
Freeths’ Life Sciences Webinars
Two upcoming webinars brought to you by Freeths on the topic of Life Sciences.
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
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