- Advised Rockend Limited, a company aiming to create novel treatment methods by developing and utilizing engineered platelets for the delivery of therapeutic agents, on its £4.5 million seed financing.
- Advised Novo Holdings A/S, a leading international life sciences investor, on its $40 million investment as part for a $60 million Series C funding round into Exscientia Limited, a world leading AI-driven drug discovery company based in the UK.
- Advised COMPASS Pathfinder Holdings Limited on the completion of its US$80 million Series B crossover round. Compass is a life sciences company dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence based innovation in mental health.
- Advised Achilles Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company developing personalised cancer immunotherapies, on the completion of its £100 million Series B crossover round, which was one of the largest growth stage venture rounds for a UK biotech company in 2019.
- Advised Coöperatieve Gilde Healthcare IV U.A., a specialised European healthcare-focused investment fund based in the Netherlands, on its $10 million investment in Big Health Ltd as part of a $25 million Series B.Big Health’s purpose is to help millions back to good mental health, with digital therapeutics - fully automated and highly personalised behavioural programs for mental health.
- Advised Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc, an AIM listed life sciences company, on its acquisition of Sealantis Limited, a developer of an alginate-based tissue adhesive technology platform.
- Advised QuantaDialysis Technologies Limited, a medical device company focused on haemodialysis systems for use in the clinic and home, on its series C funding round raising over £38 million.
- Advised Brytlyt Limited, a company that is developing and commercializing GPU-accelerated data processing technology, on its Series A funding round.
- Advised Wintermute Trading Limited, a leading global algorithmic market maker in cryptocurrency markets, on its $2.8 million Series A.
- Advised Joanna Dai Limited, a luxury performance workwear brand specializing in sustainable, versatile and high-tech women’s workwear, on its seed funding round.
- Advised med24 Limited, a new provider ofprivate medical clinics and virtual services for 24/7 immediate access healthcare in London, on its £5 million seed financing.
- Advised Advent Life Sciences, a leading trans-Atlantic venture investors focused on building innovative Life Sciences businesses in the UK, Europe and the USA, on its £4 million Series A investment into Amphista Therapeutics.
- Advised Cognitive Credit, a company developing an end-to-end analytics application that delivers cutting edge technology to institutional credit investors, on its convertible loan from the Future Fund and existing investors.
- Advised Beyond.Life Ltd, providing an online marketplace that connects funeral directors and at-need customers, on its Series A round.
- Advised Novastar Ventures Limited, an impact investment fund, on its Series A investment in The Sure Chill Company Limited, a company that develops a revolutionary platform cooling technology.
- Advised N+1 Singer as nominated adviser and broker to Verona Pharma plc, a listed drug development company, in relation to its £44.7 million UK and U.S. placing.*
- Advised a listed life sciences company in relation to its acquisition of a medical devices business based in the U.S.*
- Advised Neuroprotexeon Limited, a late clinical-stage pharmaceutical and medical device company, on its initial spinout from Imperial College London, subsequent rounds of private financing and issues relating to the cross border nature of its operations.*
- Advised Gilde Healthcare Partners B.V. as lead investor on multiple financing rounds into Lumeon Limited, a digital healthcare company.*
- Advised Novo A/S, Lundbeckfond A/S and Gilde Heathcare Partners B.V. on multiple financing rounds into Acacia Pharma Limited and in relation to its ultimate listing on Euronext. Acacia Limited is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialisation of new treatments for the conditions arising as a consequence of surgery, cancer or cancer treatment.*
- Advised Arc Medical Limited, a UK medical devices company, on a partial exit by certain shareholders to Norgine Ventures, along with a strategic investment and working capital facility from Norgine.*
- Advised Cruncher Technologies Limited, a company using artificial intelligence to solve big data issues for the financial markets, on various financing rounds and its commercialisation into the U.S.*
- Advised EQ Investors, a B Corporation certified wealth manager (B Corporations are for-profit companies certified as meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency), in relation to the acquisition of Truestone Wealth Management, a financial planning firm with £500 million of client assets under management.*
- Advised Mustard Seed, an impact investment fund, on multiple investments including:*
- Skin Healthcare, a skin analytics app and device designed to help identify early signs of skin cancer
- Beulah, a luxury goods company providing employment opportunities to victims of human trafficking
- Switchee, a company seeking to significantly reduce energy use and spending
* Denotes experience prior to joining Goodwin.
Professional Activities
Ms. McGrath is a member of the British Venture Capital Association.
