Pam Garside

Overview

Pam Garside is an angel investor specializing in early-stage health tech companies. She has a career in healthcare systems and digital health in the UK and internationally. Pam is Chair of Cambridge Angels and sits on the board of Crown Place Venture Capital Trust. She founded and co-chairs The Cambridge Health Network, a membership group of senior players in the UK health sector. Pam advises a number of life science companies, health technology accelerators, and start-ups in the UK and Europe. She is a Fellow of the Judge Business School of the University of Cambridge and a member of the Investment Committee of Cambridge Enterprise, the technology transfer company of the University. Pam has over 30 angel investments in early-stage health tech companies and is especially supportive of female-led healthcare businesses. She has been recognized as one of the 100 most influential leaders in Health Tech by Hot Topics in 2016. Pam holds a BSc from the University of Durham and a master’s degree in Hospital and Health Care Administration from the University of Minnesota. She is an Adjunct Professor at Imperial College Business School. Pam began her professional life in management in the NHS and subsequently spent many years studying and working internationally based in the USA. She is known for her extensive network in UK healthcare and her support for generations of entrepreneurs in the health tech sector.

Investment Focus

• Innovative health tech solutions
• Strong management teams
• Scalable business models
• Potential for significant impact in healthcare

Portfolio Companies