Abingworth

1973

Founded

166

Investments

United Kingdom

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

Abingworth LLP is a transatlantic bioscience investment firm founded in 1973 by London stockbrokers Peter Dicks and Hon. Anthony Montagu. Initially established as Abingworth Management Ltd., the firm has been instrumental in transforming scientific discoveries into medical treatments for over three decades.

Abingworth's investment strategy focuses on early-stage life science and healthcare services companies, with a particular emphasis on biotechnology. The firm has a history of successful investments, including early stakes in Apple Computer and Silicon Graphics. In August 2022, Abingworth was acquired by The Carlyle Group, bringing approximately $2 billion in assets under management.

The firm's offices are located in London, Boston, and San Francisco, providing transatlantic access to key biotech hubs. Abingworth's portfolio includes over a hundred companies, and it has pioneered approaches such as Venture Investments in Public Equities (VIPEs) and Clinical Co-Development to support the growth of its portfolio companies.

Investment Focus

Portfolio Companies

Apple Computer, Silicon Graphics, 3COM, Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Clovis Oncology, Algeta, Avila Therapeutics, Avedro, Gensight Biologics, Effector Therapeutics

Gepgraphic Focus

United States, United Kingdom

Key Differentiators

Experience in early-stage investing, Pioneering approaches like VIPEs and Clinical Co-Development, Transatlantic presence with offices in London, Boston, and San Francisco

Thypical Investment Size

Not publicly disclosed

Total Funds Raised

$2 billion

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BioTech

London

Seed

Series A

Series B

Series C

Series D

United Kingdom