Gilde Healthcare taps Wilmot as partner for US venture and growth team

• Prior to joining Philips, Wilmot spent five years at Partners HealthCare investing in health-tech companies
• Gilde Healthcare manages more than €2.5bn
• The firm manages funds focused on venture/growth and private equity

Gilde Healthcare, a healthcare-focused investment firm, has named Rich Wilmot as a partner in its US venture and growth team.

Gilde, which has its headquarters in Utrecht, manages more than €2.5 billion across two fund strategies: venture/growth and private equity. The venture/growth fund invests in fast-growing companies active in digital health, medtech and therapeutics that are based in Europe and North America.

“Wilmot’s appointment comes at an exciting time as Gilde Healthcare continues to expand its presence in the US market and to strengthen its investment capabilities in the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape,” the firm said in a statement. “As a partner, Mr. Wilmot will play an important role in driving Gilde Healthcare’s investment strategy and furthering its mission to deliver better care at lower cost.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Rich Wilmot to our US team as a partner,” said general partner Geoff Pardo. “His extensive experience and deep understanding of healthcare delivery, digital health and the wider health-tech sector make him an important addition to our firm.”

Prior to joining Gilde Healthcare, Wilmot was responsible for creating and managing the corporate venture program at Philips. Before tha, he spent five years at Partners HealthCare investing in health-tech companies.