Apposite Capital
Allan Marchington is a seasoned professional in the life sciences and healthcare venture capital sectors, currently serving as Managing Director and Head of Life Sciences at Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) since January 2021. Simultaneously, Allan holds the position of Managing Partner at Bridge Valley Ventures, a UK-based venture capital fund focused on global life sciences investments, also established in January 2019. As a Senior Advisor and Partner at Apposite Capital since September 2005, Allan contributes to healthcare venture capital investment efforts. Additionally, Allan has served as a Non Executive Board Member for multiple companies, including Birdrock Bio and previously held similar roles at Ambrx and Convergence Pharmaceuticals. Allan's earlier experience includes positions as Entrepreneur in Residence at Abingworth Management and Interim CEO at Akubio. Allan earned a PhD in Synthetic Chemistry from the University of Liverpool, where academic pursuits were undertaken from 1984 to 1990.
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Apposite Capital
Apposite Capital is an independent investment firm focused exclusively on Healthcare. The firm operates at the small end of the private equity market, providing both capital and expertise to those businesses offering ‘disruptive’ models that aim to improve or reduce the cost of care provision and which have the potential of becoming market leaders. Apposite has an in-depth sector knowledge covering key aspects of the healthcare industry internationally coupled with local insights, an exceptional network and an entrepreneurial mindset which it applies to drive the growth of its portfolio companies. Apposite was created in 2006 and is headquartered in London, UK. Vision: We have an ambition and vision to be the go-to healthcare PE firm in Europe. What drives us on is a deep-seated belief in doing good for society. We want to help as many patients as possible receive the highest level of healthcare. By investing in innovative companies who share our passion we can have a meaningful impact on people’s lives. Values & Working at Apposite: To achieve this we have incredible drive and ambition coupled with a real compassion and empathy for each other and our external partners. Above all we take incredible pride in our work which is carried out with the up most transparency and openness. We are a small team who all share the same entrepreneurial spirit. The French language has a fantastic phrase to describe the Apposite team which is “esprit de corps”. There is a real care for individuals and the “human touch” is never far from our minds. Because we have an open and trusting environment, we allow individuals a high degree of freedom and flexibility to carry out their work. Talk to anyone in the team and you will discover their passion and knowledge of healthcare runs deep. What we do matters, and we play an essential part in improving healthcare today and for the future.