Simon founded Team Ventures Ltd, the European operation of BSG Team Ventures, and leads the Biotechnology and Cleantech practices for BSG Team Ventures worldwide. He also founded European early stage investor IPSO Ventures PLC and uses this experience to lead our Fundraising activities.
Simon trained with Arthur Andersen in the UK, focussing on MBO and related special work and established the research and real estate finance functions for Savills plc (now FPD Savills). He has founded 11 companies either directly, or through venture capital investor IPSO Ventures and has been involved in numerous fundraisings and mergers. Simon and colleagues raised hedge fund backing for IPSO within 18 month of incorporation, and completed IPSO's London Stock Exchange listing within three years.
Personal: now living near Cambridge UK with regular engagement in Boston MA. Married with 4 children. Contact: Simon Haworth
Simon's interests include country sports, wine, impressionist art, almost any music
except Country & Western, and of course a new love of polo through our partnership
with Ascot Park Polo Club.
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Founder Syndrome
Simon has a keen interest in research underpinning activity in the venture-backed community and has been studying the issues that arise between Founders and Investors since 2002. Click here for a copy of his current presentation titled:
 Founder Syndrome: 10 easy ways for the Founder to get sacked
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Simon founded Team Ventures Ltd, the European operation of BSG Team Ventures, and leads the Biotechnology and Cleantech practices for BSG Team Ventures worldwide. He also founded European early stage investor IPSO Ventures PLC and uses this experience to lead our Fundraising activities.