BIOTECH ACQUISITION COMPANY - Key Persons
Co-founder and Managing Partner of Valparaiso Capital Partners, an Asia-focused private equity firm regionally based in Singapore, which invests in businesses and assets that provide institutional investors with specific participation on a direct investment and non-discretionary basis
Valparaiso co-invests, acts as the sponsor of and represents principal investors for each of its projects
With Board level representation, larger investors have included sovereign wealth funds, public and private university endowments, insurance companies, private equity funds, and multi-family offices
Aaron has been involved in private equity principal investing since 1995 in Asia, leveraging his experience in technology, investment banking, and real estate development, including BSL-2 biology and chemistry laboratory facilities
Over 40 years of diverse business and capital markets experience with a history of recognizing valuable business opportunities early on and capitalizing on their intrinsic value, especially in the healthcare market
With a background in venture capital and investment banking focused in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, Bruno brings a wealth of international experience and network in emerging life sciences to Biotech Acquisition Company
We believe he is well qualified to serve as a Member of our Board due to his extensive industry, investment research, financial market and related experience
Job Titles:
- Co - Founder
- Founder
- Managing Partner
- CRO Services
Co-founder and Managing Partner of SPRIM, a consulting and CRO services firm employing 500 people across 17 countries
Founder of SPRIM Ventures, an investment firm focused in biotech and digital health solutions, with portfolio company aggregate valuations of over $200mm
Job Titles:
- Co - Founder and Managing Partner of SPRIM / Chief Executive Officer of ObvioHealth
Ivan has created and grown over 40 companies in the health innovation space, including consulting practices, to CROs, and ventures focused in digital health and biotech
His expertise lies in seeding and structuring businesses for rapid growth through platform and process scalability, data integration and effective leadership, which has translated to significant growth in both revenue (up to 7 times year-over-year) and valuation (more than $200 million over the past 2 years) for the ventures under his leadership
He has lived and worked in 8 countries and is fluent in 4 languages
Education:
Masters, EDHEC Business School in France
Education:
Lycee Montaigne
ESCP Business School
Job Titles:
- Non - Executive Director of Conrad Petroleum, Castle European, Sandbox Entertainment Holdings
Paul has lived and worked in Asia for 26 years
He is a CFA charterholder
We believe he is well qualified to serve as a Member of our Board due to his extensive industry, investment research, financial market and related experience
Tanguy Serra - Chief Investment Officer, Founder, President
Job Titles:
- Asset Manager
- Chief Investment Officer
- Co - Founder
- President
Tanguy has extensive experience across capital markets, clean energy, and financial technology
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Treasurer
Group CFO of SPRIM and SPRIM Ventures, responsible for all finance functions within the Group and for developing robust business models to support financing rounds and exits
Thomas participated in the early years of SPRIM's development, both in Asia and the US
He has 20 years of experience in corporate finance and business management in B2B environments
Prior positions: Thomas started his career in financial audit and advisory services, first with Arthur Andersen and then with KPMG