Emma Palmer Foster

Emma Palmer Foster is a healthcare consultant and Director at Discovery Park Ventures, a position she has held since June 2022.12 With the LinkedIn username ejpalmerconsulting, she brings extensive experience in the healthcare and life sciences sectors to her role.

Professional Background

Prior to her current position, Emma served as the Director of European Healthcare Corporate Finance at ING Wholesale Banking.1 This background in finance and healthcare has likely contributed to her expertise in evaluating and supporting life science companies.

Role at Discovery Park Ventures

As a Director at Discovery Park Ventures (DPV), Emma is involved in:

• Overseeing investments in early-stage life science companies
• Evaluating pitches from potential investees
• Managing the fund's growth and expansion

Under her leadership, DPV has grown from an initial £1 million fund to £3 million and has made its first 10 investments.6

Contributions to the Life Sciences Industry

Emma is actively involved in supporting the growth of early-stage life science companies. She has:

• Provided guidance on how to approach funding for early-stage life science companies4
• Shared insights on investing in life sciences based on DPV's first round of investments6
• Participated in industry events such as the LSX World Congress as a speaker2

Thought Leadership

Emma contributes to industry publications, sharing her expertise in biopharma and pharmaceutical technology. She is listed as an author for both BioPharm International and PharmTech35, indicating her role in disseminating knowledge and insights within the life sciences sector.

Through her work at Discovery Park Ventures and her broader industry involvement, Emma Palmer Foster plays a significant role in fostering innovation and growth in the life sciences ecosystem.