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Alex Wilson
Partner at IQ Capital
Alex Wilson is a Partner at IQ Capital, a London-based deep tech venture capital firm.1 He joined IQ Capital in October 2019 as an associate and was promoted to partner in June 2023.12
Background and Expertise
Alex holds a PhD in Computational Biology from the University of Manchester.1 He specializes in AI and Biotechnology sector analysis.3 His academic background includes graduating at the top of his BSc Chemistry cohort at the University of Manchester, with a focus on quantum-mechanical simulation of chemical systems.4
Role at IQ Capital
As a partner at IQ Capital, Alex:
- Works closely with several portfolio companies, including Optellum3
- Sources new investment deals3
- Serves on the boards of companies such as DreamFold, Imperagen, Pictura Bio, AiM Medical Robotics, Optellum, and Tagomics1
Notable Achievements
- Led the Seed round in DreamFold, a generative machine learning company1
- Played a key role in IQ Capital's recent investments in deep tech companies1
- Contributed to the firm's knowledge of the deep tech space1
Alex Wilson's promotion to partner, along with colleague Archie Muirhead, came as IQ Capital announced the final close of its fourth Venture Fund at $200m and the launch of its second $200m Growth Fund.1 This expansion reflects the firm's focus on investing in UK and European startups that commercialize IP-rich breakthrough technologies and supporting founders with global ambitions.1
