Wellcome Trust Overview

  • Type
  • Foundation

  • Year Founded
  • 1936

Year Founded

  • Professionals
  • 4

Professionals

  • AUM

  • Commitments
  • 264

Wellcome Trust General Information

Description

Wellcome Trust is an independent foundation based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 1936, the foundation exists to improve health for everyone by helping scientists and researchers take on emerging problems. The assets of the foundation are managed by the investment committee.

Contact Information

Website
wellcome.org
Formerly Known As
Wellcome Trust Ltd
Year Founded
1936
Commitment Size
Open To Secondaries
Open To First Time Funds
Institution Type
Foundation
Primary Contact
Title
Interim Chief Finance Officer
Email
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Phone
+44 020
Corporate Office
  • Gibbs Building
  • 215 Euston Road
  • London NW1 2BE
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 020

Wellcome Trust Commitments (264)

Wellcome Trust's most recent commitment was from , managed by Meridian Health Ventures. The commitment was made on .

Fund Name Fund Manager Fund Location Vintage Fund Size Commitment Date Commitment
Meridian Health Ventures London, United Kingdom 2024
Vistra Boston, MA 2020
Bridgepoint Group (UK) London, United Kingdom 2020
Phoenix Equity Partners London, United Kingdom 2017
Oxford Science Enterprises Oxford, United Kingdom 2016
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Commitments by Fund Type
Commitments by Fund Type
Commitments by Region
Commitments by Region

Wellcome Trust Investment Allocations

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    Real Estate:
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    Current Cash:
Investment allocations

Wellcome Trust Affiliates

Subsidiaries (6)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Aw Management Company (Kp1c) London, United Kingdom 2016
Wellcome Trust Investments 2 Unlimited London, United Kingdom 2008
Wellcome Trust Investments 1 Unlimited London, United Kingdom 2008
W.T. Construction London, United Kingdom 2000
Wellcome Genome Campus Cambridge, United Kingdom 1992
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Wellcome Trust FAQs

  • When was Wellcome Trust founded?

    Wellcome Trust was founded in 1936.

  • Where is Wellcome Trust headquartered?

    Wellcome Trust is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

  • How many Assets Under Management (AUM) does Wellcome Trust have?

    Wellcome Trust has in assets under management.

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