Abingworth


Abingworth is a leading transatlantic life sciences investment firm that has been transforming cutting-edge science into novel medicines since 1973. With a focus on life sciences, Abingworth provides capital and expertise to top management teams, helping to build world-class companies. The firm has invested in over 185 life science companies, leading to numerous M&A transactions and IPOs. Abingworth operates with offices in London, Menlo Park, and Boston, enabling it to engage closely with entrepreneurs in key biotech hubs. As part of the global investment firm Carlyle, Abingworth continues to expand its reach and impact in the life sciences sector.


What We Do

Abingworth provides capital and expertise to top caliber management teams building world-class companies.

Abingworth engages in clinical co-development, providing funding and strategic support for clinical studies.


Geographic Focus


Portfolio

Appointed John Chiminski as Chair & Karen Flynn as Independent Director.

#Advanced Therapies

Entered into strategic collaboration with Lilly and completed an oversubscribed US$112M Series C financing.

#Cancer Treatment

Reports positive data from BEACON Study of Briquilimab in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria.

#Biotechnology

Initiated Part B of Phase I/II Clinical Trial Evaluating Gene Therapy ATSN-201 to Treat X-linked Retinoschisis.

#Gene Therapy

Launched with a $180 Million Series A Financing to advance CM313, a potentially best-in-class anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody.

#Therapeutics


Key People

Managing Partner & Head of Abingworth Life Sciences

Managing Partner, Chief Investment Officer & COO

Managing Director

Principal

Chief Financial Officer

Managing Director – Clinical Co-Development

Chair & Managing Partner