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Sam Gray

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Managing Partner at Apposite Capital

London, England, United Kingdom

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Anthony PhilippakisunlockedSam: together at University of Cambridge (1998–2000)
×2Sam: together at Harvard Business School
×4Sam: together at Warburg Pincus
×3Sam: together at Deutsche Bank

About

Sam Gray is Managing Partner at Apposite Capital, which he joined in 2007 on its founding deal team, and is responsible for the firm's strategic development and fundraising, including its latest flagship buyout fund and a growth capital strategy launched in 2026 that received a £100m anchor commitment from the British Business Bank. He has over 25 years of experience in healthcare transactions, having previously worked at Deutsche Bank and at UCB, where his work included the company's £2.7 billion acquisition of Celltech. Gray holds degrees in Natural Sciences and chemistry from the University of Cambridge and an MBA from Harvard Business School, and he serves on the Awards Committee for the Invention for Innovation Programme.

Experience

  1. Apposite CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2007 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
  2. NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research)Member of the Invention for Innovation (I4I) Committeecurrent2024 — presentLondon
  3. Kelso PharmaInvestor Directorcurrent2022 — presentScotland
  4. Mirada MedicalInvestor Directorcurrent2019 — presentOxford, United Kingdom
  5. Medical Imaging Partnership / Prime Health and DiagnosticsInvestor Directorcurrent2016 — presentSussex / Surrey
  6. Swanton Care & CommunityInvestor Directorcurrent2017 — presentCoventry, England, United Kingdom
  7. Innovate UKMember of Biomedical Catalyst Major Awards Committee2018 — 2021London
  8. MC CareInvestor Director2017 — 2021Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
  9. WellpartnerInvestor Director2009 — 2017New York City Metropolitan Area
  10. CancerPartnersUKInvestor Director2007 — 2015London Area, United Kingdom
  11. By the BridgeInvestor and Board Observer2007 — 2015Kent, UK
  12. SureCalm Healthcare LtdInvestor Director2010 — 2012Hampshire
  13. Warburg PincusSummer Associate2006London Area, United Kingdom
  14. UCB BiopharmaBusiness Development Executive2003 — 2005Brussels Metropolitan Area
  15. Deutsche BankMergers & Acquisitions Banker2000 — 2003London Area, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Start-up Ventures4Grants Management3Medical Device R&D3Venture Capital26Private Equity23Strategy43Business Strategy24Corporate Finance8Investments5Mergers & Acquisitions18Due Diligence7Corporate Development3
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Colleagues at Apposite Capital

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Investment Director at Apposite Capital
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David Porter
Founding Partner at Apposite Capital
Dorothea Bersani
Chief Administrative Officer at Braemar Energy Ventures
Emir Boukraa
Investment Executive at Apposite Capital
James Harper
Partner & CFO at Apposite Capital
James Russell
Director, Europe at Braemar Energy Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sam Gray?
Sam Gray is Managing Partner at Apposite Capital, which he joined in 2007 on its founding deal team, and is responsible for the firm's strategic development and fundraising, including its latest flagship buyout fund and a growth capital strategy launched in 2026 that received a £100m anchor commitment from the British Business Bank. He has over 25 years of experience in healthcare transactions, having previously worked at Deutsche Bank and at UCB, where his work included the company's £2.7 billion acquisition of Celltech. Gray holds degrees in Natural Sciences and chemistry from the University of Cambridge and an MBA from Harvard Business School, and he serves on the Awards Committee for the Invention for Innovation Programme.
Where does Sam Gray work?
Sam Gray is Managing Partner at Apposite Capital.
Where did Sam Gray go to school?
Sam Gray studied at Harvard Business School (MBA, Finance and Healthcare focus); University of Cambridge (BA(hons)/MSci, Natural Sciences); The Hayfield School Doncaster.

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Also worked at Swanton Care & Community1

Sahil ShahInvestment Manager at Apposite Capital