Laws - LLBFounded BrewDog +1 Chris Schulze-MelanderOriental StudiesFounded PROPER +1 Nicolas HourcardMsc Finance & InvestmentFounded QuestDB +1 Jay LipmanBachelor's degreeFounded Resilience Investments +1

+ 111 more

University of Leeds mafia50

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Iain DukesMScFounded Viriom +1 Jack AngelaBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Meanderx +1 John FordBSc (1st Class)Founded Metrion Biosciences +1 Richard GodwinMBAFounded AlumaPower Tony KouzaridesFounded Storm Therapeutics Steve JacksonBSc HonsFounded Mission Therapeutics

+ 43 more

Ahren Innovation Capital mafia3

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Sir Gregory WinterFounding PartnerFounded Bicycle Steve JacksonPartnerFounded Mission Therapeutics

Same school

Also attended University of California, Berkeley2,000

Steve WozniakCo-founder of Apple Aravind SrinivasCo-founder & CEO of Perplexity AI Ali GhodsiCo-founder & CEO of Databricks Abraham BachrachCo-founder & CTO of Skydio Trevor OelschigInvestment Team at General Catalyst Scott DavisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)

+ 1,994 more

Also attended The University of Edinburgh405

Sofia DolfeInvestor at Index Ventures Freya Svedberg-KeatingInvestor at Medicxi Kevin JohnsonInvestor at Medicxi Patrick NorrisGeneral Partner at Notion Capital Sarah MandersonLegal Director at Hoxton Ventures Polly BarnesInvestor at EQT Ventures

+ 399 more

Also attended University of Leeds233

Joseph StolermanInvestor at Index Ventures Laura CliffordTalent Director at Northzone Jason MorrisVice President, Investor Relations at Sapphire Ventures Ian MilbournGeneral Partner & COO at Notion Capital John MesrieOperating Partner at Inreach Ventures Phil TomkinsonFinance & Portfolio Associate at Giant Ventures Global Llp

+ 227 more

Shared employers

Also worked at University of Cambridge285

Masha LevinVenture Partner at One Way Ventures Chris WeyrerPrincipal at Vida Ventures Annie DongInvestor at Dorm Room Francesco PomponiInvestor at Extantia Capital Jonathan RobinsonSenior Independent Director at EMV Capital Philip KalikmanAssistant Professor of Real Estate, Finance, & Economics at Joyance Partners

+ 279 more

Also worked at Mission Therapeutics5

Jonathan HeppleManaging Partner at Rosetta Capital Ltd.Deborah HarlandChair, LifeArc Ventures Investment Committee at LifeArc Ventures Anne PhelanDDF SAB Member at Dementia Discovery Fund Steve JacksonPartner at Ahren Innovation Capital Paul ThompsonCDO at NRG Therapeutics

Also worked at KuDOS Pharmaceuticals1

Steve JacksonPartner at Ahren Innovation Capital