Our Ventures team

Our team of investment analysts and venture creation specialists work alongside the wider Cancer Research Horizons network of discovery science, legal and commercial experts.

The dedicated Cancer Research Horizons Ventures team identifies innovative oncology-focused venture propositions and the exceptional entrepreneurs behind them, and accelerates the formation and financing of early-stage start-ups. They manage the Seed Fund, working alongside an independent investment committee to review applications, and supported  by our wider network of therapeutic discovery, clinical development, IP and commercial experts.

Our independent investment committee is made up of investors, venture builders, and experts in science, knowledge transfer and industry, committed to helping turn cutting-edge innovations into cancer breakthroughs faster.

Our team

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Phil Masterson

Associate Director, Ventures

Genghis Lloyd-Harris

Genghis Lloyd-Harris

Senior advisor, Abingworth | Investor-in-residence

Jonathan Tobin

Jonathan Tobin

Partner, Brandon Capital | Investor-in-residence

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Tanya Moore

Investment Principal, Ventures

Katie Sloan, Investment Analyst

Katie Sloan

Investment Manager

Torquil Jackson, Investment Analyst

Torquil Jackson

Investment Manager

Tanya Hughes

Tanya Hughes

Investor and External Relations Lead

Esmé Walters, Investor and External Relations Associate

Esmé Walters

Investor and External Relations Associate

Our Seed Fund investment committee

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Vishal Gulati

Chair of the Investment Committee | Healthtech VC

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Deborah Harland

Advisor, SR One | Cancer Research Horizons Non-Executive Director

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Andy Richards

Entrepreneur and investor | Cancer Research Horizons Non-Executive Director

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Olivia Cavlan

Chief Corporate Development and Strategy Officer, Alchemab Therapeutics

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Alex Badamchi-Zadeh

Biotech investor, SV Health Investors

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Tony Hickson

Chief Business Officer

Genghis Lloyd-Harris

Genghis Lloyd-Harris

Senior advisor, Abingworth | Investor-in-residence

Jonathan Tobin

Jonathan Tobin

Partner, Brandon Capital | Investor-in-residence

Find out how we can help you make an impact

We'll support you in securing investment for your promising innovation. 

Contact the ventures team