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Sam Cronin

Principal & Investment Manager at Arkin Digital Health

Israel

Overview 

Sam Cronin is a Principal & Investment Manager at Arkin Digital Health in Israel, with a background in Life Sciences and Biochemistry. He has experience as a Head of Healthcare Innovation at the UK Israel Tech Hub and has served as a Guest Speaker at various universities, showcasing expertise in Digital Health and Health IT sectors. Cronin's career highlights include his role as a Principal & Investment Manager at Arkin Digital Health, where he leverages his extensive knowledge in Life Sciences and Biochemistry to make strategic investments in the Digital Health sector. Additionally, his experience as the Head of Healthcare Innovation at the UK Israel Tech Hub demonstrates his ability to drive business development and foster collaborations in the healthcare industry.

Work Experience 

  • Principal & Investment Manager

    2021 - Current

    Lead the Israel-based activity of Arkin Digital Health, part of the $2 B AUM healthcare investment group Arkin Holdings. The largest private Israeli healthcare investor, Arkin’s investments cover multistage pharma/biotech VC, late-stage medical devices, a healthcare and biotech hedge fund, and digital health.

  • Industry Scholar

    2023

Flare Capital Partners provides capital for early-stage and emerging healthcare technology companies.

  • Foundation Fellow

    2020

    Foundation fellow at CASMI - Collaboration for the Advancement of Sustainable Medical Innovation

  • Head of Healthcare Innovation, UK Israel Tech Hub

    2017 - 2021

    Headed the healthtech sector, focused on digital health. Boutique consulting for healthcare MNCs including GSK, AstraZeneca, Elsevier, NHS etc. to help them define their innovation needs and tech challenges, and identify Israeli startups offering relevant solutions for building clinical/strategic/commercial partnerships

  • Private Consultant

    2012 - 2017

    Due diligence on tech investments for a family office General consulting for startups and academia on business, scientific and research documents

  • Academic Tutor

    2013 - 2016

    Taught a postgraduate course in protein purification and characterisation.

  • Contractor

    2011 - 2012

    Managed and led the forensic investigation of a $115MM project.

Deloitte Tax is an advisory firm that provides tax preparation and advisory services.

  • Operations Consultant

    2010 - 2011

    Business consultant.

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