Yasmin Siraj

Yasmin Siraj is a rising star in biotech venture capital, recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe - Finance list for her work as an Investment Manager at Backed VC. She leads biotech investing at the firm, actively sourcing deals, conducting diligence, and holding board positions, notably for Cytosolix, Inc. backed+1

She is deeply involved in the biotech community, having co-founded London Bio, a quarterly event for lifesciences and techbio professionals, and contributing to the development of Backed VC's angel community. Her work focuses on backing founders who are transforming healthcare through data and discovery, with a keen interest in computational biology. backed+2

Prior to her venture capital career, Yasmin was a highly accomplished figure skater, representing Team USA in ladies' singles and later with the Haydenettes synchronized skating team. Her notable achievements include being a two-time JGP silver medalist and the 2010 US Junior silver medalist. wikipedia+3

Yasmin's academic background includes an A.B. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Harvard University and an MPhil in Bioscience Enterprise from the University of Cambridge, providing her with a strong foundation in both science and business. backed+2

Beyond her professional and athletic pursuits, Yasmin is also a competitive classical pianist, having performed at Carnegie Hall three times, showcasing a diverse range of talents and disciplined dedication from a young age. wikipedia+3