Wellcome Trust
Overview
Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation based in London that manages a large investment portfolio to fund research into health challenges, including infectious diseases, mental health, and climate change.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ineffable Intelligence | Apr 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Lario Therapeutics | Feb 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Wysa | Feb 2026 | Grant | Lead |
| Macro Biologics | Dec 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| System Inc. | Dec 2025 | Grant | Lead |
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Key People
Francesca Peach
Senior Partner, Intellectual Property & Business Analysis
Richard Muscat
Senior Partner
Megan Challis
Associate Director, Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships, Managing Director, Europe (Geschäftsführerin)
Beth Richardson
Learning Partner
Christine Hamilton MCIPD
Lead People Partner
Claire O'Riordan
People Partner
Eleanor Hennessy
Learning Partner Leadership & Management development
Holly Hamilton
Early Careers Partner
Philip Dorrell
Infectious Disease - Market Access Partner
Simone Santabarbara
Learning Partner, Performance and Careers
Amy Hinterberger, PhD
Principal Investigator at University of Washington
Elaina Elzinga
Principal, Head Of Active Manager Selection
Robert Holl, CFA
Principal
Audrey Duncanson
Senior Portfolio Manager
Chiann-mun (Sheny) Chen
Senior Research Manager, Science Portfolio Manager, Senior Portfolio Developer - Cellular and Developmental Sciences
Michael Chew
Portfolio Manager
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Wellcome Trust based?
Wellcome Trust is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
When was Wellcome Trust founded?
Wellcome Trust was founded in 1936.
How many portfolio companies does Wellcome Trust have?
Wellcome Trust has 60 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Wellcome Trust's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Ineffable Intelligence, Lario Therapeutics, Wysa, Macro Biologics, System Inc..
What was Wellcome Trust's most recent investment?
Wellcome Trust's most recent investment on Caplight was in Ineffable Intelligence in 2026.
What sectors does Wellcome Trust focus on?
Wellcome Trust focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Wellcome Trust focus on?
Wellcome Trust typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Wellcome Trust's AUM?
Wellcome Trust's assets under management are estimated between $10.0B and $100.0B.