Apposite Capital
Sam Gray is a seasoned professional in the healthcare private equity sector, currently serving as Managing Partner at Apposite Capital since July 2007, focusing on investments in European health sector SMEs. In addition to this role, Sam is involved in several organizations, including serving as a Member of the Invention for Innovation Committee at the National Institute for Health and Care Research, and holding positions as Investor Director at Kelso Pharma, Mirada Medical, Medical Imaging Partnership / Prime Health and Diagnostics, and Swanton Care & Community. Sam's experience includes a role on the Biomedical Catalyst Major Awards Committee at Innovate UK and previous directorship at MC Care, Summit Medical Group Ltd, and NIMGenetics. Education includes an MBA with a focus on Finance and Healthcare from Harvard Business School and a BA(hons)/MSci in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge.
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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.