Panthera supports clinical trials via recruitment and management of patients through the trial process

Patient recruitment and retention has been a major pain point in trials and the development of novel drugs, and Panthera’s contribution to medical research and the advancement of medical interventions aims to ensure that future generations receive the very best in new treatments.

Its research sites operate across the UK, with clinics in London, Preston, Manchester, and Glasgow with more planned.

Gresham House Ventures provided Series A funding alongside Catapult Ventures in 2020. We participated in a £10mn follow-on funding round in April 2022, alongside BGF.

 

Investment rationale

The funding will ensure Panthera has the backing to provide pharmaceutical clients and patients with an exemplar service – the vision of both founders.

 

 

 

In August 2025, we successfully exited our investment in Panthera Biopartners following a significant growth journey.

Investment team

Maya Ward

Investment Director

Maya joined Gresham House in September 2019, and focuses on healthcare investments, including Orri, Metrion Biosciences and Panthera Biopartners.

Prior to Gresham House, she spent 4 years at Octopus Investments, investing in real estate-backed healthcare companies and entrepreneurs. Before this she worked at KPMG for 7 years in audit and corporate finance.

Maya holds a first-class degree in Modern History and is a Chartered Accountant (ICAEW).

Outside of work, Maya enjoys playing hockey (when not suffering from an injury!), travelling and watching martial arts films.

It’s a pleasure to be investing in the future of UK healthcare across a range of sub sectors and working with some of the country’s top scientists and clinicians to deliver world-class solutions.

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Brendan Gulston

Director, Public Equity

Brendan joined Gresham House in November 2018 having previously been at Livingbridge and is an integral part of our Public Equity team, as co-fund manager of the LF Gresham House UK Multi Cap Income Fund.

I love finding businesses where you can drive conviction early on, conclude a successful investment and continue to support them along the journey.

Brendan studied commerce with a focus on finance and subsequently spent four and a half years in technology investment banking at Canaccord Genuity.

Outside of work he enjoys skiing and is a big fan of the alpine lifestyle, as well as exploring new places, various creative pursuits and playing sport.

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