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Chris Allner
InvestorPartner, Investment at Downing Private Equity · Independent Non-Executive Director at Pembroke VCT
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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About
Chris Allner joined the Board of Pembroke VCT plc in June 2024, bringing roughly 40 years of experience in venture capital and private equity. He has been a partner at Downing LLP since 2012, where he chairs the investment committee, and also serves on Nesta's Impact investment committee. Earlier in his career he held senior investment roles at Octopus Capital, Beringea, and Bridgepoint.
Experience
- DOWNING FOUR VCT PLCNon Executive Directorcurrent2021 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- Foresight Ventures VCT PLCNon-Executive Directorcurrent2021 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- Downing LLPPartner, Investmentcurrent2012 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- Firefly LearningNon-executive director2019 — 2022Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- XupesNon Executive Director2019 — 2021Bishop Stortford
- Curo Compensation LtdNon-Executive Director2013 — 2021London Area, United Kingdom
- Claresys LtdNon-Executive Director2014 — 2020Abingdon
- Vital RegenerationTrustee2012 — 2018Westminster
- FirstCare Absence ManagementNon Executive Director2012 — 2016London Area, United Kingdom
- First Sports Group LimitedNon Executive Director2006 — 2012
- The Kendal Group LimitedNon Executive Director2005 — 2012
- Octopus InvestmentsHead of Private Equity2004 — 2012
- BDA International LimitedNon Executive Director2009 — 2012
- Brandspace LimitedNon Executive Director2009 — 2012
- Lilestone Holdings LimitedNon Executive Director2005 — 2012
- ProVen Private EquityDirector2001 — 2003
- NatWest Equity Partners (now Bridgepoint)Director1989 — 2000
Skills & more
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Corporate DevelopmentIPOMergers & AcquisitionsBusiness PlanningInvestor RelationsLeveraged FinanceFrom Chris's professional profile.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Chris Allner?
- Chris Allner joined the Board of Pembroke VCT plc in June 2024, bringing roughly 40 years of experience in venture capital and private equity. He has been a partner at Downing LLP since 2012, where he chairs the investment committee, and also serves on Nesta's Impact investment committee. Earlier in his career he held senior investment roles at Octopus Capital, Beringea, and Bridgepoint.
- Where does Chris Allner work?
- Chris Allner is Partner, Investment at Downing Private Equity.
- Where did Chris Allner go to school?
- Chris Allner studied at Exeter College, Oxford University (PPE); St Albans.
Shared employers
Also worked at Firefly Learning4
Also worked at Xupes1
Also worked at FirstCare Absence Management2
Also worked at Octopus Investments23
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