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Kelsey Lynn Skinner

Partner at IP Group

San Francisco Bay Area

Overview

Work Experience

  • Partner, Technology Venture Capital @ IP Group plc

    2012 - 2024

    London-based venture capital investment group, focused on building and funding innovative disruptive technology companies, with around $1.5B aum; primary sectors include deeptech, climate and life sciences.

  • Board Director, Investor

    2013 - 2024

    Novel technology out of Cambridge University; led seed round and follow-on investment.

  • PLC Board Director

    2021 - 2022

    Mirriad is the leading in-content advertising solution, built on Academy Award Winning Entertainment Technology and powered by a unique fusion of data, AI and creativity. Company is listed on London Stock Exchange and I joined the board as PLC director in Feb 2021. Showreel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLnZaItawYg

  • Board Director, Investor

    2013 - 2022

    Novel technology out of Imperial College; led investment rounds and engaged international and strategic co-investment.

  • Investor, Board Director, former Chair

    2015 - 2021

    Novel technology developed at Imperial College for water data analytics; led seed and follow-on funding including support of strategic investment and exit strategy.

  • Investor, Board Director

    2015 - 2020

    Internet of Things data platform for insurance, led first investment round.

  • Advisory Board

    2017 - 2018

    Advisory board member for Factor[e] Ventures, a U.S. early-stage venture investor focused on developing economies.

  • Member of the Screening Committee

    2013 - 2017

    Angel investment group focused on women-founded startups.

  • Partner

    2008 - 2012

    Silicon Valley based early-stage venture capital investor.

  • Board Director

    2008 - 2012

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