About
Cassie Doherty leverages a Leeds PhD and 10+ years investing in UK university spinouts, plus trustee roles at Leeds Hospitals Charity, to connect hospital needs with northern deep‑tech commercialization.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechNew MaterialsSemiconductors
Experience
- Northern GritstoneInvestment Directorcurrent2025 — present
- Leeds Hospitals CharityMember Board Of Trusteescurrent2020 — present
- Parkwalk AdvisorsInvestment Director2019 — 2025London Area, United Kingdom
- IP Group PlcInvestment Director, Life Sciences2017 — 2019
- IP Group PlcInvestment Manager2012 — 2017
- IP Group PlcInvestment Analyst2008 — 2012
- University of BradfordTechnology Transfer Manager2007 — 2008
- Photopharmica LtdProgramme Manager2003 — 2007
Education
- University of LeedsPhD, Biochemistry2000 — 2003
- University of LeedsBSc(Hons), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology1997 — 2000
Skills & more
Technology Transfer28Lifesciences7Biotechnology11R&D6Medical Devices5Science4Investments1Due Diligence6Company Set-upBiochemistry4Business Development7Business Strategy2
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CommercializationLife SciencesIntellectual PropertyStrategyStart-upsVenture CapitalManagementFrom Cassie's professional profile.
Colleagues at Northern Gritstone
Network6
Alastair Kilgour
Founder at Parkwalk Advisors
Alun Williams
Investment Director at Parkwalk Advisors
Emilie Syed
Investment Principal at Zinc
Ian Broadhurst
Investor at Parkwalk Advisors
John Pearson
CIO at Parkwalk Advisors
Karolina Zapadka
Senior Investment Manager at Parkwalk Advisors
Investors connected to Cassie in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Cassie Doherty work?
- Cassie Doherty is Investment Director at Northern Gritstone.
- What does Cassie Doherty invest in?
- Cassie Doherty invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, New Materials, Semiconductors.
Same school
Also attended University of Leeds127
Joseph StolermanInvestor at Index VenturesLaura CliffordTalent Director at NorthzoneJason MorrisVice President, Investor Relations at Sapphire VenturesIan MilbournGeneral Partner & COO at Notion CapitalJohn MesrieOperating Partner at Inreach VenturesPhil TomkinsonFinance & Portfolio Associate at Giant Ventures Global Llp
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Shared employers
Also worked at Parkwalk Advisors19
Moray WrightCEO at Parkwalk AdvisorsAlastair KilgourFounder at Parkwalk AdvisorsAlun WilliamsInvestment Director at Parkwalk AdvisorsNeil CameronInvestment Director at Parkwalk AdvisorsMartin GlenInvestment Director at Parkwalk AdvisorsSusie HarrisHead of Business Development at Parkwalk Advisors
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Also worked at IP Group Plc10
Jackson HeddyCFO at NorthzoneMichael BurychkaPartner at Anzu PartnersManjari Chandran-RameshPartner at Amadeus Capital PartnersAndrea MicaDirector at Oxford Technology ManagementBen MurphyInvestment Director at Kiko VenturesTony RavenChair of Board and Consultation Committee at UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
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