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David Grainger

Investor

Co-founder and Venture Partner at Medicxi

Cambridge, UK

About

David Grainger, a former Cambridge academic and Nature/Science-published scientist, co-founds asset‑centric single‑program biotechs, combines R&D leadership with operational experience, and writes on pharma R&D and deals for DrugBaron and Forbes.

Invests in

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Investments

Led

Padlock TherapeuticsXO1

Board seats

Morphogen-IXRivus PharmaceuticalsZ-Factor

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at Medicxi

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Grainger?
David Grainger, a former Cambridge academic and Nature/Science-published scientist, co-founds asset‑centric single‑program biotechs, combines R&D leadership with operational experience, and writes on pharma R&D and deals for DrugBaron and Forbes.
Where does David Grainger work?
David Grainger is Co-founder and Venture Partner at Medicxi.
What does David Grainger invest in?
David Grainger invests in Biotech, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
What boards does David Grainger sit on?
David Grainger holds tracked board seats at Morphogen-IX, Rivus Pharmaceuticals, Z-Factor.
What companies has David Grainger invested in?
Investments tracked here include Padlock Therapeutics, XO1.
Does David Grainger lead rounds?
Yes — David Grainger has led 2 tracked investments.