With a distinguished track record guiding startups from early-stage funding to successful exits, Baines brings decades of experience and strategic insight to RANsemi as it gears up for growth and transformation.
“We are thrilled to welcome Rupert as Chairman,” said Peter Claydon, CEO of RANsemi. “His unparalleled expertise in scaling startups and navigating crucial inflexion points will be vital for RANsemi, especially as we build momentum and prepare for the next stage of growth.”
Baines has held leadership roles across high-growth companies, advising founders and boards through venture capital (VC) rounds, strategic partnerships, and acquisitions. Most notably, as CEO of UltraSoC, he reshaped the company and took it through to exit. In addition to his significant fundraising experience as an executive, he has worked directly as a VC at Pond Ventures and Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC).
“RANsemi is at a pivotal point in its journey,” said Baines. “I’m delighted to work alongside the team to help realise the company’s potential and create value for stakeholders. As a champion of UK technology, particularly semiconductors, I’m excited to be involved with this new British startup. RANsemi is bringing exciting technology to market and has the opportunity to reshape the landscape of wireless radio access networks.”
In addition to RANsemi, Baines currently holds positions as Chair of Cambridge Tech Week and UKTIN Semiconductor Experts Working Group, and is a mentor with various organisations, including the Royal Academy of Engineering, UK. He is a Trustee of UKESF, the charity that encourages young people to study electronics and supports them in education and early career development.
To learn more about RANsemi, visit ransemi.com.
