Sam Gyimah

Sam Gyimah is a Venture Partner at Lakestar based in London, United Kingdom, where he focuses on multi-stage technology venture investments across the European market. Alongside his venture capital work, he serves as a non-executive director at Goldman Sachs International and holds a director position at Renaissance Learning. Prior to entering the private investment sector, Gyimah spent nearly a decade in the UK Parliament representing East Surrey and served as the UK Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation. At Lakestar, he contributes to a firm that has backed prominent technology companies including Spotify, Revolut, and Skype, and recently participated in funding rounds such as a $50 million seed investment in Sky Spy. His professional background bridges public policy and financial services, positioning him to guide technology startups navigating complex regulatory and growth environments.