Sam Taylor

Sam Taylor is an Investment Manager at PwC Raise Ventures who serves as a Startup Mentor at the University of Helsinki.1 In his role at PwC, he advises early-stage, high-growth companies as they prepare for and go through their Series A investment rounds.12

Expertise and Background

Taylor specializes in supporting DeepTech companies across various sectors, including HealthTech, CleanTech, computing, and energy.1 His educational background is in Biotechnology, with a focus on CRISPR gene-editing.1

Professional Experience

Investment and Advisory::

• Assists companies in preparing investor documents, including financial models and datarooms1
• Has a wide network in the European venture capital landscape1
• Leverages PwC's internal network of subject matter experts1

Industry Knowledge::

• Well-versed in market standards for deal terms in Seed, Series A, and Series B deals1
• Previous experience as a strategy consultant in pharma and life sciences1

Areas of Expertise::

• Early-stage financial modeling
• Go-to-market planning
• Commercial due diligence
• Global expansion strategies
• Market sizing
• Venture capital1

As a Startup Mentor at the University of Helsinki, Taylor likely brings his extensive experience in investment and startup advisory to support emerging companies and entrepreneurs affiliated with the university's incubator programs.