By @SimonCocking. We had a quick chat with Peter Sandys, new chairman, Irish Venture Capital Association and managing partner, Seroba Life Sciences.
What is your background briefly?
Investment banking (Stockbroking, capital markets, M&A, equity investing and asset management. Trained as an accountant originally audit and tax).
Does it seem like a logical background to what you do now?
As regards VC, definitely. I did a secondment early on with 3i and then went on to do VC and BES investments. I also sat on the boards of many asset management companies. Some might question my credentials in being an investor in biotech, I do myself sometimes! It is complex but from the outset I’ve had good partners and advisers and one does pick up a bit over the course of 15+ years.
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