Matt Pierce
Director/Board Member at LIfT BioSciences Ltd.
Network origin in Matt Pierce first degree
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Downing Ventures
 Downing Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Downing Ventures (Downing Ventures) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 1986. The firm is headquartered in London.
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| Operating Division | Investment Managers | 79 |
The University of Edinburgh
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 72 |
LIfT BioSciences Ltd.
 LIfT BioSciences Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services LIfT BioSciences Ltd. is a pre-clinical stage biotech company based in Brighton, UK. LIfT BioSciences is developing a first-in-class alpha neutrophil cell therapy called N-Lift, which is produced from a patented process using exceptional stem cells, a proprietary enhancement media, and genetic engineering. The therapy is designed to destroy solid tumors both directly and indirectly by turning the tumor microenvironment against the tumor and recruiting the rest of the immune system to destroy it. The British company is working with a range of pharmaceutical license partners across oncology, immunology, neurology, and AMR to develop a portfolio of immune-modulatory alpha neutrophils for treating a range of therapeutic indications, including solid tumors. The company's goal is to deliver complete remission in high unmet need solid tumors before the decade is out. The company was founded in 2014 by Alexander William Blyth, who was inspired to create the company after his mother passed away from pancreatic cancer.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 4 |
Qkine Ltd.
 Qkine Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Qkine Ltd. provides growth factors and bioactive proteins for use in stem cell science and regenerative medicine applications. Its products include Activin A and FGF2. The firm specializes in protein purification, organoids, cytokines, and protein-engineering. The company was founded by Marko Hyvonen and Catherine Elton in 2016 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.
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| Holding Company | Pharmaceuticals: Other | 3 |
TidalSense Ltd.
 TidalSense Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Part of Gas Sensing Solutions Ltd., Cambridge Respiratory Innovations Ltd. develops and manufactures medical devices. The private company is based in Swavesey, UK.
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| Holding Company | Medical Specialties | 2 |
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Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Matt Pierce via their personal network
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| DOWNING RENEWABLES & INFRASTRUCTURE TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer Director of Finance/CFO Chief Investment Officer Chief Operating Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Investment Officer | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Foresight Group LLP
 Foresight Group LLP Investment ManagersFinance Foresight Group LLP (Foresight Group) is a private equity subsidiary of Foresight Group CI Ltd founded in 1984 by Bernard William Fairman. The firm is headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst | |
Downing LLP
 Downing LLP Investment ManagersFinance Downing LLP is an independent sustainable investment manager headquartered in London, UK. Founded in 1986, the firm manages the assets of retail and institutional investors under a broad range of investment mandates across the firm’s funds, investment trusts and tax-efficient products. Downing is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI). | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Portfolio Manager-Equities Analyst-Equity | |
| University of Durham | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
IP2IPO Innovations Ltd.
 IP2IPO Innovations Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services IP2IPO Innovations Ltd. provides business development and technology transfer services. The firm also provides strategic industry University partnerships, patenting, licensing, spin-out incubation and equity management services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Nexeon Ltd.
 Nexeon Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Nexeon Ltd. develops novel battery technology and silicon anodes. It is a battery materials and licensing company developing silicon anodes for the next generation of lithium-ion battery. The firm's silicon anodes enable significantly greater Li-ion battery capacity to be achieved, providing lighter batteries with more power and longer lifetime between charges. The company was founded by Mino Green and Paul David Atherton on February 22, 2006 and is headquartered in Abingdon, the United Kingdom. | Electrical Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| London School of Economics & Political Science | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Touchstone Innovations Investment Management Ltd.
 Touchstone Innovations Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Touchstone Innovations Investment Management Ltd. is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Touchstone Innovations Ltd. founded in 1986. Touchstone Innovations Investment Management Ltd. is headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer | |
| TOUCHSTONE INNOVATIONS PLC | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer | |
Ironhide Generation Ltd.
 Ironhide Generation Ltd. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Part of Downing LLP, Ironhide Generation Ltd. generates solar electric power. The company is based in London, UK. | Alternative Power Generation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Indigo Generation Ltd.
 Indigo Generation Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Indigo Generation Ltd. was founded in 2016 and engages in the production of electricity. The private company is based in London, UK. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
Corbiere Renewables Ltd.
