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Alex Gwyther

Investor

Investment Director at NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance · Investment Director at Mercia Ventures

London Area, United Kingdom

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About

Alex Gwyther is an investor in Mercia's VCT funds, working on deal origination, leading transactions, portfolio management and exits. Before joining Mercia in 2021, he spent seven years in science and technology, first as a science policy advisor for the UK government and then as a consultant and client manager at IBM. He studied Biology at the University of Oxford and Science Communication at Imperial College London.

Investments

Led

Gentronix

Board seats

AblatusLocate BioLog My CareNewcellsOddboxRidge PharmaSembleTurbine

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance

Frequently asked questions

Who is Alex Gwyther?
Alex Gwyther is an investor in Mercia's VCT funds, working on deal origination, leading transactions, portfolio management and exits. Before joining Mercia in 2021, he spent seven years in science and technology, first as a science policy advisor for the UK government and then as a consultant and client manager at IBM. He studied Biology at the University of Oxford and Science Communication at Imperial College London.
Where does Alex Gwyther work?
Alex Gwyther is Investment Director at NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance and Investment Director at Mercia Ventures.
What boards does Alex Gwyther sit on?
Alex Gwyther holds tracked board seats at Ablatus, Locate Bio, Log My Care, Newcells, Oddbox, Ridge Pharma, Semble, Turbine.
What companies has Alex Gwyther invested in?
Investments tracked here include Gentronix.
Does Alex Gwyther lead rounds?
Yes — Alex Gwyther has led 1 tracked investment.

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