Thu, May 21
|Online Seminar
Venture Capital & Fundraising in Life Sciences
Participants will explore how investors evaluate opportunities, structure funding rounds, and assess risk and return. The session combines strategic insight with real-world perspectives, enabling participants to better position ventures for successful fundraising and long-term growth.
Details
May 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Online Seminar
About the event
Session: Venture Capital & Fundraising in Life Sciences
This live online seminar is designed for executives and senior decision-makers seeking a practical understanding of how life sciences ventures secure funding and engage with venture capital investors.
Participants will explore how investors evaluate opportunities, structure funding rounds, and assess risk and return. The session combines strategic insight with real-world perspectives, enabling participants to better position ventures for successful fundraising and long-term growth.
Key Note Speaker
Mindy Deasnher
Co-Founder at Norn Ventures, London, United Kingdom
Bio & Experience
Accomplished executive with strong commercial acumen specialising in advising and building businesses focused on the fusion of health, insurance and technology. Adept at helping large and small businesses pioneer new approaches and partnerships for the delivery and management of health and wellness initiatives, Mindy is a change agent and prides herself on her ability to help shape and evolve businesses to actualise value. Her experience spans board director positions in entrepreneurial health technology start-ups and leadership positions in Fortune 500 businesses. She has lived and worked in North America, Europe and Asia.
What you will Learn
Participants will gain practical knowledge in topics including:
How venture capital firms evaluate life sciences opportunities
Structuring fundraising strategies and funding rounds
Key valuation considerations in early-stage ventures
Investor expectations, risk assessment, and return profiles
By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:
Navigate the venture capital landscape in life sciences
Position ventures effectively for fundraising
Engage confidently with investors and stakeholders
Make informed strategic funding decisions
Agenda
16:30 - Welcome and Introductions
16:45 - Key note - Venture Capital & Fundraising in Life Sciences
17:30 - Q&A with the audience
18:15 - Takeaways & Closing Remarks
Who should Attend
This seminar is relevant for professionals such as:
Life sciences executives and senior leaders
Corporate strategy, business development, and investment professionals
Venture capital, private equity, and finance professionals
R&D and commercial leaders involved in innovation strategy
Designed for leaders who require actionable financial insight without long‑form coursework. No advanced finance background is required - the session focuses on practical application.
Why Attend
Participants join more than a webinar - they benefit from a focused executive learning experience that delivers:
Strategic frameworks grounded in real life sciences markets
Interactive Q&A with a domain expert
Insights tailored to professional leadership and innovation challenges
Access to the recorded seminar for later review
Connection to the global BBI Cambridge professional network
What you will receive
Live participation in the interactive seminar
Recording of the session - available after the event
Concise takeaway summary frameworks
Access to community resources and future sessions
Mindy Deasnher brings direct venture capital experience in life sciences, offering participants a practical perspective on how investors evaluate opportunities, structure investments, and make funding decisions in early-stage companies.
Register
BBIC Executive Seminar
A forum for senior leaders in life sciences to explore key topics - from venture valuation to innovation strategy - through practical insights, case studies, and actionable takeaways.
£125.00
+£3.13 ticket service fee
Total
£0.00