Location London, England, United Kingdom Regions Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Gender Male
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Mithi Thaya is an entrepreneur and early-stage investor at the intersection of science and technology.
He has founded, scaled, and exited multiple companies in agricultural biotechnology, life sciences, and applied AI — ventures collectively backed by over $80 million in funding. These companies are rooted in deep scientific research, including a
university spinout developed in collaboration with two globally recognized professors at the University of Cambridge.
As an investor, Mithi focuses on early-stage opportunities across science and technology. He is frequently appointed by founders and investors to board and advisory roles, where he helps accelerate commercialization and unlock timely liquidity through strategic carve-outs and early M&A.
Mithi began his career in private equity and holds a degree in bioscience from the University of Cambridge, where his research focused on the cellular biology of ageing and human longevity.