In this episode, we are joined by Tej Panesar, an investment leader with over twenty years of experience across private markets, spanning venture capital (life sciences and technology), private equity, and real estate. Tej has held prominent roles, including Partner at Prism Ventures, Investment Director (Life Sciences) at British Patient Capital, Head of Credit and Equity Risk at UK fintech Crowdcube, and CEO of a real estate fund focused on Eastern Europe. He began his career at Citigroup and holds degrees from the London School of Economics, UCL, and Birkbeck.
Tej shares his in-depth insights into the ongoing innovations within financial services, from front-end to back-end systems that keep the industry moving. He explains how the UK has maintained its position at the forefront of global fintech by fostering leadership and making strategic shifts that drive investments into high-growth companies.
Additionally, Tej emphasizes the importance of building a strong ecosystem and cultivating specialized knowledge to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving landscape. He also discusses the increasing appeal of U.S. capital markets for UK-based life sciences companies, highlighting the global connections shaping the future of finance and technology.
