Apposite Capital
Christian Schenk serves as an Investment Director at Apposite Capital since November 2020, where the focus is on profitable healthcare and life science companies. Additionally, Christian holds roles as a Non-Executive Director and Board Observer for several Apposite Capital investments, including Kelso Pharma, Summit Medical Group Ltd, and Emblation. Prior experience includes working as an Engagement Manager at L.E.K. Consulting from September 2014 to November 2020 and as a Medical Sales Representative at Eli Lilly and Company from November 2011 to February 2014. Christian's background includes a role as a Vaccine Scientist at Valneva and research experience at the Research Institute of Molecular Pathology. Academic qualifications comprise passing CFA Level 1 and 2 from the CFA Institute and a Master of Science in Molecular Biology from the University of Vienna.
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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.