Our Involvement
At James Cowper Kreston we have significant experience of working with life science companies at all stages of their journey – from spin-out to IPO. We have a deep understanding of the sector and are truly embedded in the investor network such that we can truly understand and meet their needs and tailor our services to ensure that we work with their management teams to maximise their potential.
Such companies will be typically far longer pre-revenue than other technology-based companies; they will have significant third party investment over a number of milestone linked rounds; they may have opportunities for collaborations/joint ventures and the trajectory for growth can be rapid – but equally the fortunes of such companies can change overnight. Because of the regulatory environment in which they operate they need advisers who can be flexible to support the business whatever is happening and at all stages of their lifecycle can ensure that the company’s governance is of high quality.
We believe in being at the heart of the sector as well as working in it and like to give back. With that in mind we are long term members and supporters of OBN and support the BBSRC YES programme – helping to develop the life science entrepreneurs of the future. We also regularly talk at seminars and workshops on the financial aspects of running a life science-based company.