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Michael Laycock

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Investment Director at British Business Bank
📍 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Michael is an Investment Director at British Patient Capital, focusing on making and managing venture capital fund investments. With a degree in Economics & Political Science from the University of Birmingham and an Investment Management Certificate, he has built a career within the British Business Bank, supporting high-growth companies.

His professional interests highlight a deep passion for the UKs innovation landscape. He actively engages with key venture capital firms like IQ Capital and Longwall Venture Partners, as well as talent investors like Entrepreneur First, indicating a strong commitment to fostering the countrys technology and startup ecosystem.

He plays a key role in deploying capital into venture funds that back the next generation of innovative UK companies.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Investment Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Venture Capital Funds
His entire career at British Patient Capital and the British Business Bank has centered on making and managing investments into VC funds.
UK Tech Ecosystem
His work involves investing in and supporting the growth of the UK's technology and innovation sector through various specialized funds.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
Investment Director
British Business Bank
1-2017 - 1-2022
Senior Investment Manager
British Business Bank
8-2015 - 1-2017
Investment Manager
British Business Bank
4-2011 - 7-2015
Investment Operations Officer
Coal Pension Trustees Services
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Education
2001 - 2004
Economics & Political Science
University of Birmingham
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