 Corbiere Renewables Ltd. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Corbiere Renewables Ltd. is a British company that generates renewable electric power. The private company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 2013. | Alternative Power Generation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Caird Capital LLP
 Caird Capital LLP Investment ManagersFinance Caird Capital LLP (Caird Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2006.The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Analyst | |
| Loughborough University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| King's College London | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Nesta Investment Management LLP
 Nesta Investment Management LLP Investment ManagersFinance Nesta Investment Management LLP. (NESTA Investments) subsidiary of Nesta formerly NESTA, is a venture capital firm founded in 1998. The firm is headquartered in London city United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor Consultant / Advisor | |
Downing Renewables
 Downing Renewables Investment ManagersFinance Downing Renewables a subsidiary of Downing LLP, is a private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| Imperial College London | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc
 Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc (MSCI) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSCI provides a range of brokerage services to corporations, governments and financial institutions. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity | |
| BC Partner Beteiligungsberatung GmbH | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| IEEE SmartGridComm | Chairman | ||
| Skoltech Center for Energy Systems | College/University | Director/Board Member | |
Zero2IPO Group
 Zero2IPO Group Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Zero2IPO Group is a holding company that provides investment and other financial services. It offers research and consulting, event and forum organization, data products, information and news releasing, investment banking services, direct investments, and wealth management. The company was founded by Gavin Ni and Zheng Dong Ni in 1999 and is headquartered in Beijing, China. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Warsaw University of Technology | College/University | Doctorate Degree | |
| KAZAKHSTAN ELECTRICITY GRID OPERATING COMPANY | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member | |
Nille AS
 Nille AS Specialty StoresRetail Trade Nille AS operates discount chain and offers bargains to nice occasions. It operates a chain of retail shops. Its store concept focuses on selected product categories and seasonal products. It is known for retailing of candle lights for Father's Day, Mother's Day, Carnival, valentine, midsummer, school or Halloween. The company was founded on October 17, 1989 and is headquartered in Trollasen, Norway. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member | |
| Brown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Mitsui & Co. Europe Plc (Private Equity)
 Mitsui & Co. Europe Plc (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Mitsui & Co. Europe Plc (Private Equity) (Mitsui & Co. Europe) is a venture capital firm headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| University of Westminster | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
Tsingda eEDU Corp.
 Tsingda eEDU Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Tsingda eEDU Corp. engages in the provision of education industry chain. Its business covers 0 to 18 years of age a complete education industry chain, including early childhood education, primary and secondary education, and characteristics of training programs. It offers internet, e-commerce, and media education and teaching information products and services. The company was founded by Hui Zhang in October 2003 and is headquartered in Beijing, China. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Channel Mum Ltd.
 Channel Mum Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Channel Mum Ltd. operates a parental website with editorial content, discussion forums and chats as its main feature. The firm offers information on parenting issues. The company was founded by Siobhan Freegard on November 18, 2014 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Optoma Corp.
 Optoma Corp. Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Optoma Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of projectors and digital displays. Its product includes home theater projectors, multimedia projectors, light-emitting diode projectors, discontinued projectors, screens, and accessories. The company was founded on January 9, 2002 and is headquartered in New Taipei, Taiwan. | Office Equipment/Supplies | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Growthdeck Ltd.
 Growthdeck Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Growthdeck Ltd. provides equity investment platform. It offers investors more investment experience transparency to data in the United Kingdom crowdfunding industry. The firm undertakes professional grade due diligence in selecting potential investee companies and offers proper protection for minority shareholders. The company was founded by Gary Robins and James Wrighton and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
GKF Wealth Management Ltd.
 GKF Wealth Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance GKF Wealth Management Ltd. (GKF Wealth) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1982. Headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
JPMorgan Securities LLC
 JPMorgan Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity | |
JPMorgan Securities Plc
 JPMorgan Securities Plc Financial ConglomeratesFinance JPMorgan Securities Plc is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1992 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JP Morgan Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. JPMorgan Securities provides market research, proprietary pricing data and analytics, and trade execution across multiple asset classes such as credit, equities and FX. They help institutional investors, traditional and alternative asset and fund managers, broker dealers and equity issuers meet the demands of changing markets. | Financial Conglomerates | Analyst-Equity | |
| University of York International Pathway College LLP | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| FORESIGHT SOLAR FUND LIMITED | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
| Alliance Manchester Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| FAR EASTERN DEPARTMENT STORES, LTD. | Department Stores | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Imagen Ltd.
 Imagen Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Imagen Ltd. develops video platform software and video hosting services. Its products include imagen, imagencloud, and orbital. The company was founded by Anthony John Blake and Paul Edward McConkey in 1991 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
| Naxpar Pharma Pvt Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
| NOVARTIS AG | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
BC Platforms AG
 BC Platforms AG Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services BC Platforms AG provides powerful genomic data management and analysis solutions. It offers pharmaceutical, biobank, healthcare and academia products. The company was founded by Timo Kanninen in 1997 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. | Data Processing Services | Director/Board Member | |
Vaximm AG
 Vaximm AG Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Vaximm AG provides active immunotherapies for patients suffering from cancer. It develops and provides vaccines for patients suffering from cancer. The firmalso provides research, development, manufacture, marketing and sale of pharmaceutical products. The company was founded in September 2008 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Miracor Medical SA
 Miracor Medical SA Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Miracor Medical SA engages in the development and manufacture of medical devices. Its product PICSO (Pressure-controlled Intermittent Coronary Sinus Occlusion) Impulse System has a driving console and associated catheters to improve outcomes for severe heart attack patients. It seeks to increase blood flow to the affected heart tissue, thereby improving the overall heart function after a heart attack. The company was founded by Werner Mohl in May, 2008 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | Director/Board Member |
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| United Kingdom | 33 |
| United States | 4 |
| Switzerland | 4 |
| China | 3 |
| Taiwan | 3 |
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| Finance | 17 |
| Consumer Services | 14 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Utilities | 5 |
| Miscellaneous | 3 |
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| Director/Board Member | 184 |
| Private Equity Investor | 106 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 49 |
| Graduate Degree | 29 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 26 |
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