Rupert Atkinson

Rupert Atkinson is an experienced professional specializing in innovation and growth within the capital access sector. Currently serving as an Innovation & Growth Specialist at Innovate UK Business Growth since January 2022, Rupert supports innovative companies in the southwest through fully-funded initiatives. In addition, Rupert is a Senior Advisor at Umbra Capital Partners, a mentor at the Bayes Entrepreneurship Fund and the University of Bath's Bath SETsquared Innovation Centre, and a Non-Executive Director at Bath & West Community Energy and Anaphite. Rupert holds a distinguished MBA from Bayes Business School and a BSc in Geography and Politics from the University of Bradford. Active in various investment roles, Rupert is a member of the Green Angel Syndicate and the Bristol Private Equity Club, with a strong focus on supporting ventures aimed at combating climate change.