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Epidarex Capital IV

vc$145MCo-investsLeads rounds

◆ Fund Size

$145M

◆ Check Size

$1.0M→$10.0M

◆ Location

United Kingdom

◆ Portfolio

15 companies

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

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◆ Investment Thesis

Focus on breakthrough academic and translational research for the creation of therapeutics and medical device companies, targeting significant unmet medical needs.

◆ About Epidarex Capital

Epidarex Capital is a transatlantic venture capital firm focused on building early-stage life science and health technology companies addressing major unmet needs in oncology, cardiometabolic, autoimmune, and neurological conditions. The firm leads early-stage financings, including Series A rounds, to bridge the equity funding gap for spinouts from UK and US research hubs, partnering with top scientists and entrepreneurs to build leadership teams and progress through key milestones. Epidarex Capital IV, LP has secured over $145 million in commitments and plans to invest in up to 15 companies.

◆ Sectors

BiotechMedtechDrug Discovery

◆ Stages

seed

◆ Geography Focus

United KingdomUnited States

◆ Team

NameTitleRoleLinks
Christine HockleyManaging Director and Co-Head of FundsSenior
Elizabeth Roper, PhDManaging PartnerSeniorin
Sinclair DunlopManaging PartnerSeniorin
A. Sinclair DunlopManaging Partner—in
Alicia MacLeodExecutive Assistant—in
Andrew PrinceStaff Accountant—
Anthony VoverisChief Financial Officer—in
Bridget HarrisDirector of Operations—in
Clare GaffneyOperations and Executive Assistant—
Elizabeth Roper Ph.D.Managing Partner—in
Henning Steinhagen Ph.D.Venture Partner—in
Kyparissia SirinakisFounding Partner—in
Lori Krim Gough Ph.D.Partner—
Mary Canning Ph.D.Partner—in
Matthew MiessauPrincipal—in
Matthew WrightManaging Partnersenior
Melissa Lezameta Ph.D.Senior Associate—in
Nigel PitchfordPartnersenior
Peter Finan Ph.D.Managing Partner—in
Sara McGeachyInvestor Relations Analyst—
Timothy O'ShannessyPartnersenior
Victor Pong Ph.D.Associate—

◆ Notable Investments

Apellis PharmaceuticalsEnterprise TherapeuticsHarpoon MedicalKynos TherapeuticsNodtheraRapidPulseMironidLeucid BioHarness TherapeuticsNodTheraRouge TherapeuticsEpsilogenCurve Therapeutics

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◆ FAQ

What does Epidarex Capital IV invest in?

Epidarex Capital IV invests in Biotech, Medtech and Drug Discovery at the seed stage.

Which geographies does Epidarex Capital IV focus on?

Epidarex Capital IV focuses on United Kingdom and United States, and is headquartered in United Kingdom.

What is Epidarex Capital IV's typical check size?

Epidarex Capital IV typically writes checks of $1M to $10M.