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1,018 people in our graph share verified history with Marion — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Sean BrownleeunlockedMarion: together at 3i Group (2000–2003)
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×7Marion: together at Barclays
Marion: together at Newcastle University
About
Marion Bernard, a founding leader of a major UK growth-investment platform, embeds with the University of Manchester Innovation Factory, commercializing academic research and advising a science seed fund.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechNew MaterialsSemiconductors
Experience
- ACF InvestorsNon Executive Directorcurrent2019 — presentUK
- Northern GritstoneChief Investment Officer2022 — 2026United Kingdom
- The Firmament GroupPrincipal - UK Managing Director2017 — 2022London Area, United Kingdom
- BGFHead of Strategic Investment2016 — 2017London Area, United Kingdom
- BGFRegional Director, London and South East2011 — 2016London Area, United Kingdom
- Northstar Ventures UKChief Executive2005 — 2011Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
- Impax Asset ManagementInvestment Manager2003 — 2005London Area, United Kingdom
- 3i Group plcInvestment Manager1997 — 2003
- Barclays Bank plcInvestment executive1993 — 1997
Skills & more
Venture Capital8Business Strategy7Due Diligence2Private Equity5Mergers & Acquisitions2Investments1Corporate FinanceRestructuringStart-ups1Strategy
From Marion's professional profile.
Colleagues at ACF Investors
Alan
Board Member, Investment Committee at ACF Investors
Alistair
Investment Committee Member at ACF Investors
Alliott Cole
Board Member, ACF Investors at ACF Investors
Andrew Mackintosh
Board Member, ACF Investors at ACF Investors
Donald Smith
Builder-in-Residence at Builders + Backers
George Whitehead
Partner at ACF Investors
John Bates
Investment Committee Member at ACF Investors
Liam Bradley
Associate at ACF Investors
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Marion Bernard?
- Marion Bernard, a founding leader of a major UK growth-investment platform, embeds with the University of Manchester Innovation Factory, commercializing academic research and advising a science seed fund.
- Where does Marion Bernard work?
- Marion Bernard is Non Executive Director at ACF Investors.
- What does Marion Bernard invest in?
- Marion Bernard invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, New Materials, Semiconductors.
- Where did Marion Bernard go to school?
- Marion Bernard studied at Newcastle University (BA (Hons), Economics).
Same school
Also attended Newcastle University167
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Shared employers
Also worked at The Firmament Group2
Also worked at BGF28
Freya KempellExecutive Assistant at Mosaic VenturesHenry GladwynInvestor at OMERS VenturesRory PopePartner at Apposite CapitalAlistair BrewHead of Investment Operations at Business Growth FundAndy GregoryCEO at Business Growth FundAaron BakerInvestor at Business Growth Fund
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Also worked at Northstar Ventures UK13
Richard WatsonManaging Partner at Furthr VCAlasdair GreigDirector at Northstar VenturesAlex BuchanInvestment Director at Northstar VenturesNaomi Allen SealesInvestment Manager at Northstar VenturesDominic EndicottDirector at Northstar VenturesStephen PriceInvestment Director at Clean Growth Fund
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Also worked at Impax Asset Management12
Annabel BrooksClient Team Member at Generation Investment ManagementSusannah McClintockInvestment Partner at Clean Growth FundAlex SmythHead of Fund Services at OakglenClément HardyVice President at Claret Capital PartnersJulia Bond OBENon-executive Director at British Business BankIan SimmFounder & CEO at Impax Asset
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