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Yara Alenazi

Investor, HealthTech at MassMutual Ventures

United Kingdom

Overview 

Yara Alenazi is a HealthTech investor with experience at MassMutual Ventures and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Oxford. She serves on advisory boards and as a mentor, contributing to the growth of innovative companies in the digital health sector. Alenazi's career highlights include her role as an Investment Analyst at Oxford Investment Consultants and her involvement in BioInnovation Institute as a Venture House Advisory Board member.

Work Experience 

  • Senior Associate, Healthtech & Biotech Lead

    2025 - Current

  • Associate, Healthtech & Biotech Lead

    2022 - 2025

    MassMutual Ventures (MMV) is a multistage global VC firm investing in fintech, enterprise SaaS, climatetech, healthtech and cybersecurity. With teams based in Boston, Singapore, and London, MMV manages over $1 billion in investment capital across the globe.

  • Venture House Advisory Board

    2024

    The BioInnovation Institute’s (BII) Venture House is an 18-month program offering life science startups a EUR 1.3 million convertible loan and mentorship to accelerate growth and innovation.

  • Board Member

    2025

  • Board Observer

    2023 - 2025

  • Board Member

    2025

  • Board Observer

    2023 - 2025

  • Board Member

    2025

  • Board Member

    2025

  • Board Observer

    2023

  • TechBio Chapter Champion - BioCapital Network

    2024

    The BioCapital Network is an international community of over 275 investors, representing over 170 unique funds and several Angels across 20+ countries, all actively backing UK-based life science companies. The community aims to provide a medium for life science investors to network, develop meaningful relationships, share high-quality deal flow, open co-investment opportunities and enable discussions on the latest industry trends and challenges. Through our online community platform and regular events, I support the growth of the TechBio Chapter.

  • Mentor

    2024 - 2024

    The first Saudi Hackathon in London held at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia Cultural Bureau. This event, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, brought together Saudi students in the UK to promote creativity and innovation. Participants collaborated on developing cutting-edge solutions across various disciplines, with top projects receiving recognition and awards. The hackathon provided an excellent platform for showcasing the talents and innovative spirit of Saudi students. https://www.spa.gov.sa/N2118856

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