Hi, I'm Harry Chrimes, Investment Manager at LYVA Labs, an early-stage health and life sciences impact investor based in the Liverpool City Region. I have nearly four years’ experience in investment and M&A, leading end-to-end due diligence, negotiating terms, and supporting portfolio companies from pre-seed to seed rounds. I enjoy connecting with founders through ecosystem networks, building financial models, and delivering investment readiness programs in incubators and accelerators. I’m passionate about turning breakthrough life sciences and deep-tech ideas into sustainable businesses that improve patient outcomes and deliver economic impact.

Harry Chrimes

Hi, I'm Harry Chrimes, Investment Manager at LYVA Labs, an early-stage health and life sciences impact investor based in the Liverpool City Region. I have nearly four years’ experience in investment and M&A, leading end-to-end due diligence, negotiating terms, and supporting portfolio companies from pre-seed to seed rounds. I enjoy connecting with founders through ecosystem networks, building financial models, and delivering investment readiness programs in incubators and accelerators. I’m passionate about turning breakthrough life sciences and deep-tech ideas into sustainable businesses that improve patient outcomes and deliver economic impact.

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Hi, I’m Harry Chrimes, Investment Manager at LYVA Labs, an early-stage health and life sciences impact investor based in the Liverpool City Region. I have nearly four years’ experience in investment and M&A, leading end-to-end due diligence, negotiating terms, and supporting portfolio companies from pre-seed to seed rounds.

I enjoy connecting with founders through ecosystem networks, building financial models, and delivering investment readiness programs in incubators and accelerators. I’m passionate about turning breakthrough life sciences and deep-tech ideas into sustainable businesses that improve patient outcomes and deliver economic impact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Duty Manager at Two Thirds Beer Co
September 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Duty Manager of Sheffield’s top-rated bar; led a team of 14, delivering strong financial results, outstanding guest experience, and 100% staff retention.
M&A Junior Associate (Warranty & Indemnity Insurance Broker) at Lockton Transactional Risks
April 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Managed flow of legal documentation, reviewed Information Memorandums and SPAs, analyzed due diligence reports, identified issues, and supported insurers and clients through final deal stages; contributed to business development.
Investment Manager at LYVA Labs
October 1, 2023 - Present
Sourced and due diligence early-stage health & life sciences and deep-tech opportunities; led end-to-end investment process, including term sheets, syndication, governance, portfolio management, and board observer duties.
Board Observer at Spotlight Pathology
July 1, 2024 - Present
Board observer from Pre-MVP to first commercial contracts; supported governance setup and seed round activity, culminating in £1.4m seed round in January 2026.
Board Observer at Medco Technologies
July 1, 2025 - Present
Supported setting up the board governance and seed raise; observed as part of LYVA Labs portfolio activity.

Education

GCSE at The Academy of St Francis of Assisi, Kensington, Liverpool
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
A Levels at The Liverpool Blue Coat Grammar School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
MA Economics at University of Glasgow
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
PG Cert Health Economics and Decision Modelling at University of Sheffield
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

GCSE (English Language B; Mathematics A)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
A Levels (Biology C; History A; Economics A)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
MA Economics (2.1) - University of Glasgow
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
PG Cert Health Economics and Decision Modelling - University of Sheffield
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences