Russell Cummings
Chairman at Aqdot Ltd.
Profile
Russ joined British Patient Capital as an independent Non-executive Director in June 2018 and was appointed Chair on 1 September 2020.
Russ is the former Chief Executive Officer of Touchstone Innovations plc, one of the UK’s leading technology investment companies, championing outstanding science by commercialising innovative research from UK universities.
Russ joined as Chief Investment Officer in 2006, then became CEO in 2013 through to the acquisition of Touchstone in 2017 by IP Group plc for £500m.
From 2003 to 2006 he was a Director at the growth equity and venture capital firm Scottish Equity Partners LLP.
Prior to this he spent 16 years at the international venture capital and private equity company 3i Group plc, latterly as Director in its UK Technology Group.
Russell Cummings active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Nexeon Ltd.
 Nexeon Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Nexeon Ltd. develops novel battery technology and silicon anodes. It is a battery materials and licensing company developing silicon anodes for the next generation of lithium-ion battery. The firm's silicon anodes enable significantly greater Li-ion battery capacity to be achieved, providing lighter batteries with more power and longer lifetime between charges. The company was founded by Mino Green and Paul David Atherton on February 22, 2006 and is headquartered in Abingdon, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2019-01-15 |
British Patient Capital Ltd.
 British Patient Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance British Patient Capital Ltd (British Patient Capital) is a venture capital firm subsidiary of British Business Bank PLC founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in Sheffield, United Kingdom. | Chairman | 2020-08-31 |
Aqdot Ltd.
 Aqdot Ltd. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Aqdot Ltd. develops novel fabrication technology for smart capsules. Its technology simplifies the encapsulation process by utilizing the novel one-step, "shrink-wrap" approach based on a combination of emulsion technology and supramolecular chemistry. The company was founded by Jing Zhang, Chris Abell, Oren Scherman, and Roger Coulston in 2012 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | - |
Downing Ventures
 Downing Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Downing Ventures (Downing Ventures) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 1986. The firm is headquartered in London. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Russell Cummings
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
IP2IPO Innovations Ltd.
 IP2IPO Innovations Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services IP2IPO Innovations Ltd. provides business development and technology transfer services. The firm also provides strategic industry University partnerships, patenting, licensing, spin-out incubation and equity management services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-21 |
Scottish Equity Partners LLP
 Scottish Equity Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance Scottish Equity Partners LLP (Scottish Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1991 by Gary de Vinchelez Le Sueur and Andrew S. Paterson. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Private Equity Investor | 2006-08-31 |
Inhealth Ventures Ltd.
 Inhealth Ventures Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Inhealth Ventures Ltd (Inhealth Ventures) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of InHealth Group Ltd. founded in 2016 by Benedict Evans. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Private Equity Investor | - |
| Imperial College London | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
PerkinElmer Informatics, Inc.
 PerkinElmer Informatics, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of Revvity, Inc., PerkinElmer Informatics, Inc. is a company that provides industry-leading chemistry applications and software. The company is based in Cambridge, MA. The company's Informatics solutions empower scientists and researchers to gain critical insights from data analytics, accelerating informed decisions. The company was founded in 1986 by Michael C. Rubenstein and Stewart D. Rubenstein. PerkinElmer Informatics was acquired by Revvity, Inc. from Health Evolution Management Co. LLC on March 24, 2011. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Russell Cummings
| Imperial College London | Undergraduate Degree |
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| NIOX GROUP PLC | Health Services |
| Private companies | 14 |
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Touchstone Innovations Ltd.
 Touchstone Innovations Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Touchstone Innovations Ltd. engages in the provision of technology and commercialization services. The company was founded by Susan Jane Searle in 1986 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Scottish Equity Partners LLP
Scottish Equity Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance Scottish Equity Partners LLP (Scottish Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1991 by Gary de Vinchelez Le Sueur and Andrew S. Paterson. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Downing Ventures
Downing Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Downing Ventures (Downing Ventures) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 1986. The firm is headquartered in London. | Finance |
Zeus Technology Ltd.
 Zeus Technology Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Zeus Technology Ltd. provided application delivery, traffic management and load balancing solutions. The company was headquartered in Cambridge, CA. | Technology Services |
IP2IPO Innovations Ltd.
IP2IPO Innovations Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services IP2IPO Innovations Ltd. provides business development and technology transfer services. The firm also provides strategic industry University partnerships, patenting, licensing, spin-out incubation and equity management services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
PerkinElmer Informatics, Inc.
PerkinElmer Informatics, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of Revvity, Inc., PerkinElmer Informatics, Inc. is a company that provides industry-leading chemistry applications and software. The company is based in Cambridge, MA. The company's Informatics solutions empower scientists and researchers to gain critical insights from data analytics, accelerating informed decisions. The company was founded in 1986 by Michael C. Rubenstein and Stewart D. Rubenstein. PerkinElmer Informatics was acquired by Revvity, Inc. from Health Evolution Management Co. LLC on March 24, 2011. | Technology Services |
Chronicle Solutions (UK) Ltd.
 Chronicle Solutions (UK) Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Chronicle Solutions, Inc. provides content capturing solutions. The firm's product netReplay allows enterprises to intelligently search, store, and retrieve critical network communications that occur both in real-time and in the past. Chronicle Solutions helps companies enforce email, instant messenger, and Internet acceptable use policies. It enables forensic investigations by monitoring and recording relevant traffic, alerting on transgressions. The company was founded by Jerome Bilet in 2001 and is headquartered in London, UK. | Technology Services |
Touchstone Innovations Investment Management Ltd.
 Touchstone Innovations Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Touchstone Innovations Investment Management Ltd. is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Touchstone Innovations Ltd. founded in 1986. Touchstone Innovations Investment Management Ltd. is headquartered in London. | Finance |
Nexeon Ltd.
Nexeon Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Nexeon Ltd. develops novel battery technology and silicon anodes. It is a battery materials and licensing company developing silicon anodes for the next generation of lithium-ion battery. The firm's silicon anodes enable significantly greater Li-ion battery capacity to be achieved, providing lighter batteries with more power and longer lifetime between charges. The company was founded by Mino Green and Paul David Atherton on February 22, 2006 and is headquartered in Abingdon, the United Kingdom. | Producer Manufacturing |
Touchstone Innovations Investments Ltd.
 Touchstone Innovations Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Touchstone Innovations Investments Ltd. operates as an alternative investment manager. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars New England
 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars New England Specialty StoresRetail Trade Rolls-Royce Motor Cars New England imports and wholesales automobiles, parts and accessories. It offers finance center, used and pre-owned specials, part specials, and service centers. The company is headquartered in Wayland, MA. | Retail Trade |
Aqdot Ltd.
Aqdot Ltd. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Aqdot Ltd. develops novel fabrication technology for smart capsules. Its technology simplifies the encapsulation process by utilizing the novel one-step, "shrink-wrap" approach based on a combination of emulsion technology and supramolecular chemistry. The company was founded by Jing Zhang, Chris Abell, Oren Scherman, and Roger Coulston in 2012 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. | Process Industries |
Inhealth Ventures Ltd.
Inhealth Ventures Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Inhealth Ventures Ltd (Inhealth Ventures) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of InHealth Group Ltd. founded in 2016 by Benedict Evans. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
British Patient Capital Ltd.
British Patient Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance British Patient Capital Ltd (British Patient Capital) is a venture capital firm subsidiary of British Business Bank PLC founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in Sheffield, United Kingdom. | Finance |
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