The COVID pandemic has galvanised interest in the life sciences sector among investors. The UK Bioindustry Association (BIA) recently published a report on UK biotech financing for 2021, which shows that a record £4.5bn was invested into UK life sciences companies in 2021.
Join us for the following webinars as we delve deeper into the life sciences sector.
Life Sciences Part 1 “Keeping the lights on – how do you raise money from UK and international investors to sustain your next phase of growth?”
Friday 4th March 2022
12:30pm – 1:30pm
During this session our Life Sciences team of experts will cover the funding journey:
- Private equity capital v debt-based private capital
- Tips for acquiring private capital
- Monetising your intellectual property
- Preparing for funding
Life Sciences Part 2 “Dispelling the myths around listing your business”
Friday 18th March 2022
12:30pm – 1:30pm
During this session our team of sector experts will cover:
- IPO process
- Specific DD requirements for life sciences companies
- Role of a nomad
- Preparing for an IPO
- The investor ecosystem
Speakers
- Claus Andersen – Funding/Investment Partner, Corporate – Freeths
- Iona Silverman – Intellectual Property Partner – Freeths
- Peter Jennings – Partner, Corporate Finance – Healthcare & Thames Valley – Grant Thornton
- Jesper Ronald Petersen – Investor
- Colin Aaronson – Director, Corporate Finance – Healthcare – Grant Thornton
- Vadim Alexandre – Head of Healthcare – SP Angel Corporate Finance
- David Hignell – SP Angel Corporate Finance
- Tim Davies – Regional Head, UK Primary Markets – The London Stock Exchange Plc