Team

Monica has degrees in Physics, Nanotechnology and a doctorate in Nanomaterials (National Physical Laboratory). Over more than a decade in startups, Monica has built solar cells, batteries and DNA sequencers, and characterized them with novel techniques of her invention. Monica’s focus on sustainability and multidisciplinary mindset has led her to deliver on business development, commercial strategy, fundraising, and putting together an award-winning company, bringing us a step closer to net zero. Monica solicits transparency and good communication practices.

Boris obtained a PhD in chemistry from the Florida State University, working in the field of organic photochemistry. Subsequent postdoctoral appointments brought him to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he was part of a project with the aim of converting solar power into chemical energy, and to the University of Cambridge, where he was working on supramolecular self-assembly. Dr Breiner has more than 8 years of experience in industrial R&D.

Stephanie obtained her MChem from the University of Sussex, with a research project in the field of inorganic synthesis. She completed her PhD at Imperial College London, specialising in the synthesis and electrochemical characterisation of ferrocene species for use as in highly efficient inverted perovskite solar cells and other electronic applications. Stephanie also has experience developing materials for sustainable energy storage devices.

Stephen completed his MSci at the University of Cambridge, with a part III project on Novel battery materials. He then achieved his PhD at the University of Warwick, specialising in the photochemistry of molecular metal oxides. This research led to a postdoctoral partnership with Johnson Matthey on novel catalytic materials.

Daniel obtained his MSc in Chemistry from the Weizmann Institute of Science, where he investigated the self-assembly of the biopolymer silk in the presence of metal nanoparticles. He then completed his PhD at the University of Glasgow, where his research focused on the automated discovery of functional nanomaterials with unique optical signatures and catalytic behaviour. Alongside his academic research, Daniel has over three years of industrial R&D experience in the pharmaceutical and medical aesthetics sectors.

Claire has specialised in asparagus agronomy and research. She has a MPhil in Soil Science from the University of Aberdeen and graduated with a BSc in Agricultural technology and management from Cranfield University. Both soil management and sustainability remain strong passions. Alongside this, Claire is qualified in agronomy with BASIS and FACTS qualifications, food hygiene and auditing. Claire is a Technical Adviser to Lambda for Plant Science and Trials.

ACA-qualified CFO (LSE First, ex-PwC) with 11 years leading finance through fundraising, growth and turnaround across VC-backed cleantech, founder-owned retail/manufacturing and a £50m-asset charity. Raised £25m+ in equity and debt, with hands-on ownership of investor due diligence, financial modelling, legal completion, EIS compliance and share issuance. Deep experience managing cash flow and runway in capital-constrained businesses, from board- level forecasting through to scenario planning under real cash pressure. Combines this with full technical ownership of tax, audit, statutory reporting and controls. Now runs Kingsman Advisory, providing fractional FD/CFO support to growing and early stage businesses. Fluent user of AI tools to drive automation, analysis and efficiency.

– Exited Founder
– MA (Oxford), LL.M.(LSE), Post-graduate certificate in Genetics (Cambridge), Ph.D. in Social Science (Imperial College Business School)
– Fellow of St Edmund’s College, Cambridge
– Fellow (Entrepreneurship Centre) Judge Business School, Cambridge
– Consultant to agricultural research centres of CGIAR (CIP, IITA, ICRAF, Worldfish) on intellectual property strategy
– Previously worked for Nickerson, Shell’s former seed business

Prof. Wright obtained his PhD at Cambridge University and holds a full professorship there. His research focuses on new methodologies in inorganic synthesis across the periodic table and the ways in which these synthetic approaches can be used to obtain new and existing classes of compounds in novel ways. He has published around 390 papers and is named inventor of 12 patents. Wright was awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry Meldola Medal and the Main Group Medal and is a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Prof. Bryce S. Richards studied physics and electrical engineering in New Zealand and Australia. He joined Heriot-Watt University, U.K., as a lecturer in 2006, being promoted to full professor in 2008. Since 2014, he is Professor of Nanophotoinics for Energy at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany. His primary research areas lie in spectral conversion (up- and down-conversion), luminescent materials, light management, next-generation photovoltaics, and solar-driven water treatment (including photocatalysis).

Iain is an impact investor, and aside from Lambda Energy is involved in other climate-focused start-ups in clean energy and one in a novel, sustainable greenhouse design solution. He has 20 years’ experience in renewables and having developed several solar farms, is now involved in the development of large battery storage projects to help balance supply and demand on the grid. He has a passion for nature recovery and co-founded the wildlife charity Beaver Trust.

Teruko serves as SVP of VC Investments at Caygan Capital, UK/Singapore/Japan-based multi-strategy fund one of whose invest area is early-stage startups tackling social issues like climate change and ageing societies. She led investments in over twenty companies and worked as Board Observer for five companies. Before joining Caygan in 2014, she was an investment banker covering public and utilities sector at Goldman Sachs for a decade. Teruko has an MBA from London Business School.