Freddie Dear

Building biotech companies

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 3 investments📅 7 years investing🗓 Last invested Aug 2021
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Board Observer
Aug 2021
Clade Therapeutics is a well-funded cell therapy company developing novel cell-based medicines for the treatment of cancer and other devastating diseases. The company, located in the heart of Cambridge was recently launched by an exceptional group of academic leaders and successful bioentrepreneurs converging stem cell biology, immunology, regenerative medicine, and gene editing into the next-generation of stem cell-derived medicines.
Board Observer
Nov 2020
Forcefield Therapeutics is a pioneer of best-in-class therapeutics to retain heart function via the protection of cardiomyocytes. Forcefield Tx was founded on the work of Professor Mauro Giacca, an authority in cardiovascular disease and genetic biology and the Heat of the School of Cardiovascular Medicine and Sciences at King’s College London as well as industry experts and investors with a shared purpose to revolutionise treatment following acute myocardial infarction (MI). Forcefield’s unique approach can both retain and protect heart cells, minimising the impact of MI and preventing the cascade of events that may lead to subsequent heart failure. Forcefield Tx is led by a proven team with a record of success from discovery to commercialisation and is backed by a leading FTSE 250 healthcare company, Syncona.
Board Observer
Apr 2019
An exciting new cell therapy immunology biotech committed to transforming patients lives in solid organ transplantation and auto-immune conditions. Our company is growing and we are exciting about the future! Our vision is to become a world leader in new cell therapy and the people are at the heart of what we do. We treat our people with respect, working collaboratively across the business, taking ownership and accountability for the outcomes and results we delivery. Most of all we work with integrity to innovate and bring the best version of ourselves to the job every day.
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2024
Principal
Feb 2024
Monograph was founded to invest in life sciences companies that seek to create new or improved therapeutics, diagnostics and related technology-enabled business services which enhance healthcare outcomes. With primary offices in London, San Francisco and Dallas-Fort Worth, Monograph bridges opportunities across North America, the United Kingdom and Europe, bringing deep experience, relationships, and capabilities to help these companies scale. The Monograph team combines decades of experience in biomedical research and clinical medicine with over 55 years of investing experience in the healthcare industry cumulatively across the Monograph Partners. This experience allows Monograph to actively contribute to the growth of nascent organizations into promising biotechnology and related life sciences businesses. Monograph routinely sees opportunities it believes could contribute to transformational healthcare outcomes.
2021
Head of Corporate Development & Portfolio Manager
Dec 2021
Ascend is gene to GMP partner with deep expertise in advanced therapy development and commercialization. We offer unparalleled collaboration backed by expertise while working to develop your products from the bench through the clinic and beyond. Let’s build the future of advanced therapies together!
Board Observer
Aug 2021
Clade Therapeutics is a well-funded cell therapy company developing novel cell-based medicines for the treatment of cancer and other devastating diseases. The company, located in the heart of Cambridge was recently launched by an exceptional group of academic leaders and successful bioentrepreneurs converging stem cell biology, immunology, regenerative medicine, and gene editing into the next-generation of stem cell-derived medicines.
2020
Board Observer
Nov 2020
Forcefield Therapeutics is a pioneer of best-in-class therapeutics to retain heart function via the protection of cardiomyocytes. Forcefield Tx was founded on the work of Professor Mauro Giacca, an authority in cardiovascular disease and genetic biology and the Heat of the School of Cardiovascular Medicine and Sciences at King’s College London as well as industry experts and investors with a shared purpose to revolutionise treatment following acute myocardial infarction (MI). Forcefield’s unique approach can both retain and protect heart cells, minimising the impact of MI and preventing the cascade of events that may lead to subsequent heart failure. Forcefield Tx is led by a proven team with a record of success from discovery to commercialisation and is backed by a leading FTSE 250 healthcare company, Syncona.
2019
Board Observer
Apr 2019
An exciting new cell therapy immunology biotech committed to transforming patients lives in solid organ transplantation and auto-immune conditions. Our company is growing and we are exciting about the future! Our vision is to become a world leader in new cell therapy and the people are at the heart of what we do. We treat our people with respect, working collaboratively across the business, taking ownership and accountability for the outcomes and results we delivery. Most of all we work with integrity to innovate and bring the best version of ourselves to the job every day.
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