Abingworth


Abingworth is a transatlantic life-sciences investment firm that provides capital and development expertise to biotechnology and biopharma companies. The firm invests across the company lifecycle — from seed and early-stage through clinical development and public-market positions — and operates offices in London, Menlo Park/San Francisco and Boston. Abingworth is part of Carlyle. As of 29 February 2024 the firm reported investments in 185 life-science companies, including multiple M&A transactions and IPOs.

Industries

biotechnology
health-diagnostics
medical
medical-device

Nr. of Employees

small (1-50)

Abingworth


Portfolio

Acquired by Alexion; listed among Abingworth exits.

#Biopharma / Rare disease

Acquired by larger pharmaceutical companies (listed among exits).

#Biopharma / Immunology

Abingworth participated as an early investor.

#Gene editing / Biotech

Founding investor and seed funder; incubated in Abingworth's London office. Acquired by Takeda under a previously agreed option including development and regulatory milestones.

#Immuno-oncology / Cell therapy

Provider of clinical co-development services; involved in regulatory approvals cited (e.g., BOSULIF®).

#Clinical co-development / Late-stage development financing

Partner in co-development and manufacturing services; referenced in Abingworth materials.

#Clinical development services / Co-development

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