Nick Park
BVetMed MRCVS
With a background as a general practitioner, Owner Director of a small group of first opinion small animal practices in the East Midlands, followed by acquiring, growing and subsequently exiting the St Francis veterinary buying group, Nick has always been immersed in the vet world.
Read moreHaving enormously enjoyed the challenges of investing in early stage companies since selling his practices, the next logical next step for Nick was to help create an animal health-specific angel investor network.
Nick feels that there is a great deal of positive experiences to be had by helping individuals and their young growing companies to meet their true potential. The opportunity to support with investment, mentoring, contacts and experience is a hugely rewarding process, and the social element of being part of a group of like-minded people with a common purpose is great fun.
Wendy Furness
MA VetMB CertEP MBA MRCVS
Wendy was a Senior Partner at Scarsdale Vets and Pride Veterinary Centre prior to its exit to IVCE in 2019.
Read moreWendy has a number of angel investments across a range of sectors, with a particular interest in animal and human health, and businesses tackling climate change. She is an EIR and Honorary Fellow at the University of Nottingham Business School, provides support and mentorship to founders, and strategic leadership and governance on boards she sits on.
Mark C Binns
MA VetMB MBA MRCVS
Mark began his veterinary career in general practice before moving into Pharma in various brand, marketing and management roles – becoming Head of UK Companion Animal Business at Novartis.
Read moreSubsequently, Mark executed a 100% owned LBO and build vet group which exited to IVCE in 2020. Mark’s interests include business strategy, financial modelling and P&L optimisation.
Christophe Magaud
DVM MBA HEC
Christophe has held various management positions in international subsidiaries of the Animal Health Industry across the world.
Read moreChristophe is the founder of Ocelot Vision, a consulting and investment company, and co-founder of Smartemis, an independent network of veterinary clinics in France and Germany. Christophe provides strategic consulting to companies, and advice for start-ups, in the health and digital sectors.
Philippe Moreau
DVM MS Dip ECVIM Dip ECVN
After an internship and residency in the USA, Philippe became a Diplomate of both the ECVIM and ECVN. After 17 years at his referral hospital in Limoges, France, Philippe left practice to found Medi-Productions (branded as Visiocare Services), a company specialised in digital communication services for veterinarians.
Read moreIn 2022, Philippe joined VANE and invested in several start-ups within animal health, along with being on the board of some of these companies. Philippe sees Animal Health Angels meeting the demand for a European entity supporting startups and entrepreneurs.
Jolian Howell
BSc (Hons) DipM MCIM
An experienced Marketer, Jolian has worked in a variety of marketing, business development and brand leadership positions across europe, developing and implementing strategic marketing plans for blockbuster brands and specialist medicines, and from clinical trial development through to pre-launch and launch phases.
Read moreJolian thrives on developing innovative approaches to healthcare challenges in the veterinary sector and developing engaging and collaborative work cultures.
Matthew Dobbs
BVM&S, Cert CHP, GDipLaw, ARAgS, MRCVS
A qualified vet with a diverse background of experience, Matt has worked in mixed practice, academia - including teaching research and clinical posts - and had a successful stint in clinical practice, launching the multisite livestock group Westpoint Vets in 2004.
Read moreMatt now sits on the board of Hectare (Agri-inventory/trading), AgriEPIcentre (Agritech advisory) and as CEO of Agsenze (Agritech hardware). He also provides consultancy to PE and industry on Veterinary and Agri-investments.
