Nucleate Singapore Ignite Workshop Series: Venture Capital (VC)
Great science is only the beginning. Turning breakthrough ideas into impact requires capital, strategy, and the right partnerships; and venture capital plays a critical role in making this happen. Learn how biotech and medtech ventures are funded, built, and scaled from the perspectives of those shaping the industry.
This Nucleate Ignite VC Workshop Series is a three-part program designed to provide a progressive learning experience - from what investors look for and how to raise capital, to taking Singaporean innovation into global healthcare markets and ultimately building meaningful investor-founder partnerships beyond capital.
Join our speakers for candid conversations and practical perspectives. Limited seats available! Please note that attendance at all three sessions is compulsory.
Workshop Schedule
Date: 10 Sep (Thu), 6-8pm
Why is it so hard to raise money? Put yourself in the shoes of an investor and learn how to get noticed
Carl Firth, Partner at Panacea Capital has worn many hats across biotech, as a scientist, entrepreneur, investor, and executive. He now brings this breadth of experience to healthcare investing and advising the next generation of biotech companies.
Wen Qi Ho, Director of Investments at ClavystBio, has played a key role in building Singapore's biotech investment ecosystem, with experience investing in and venture-building global healthcare companies while serving on the boards of emerging biotech startups.
Date: 17 Sep (Thu), 6-8pm
From Singapore Innovation to the US Healthcare Market
Colin Tan, Investment Director, and Cheuk Ka Tong, Portfolio Manager, at Coronet Ventures, bring deep experience in healthcare investment and cross-border commercialization, with a focus on connecting Asian innovation with opportunities in the US healthcare market.
Date: 24 Sep (Thu), 6-8pm
Beyond Capital: Building with Founders from Day One
Charlene Tang is a Venture Fellow at Santé Accel, a startup studio and venture-building platform created by Santé Ventures. She brings experience working closely with founders at the earliest stages of company building, offering a hands-on perspective on how investors can contribute beyond capital.
Light refreshments will be provided. Networking to follow.
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