From Vision to Reality: US Market Entry and Public Market Pathways
LSX Investival
Nov
16
2026
Date: November 16, 2026
Location: London, UK
Member and Co-chair of Mintz's Securities & Capital Markets Practice, John T. Rudy, will be moderating, "From Vision to Reality: US Market Entry and Public Market Pathways", during the LSX Investival Showcase in London in November.
The panel will bring together investors, executives, and industry leaders to discuss the critical considerations for successful US market entry and expansion. Attendees will gain practical insights on navigating regulatory and commercial complexities, evaluating financing and capital markets strategies, and building a sustainable presence in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Topics will include:
- Key strategies for life science companies to establish a foothold in the US market
- Capital-raising pathways, including IPOs, SPACs, private financing, and other growth funding options
- Investor perspectives on the key attributes and milestones that drive confidence in emerging life sciences companies
- Lessons learned from C-suite executives who have successfully navigated US market entry, growth, and operational challenges
Panelists:
- Maha Radhakrishnan, Executive Partner, Sofinnova Investments
- Mathias Vinther, Partner, Forbion
- Janke Dittmer, General Partner and Head of European HealthTech Investments, Gilde Healthcare
Speakers
John T. Rudy
Moderator
John T. Rudy is a Mintz Member who represents clients in capital markets transactions, securities, equity debt financings, and mergers and acquisitions. John's clients include public and private companies and investment banks. Before joining Mintz, he was an associate in a New York law firm.
