Simon Tutton

Venture Capital Investor

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Associate at Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission
    Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    ●​ Contribute to regional climate investment strategies, engaging with stakeholders to mobilise capital for sustainable projects via the Enabling Investment Working Group and Future Energy Forum.

  • Director at The Small Wind Co-op
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    ●​ Oversee operational and financial performance of a renewable energy asset portfolio. ●​ Work with members to ensure long-term sustainability and growth.

  • Steampunk Ventures (1 yr 7 mos)
    • Co-Founder
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

      And we're off. Steampunk is on a mission to help start-ups and scale-ups crack the funding nut. A commercial and fundraising consultancy we work with companies, VCs and accelerators to research, analyse and engage investors.

    • Consultant
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

      ●​ Advise early-stage VC funds and startups (climate, health, AI, energy, manufacturing) on commercial strategy, fundraising and project management. ●​ Lead C-suite-level engagements, including board meetings, to refine growth strategies and investor pitches. ●​ Developed fundraising strategies for an AI-based digital health company and a sustainable fuels consultancy. Closed £800k angel funding. ●​ Supported a seed fund specialising in SaaS with commercial strategy and process optimisation. ●​ Co-ordinated successful Innovate UK Investor Partnerships application and VC commitment for a bio-tech startup. ●​ Multi-stage investor research for a FOAK floating offshore wind company raising a $20m (£16m) Series B round. ●​ Partnered with the Tech South West Growth Forge accelerator leading cohort investor readiness and investor research/engagement across core (various tech), climate, health and marine autonomy themes. ●​ Collaborating with the National Centre for Child Health Tech in Sheffield to develop an “Adoption Engine” accelerator with an active investment readiness and investor engagement programme.

  • Chief Investment and Revenue Officer at CirculAIRity
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    Leading investment strategy across every stage of investment for a consortium leading company building sustainable aviation fuel plants. Working with the board and other stakeholders to align funding to the strategy across equity, debt and grants.

  • Private Client Network (10 yrs 9 mos)
    • Co-Founder
      Mar 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 5 mos

      ●​ Established a networking platform for private client professionals, hosting events and managing an online community. ●​ Negotiated contracts, developed business strategies, and led marketing and social media efforts.

    • Director
      Nov 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 9 mos

      Founder of the UKs largest network of private client focused professionals. Company and revenue strategy, event management, marketing and social media strategy, operations, partnerships.