Safeguard Biosystems Holdings Ltd
Molecular diagnostics focused on high volume detection of many DNA targets at one time from one sample for pathogen/species identification.
- Stage Prototype Ready
- Industry Biotechnology
- Location Northwood, England, GB
- Currency GBP
- Founded May 2006
- Employees 5
- Website sgbio.com
Company Summary
Molecular diagnostic company focused on rapid detection of large numbers (multiplexed) of DNA & proteins from one sample in health, food (meat/fish) & industrial/commercial applications cost effectively. Target: Large scale screening/speciation applications with £5m plus market opportunities which current practices cannot meet. 1st app – Bacterial DNA detection. Customers will include dairy cooperatives/processors and farming operations.
Team
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George AaronMrChairman and CEO. Throughout his career, George Aaron has been in healthcare related industries, starting as head of international acquisitions for Schering Plough. He founded or acquired four start-ups, in both drug development and diagnostics, which have all had successful exits. All companies were based on the model of outsourced R&D, as is the case with Safeguard Biosystems.
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Richard StrafehlMrCo-founder, Director. Is an experienced Canadian entrepreneur with broad-based skills in information technology, business development and executive management including taking a company public. Richard Strafehl has progressed through major corporations including Xerox, NCR Canada and AT&T. He also has a history of developing high-tech start-ups, four of which have become public.
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Howard Mark ShermanMrCFO, Director. With 17 years experience in corporate and International banking in the City of London primarily with Charterhouse Bank, Howard Sherman has acted as a financial consultant to businesses in a variety of sectors, including start-ups. He was a key player in the establishment of Safeguard Biosystems as a U.K. company and previous funding rounds.
Advisors
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Burlingtons SolicitorsLawyerUnconfirmed
UHY Hacker YoungAccountantUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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NewSmith Capital 30%Unconfirmed
Isabel Fox 9%Unconfirmed
AM2 Bermuda (3C) 4%Unconfirmed
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