Richard H. Thompson

Thompson Clive is a hands-on manager which invests selectively in a small number of early-stage and established companies in a variety of sectors including biotechnology, communications, health care, information technology, instrumentation and pharmaceuticals. The firm partners with their investee companies, often supplying a complementary range of strategic and financial skills to those of operating management in the companies concerned, and they are prepared to take on direct management responsibilities when appropriate. They also provide up to £5 million to companies as required, both directly through their managed funds and indirectly through their institutional contacts. They generally provide additional financing in syndication with institutional investors. Thompson Clive aims to transform their investee companies into coherent entities which can be floated on a public market or be acquired.

Functions as a College/University

Provides business management solutions

Solon Ventures invests in companies located in the United Kingdom. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare and technology sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements and co-invests in later stages.