Mr Jerry Benjamin

KANDO id: 33330

Bio

Spent the first 20 years of his career in Monsanto’s healthcare and petrochemical businesses, including a period as Director of Corporate Venture Capital. Joined Advent Venture Partners in 1985 and served as a General Partner until retirement at the end of 2008. Successfully developed Advent’s investment activities in the healthcare and medical sectors and made investments in more than 30 private companies, many of which are now successful publicly quoted businesses. Continues his involvement with the Life Sciences team as Senior Advisor. Served as a non-executive director of a number of companies including Dura Pharmaceuticals Inc, Oxford Glycosciences plc, Orthofix International NV, Professional Staff plc and Vanguard Medica Group plc.

Career


Advent Venture Partners LLP

Originating in 1981, Advent Venture Partners was one of the first US-style venture capital firms in Europe

Education