Biotech Buddies London
Biotech Buddies London
Tue, Sep 13, 18:30
Bread Street Kitchen • London
£65
Biotechs and the City Summer, 12th July, 6-9.30pm
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Description
Biotechs and the City Summer is the latest quarterly networking event for senior life science executives organised by Biotech and Money. The 3hr evening function will serve as an informal forum for up to 70 executives to come together, network and enjoy a relaxed evening with their peers and protégés, together with timely and pertinent presentations or panels.
BATC Summer is hosted by CMS, a multinational law firm headquartered in London and an annual community partner of Biotech and Money.
The theme of the evening is 'Drawing a crowd: what can crowdfunding bring to traditional life science investment syndication?' led by Capital Cell; the first European equity crowdfunding platform specialising in biotech and life science
18.00 - Arrival, drinks, and networking
18.30 - Welcome Remarks and introduction to the Capital Cell platform: Laura Ferguson, UK Director, Capital Cell
18.35 - Crowdfunding regulatory considerations: Sam Robinson, Partner, CMS
18.45 - Panel Discussion: 'What can crowdfunding bring to traditional life science investment syndication?'
Chairman: Ian Tomlinson, Chairman, Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst and Apollo Therapeutics Fund
Panelist: Daniel Oliver, CEO, Capital Cell
Panelist: Sarah Haywood, CEO, MedCity, Angels in MedCity
Panelist: Neil Morgan, Medtech Specialist, Innovate UK
Panelist: Fuchsia Curry, Syndicate Manager, Deepbridge Capital
Panelist: Claire Brown, Investment Manager, Biocity Group Ltd
19.15 - Case study: Ajan Reginald, CEO, Celixir
In 2014, Celixir, a UK-based regenerative medicine company set a record for crowdfunding, raising £670k in 7 days from over 300 investors and at a £75m valuation / £37 per share. Three years later they offered a partial exit to investors at £101/share, which 90% of investors declined, and kept their shares! Celixir are now preparing for a potential IPO.
19.30 - Pitches / networking, drinks and canapés
1. A microbiome company with an equine scientific feed targeting prevention of colitis and laminitis.
2. A med tech company with software to automate DVT diagnosis from hand-held ultrasound scans.
3. A drug discovery platform based on machine learning with existing big pharma partnerships.
4. An in-ear remote monitoring device for key physiological parameters with cloud-based data analytics and significant industry traction.
5. A medical device allowing single-surgeon keyhole surgery to improve efficiency in operating theatres
6. Therapeutics company with a vaccine pipeline to prevent bacterial infections and reduce antimicrobial resistance.
Attend this event for free: Register an investor account on www.capitalcell.co.uk and receive a promotional code for a 100% discount via email
Please note as this event is hosted by CMS, we are not accepting any Law Firm registrations.
Notes:
NB. Biotech and Money reserve the right to cancel the registration of any individual that does not fit within the profiles of life science company, investor, pharma, academia, NGO, investment bank, global consultant or governmental body.
NB. If you have a discount code please use this in the box provided having selected the appropriate ticket type.
Cancellations:
Less than 14 days - No refunds available, delegate ticket swap available to a colleague of future event
Greater than 14 days - 50% refund available exc. 3% admin fee.