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
Education
- Newcastle UniversityBA (Hons), Economics1990 — 1993
Skills & more
Venture Capital8Business Strategy7Due Diligence2Private Equity5Mergers & Acquisitions2Investments1Corporate FinanceRestructuringStart-ups1Strategy
From Marion's professional profile.
Colleagues at Northern Gritstone
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Marion Bernard work?
- Marion Bernard is Chief Investment Officer at Northern Gritstone.
- What does Marion Bernard invest in?
- Marion Bernard invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, New Materials, Semiconductors.
Same school
Also attended Newcastle University72
Chris MorrisProcess Specialist, Exit Readiness at Mayfair Equity PartnersFreya WordsworthAssociate at Nauta CapitalJonny MuskerGeneral Counsel - Europe at Marlin Equity PartnersLiam SymingtonSenior Director at Marlin Equity PartnersAndrewInvestor at Dig Ventures Management LimitedDavid WeekesAssociate at Pangaea Ventures Us Inc.
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Shared employers
Also worked at The Firmament Group1
Also worked at BGF23
Freya KempellExecutive Assistant at Mosaic VenturesHenry GladwynInvestor at OMERS VenturesAlistair BrewHead of Investment Operations at Business Growth FundAndy GregoryCEO at Business Growth FundAaron BakerInvestor at Business Growth FundBarry JacksonRegional Partner at Business Growth Fund
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Also worked at Northstar Ventures UK8
Alasdair GreigDirector at Northstar VenturesAlex BuchanInvestment Director at Northstar VenturesIan RichardsDirector at Northstar VenturesDominic EndicottDirector at Northstar VenturesStephen PriceInvestment Director at Clean Growth FundJames FosterInvestor at Accelerated Digital Ventures
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