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Paul Smith
Investment Director
Our portfolio of critically important and impactful investments is built upon our collaboration with some of the world’s leading scientists. Our expertise, funding and passionate support enables the growth and success of these game changing businesses.
Paul’s career has been defined by an interest in the interface between science and business. His position at IP Group covers the management of the portfolio, valuation of the portfolio companies and structuring investments and divestments from the portfolio.
Paul holds a BSc (First) in Biology from Royal Holloway, University of London and a MRes (Distinction) in Molecular Plant Biology and Biotechnology from Imperial College London. He is an ACA Chartered Accountant who has worked with and advised many businesses in the UK, and prior to IP Group worked in Private Equity, where he oversaw fund financial modelling.