Simentra launch Health Sciences Business Unit

As part of the consolidated approach to sector based initiatives, Simentra launch a new Health Sciences Business Unit to provide international business acceleration for high growth companies.

San Jose, Bracknell, Belfast 12th August 2003

Simentra Ltd, a company providing a low-risk, cost effective and fast route to the market for early stage and venture capital backed high-growth technology firms, today announced the launch of a new business unit dedicated to the Health Sciences sector that will offer the company's portfolio of international sales and marketing and business acceleration services.

The Health Sciences Business Unit is being led by Brenda McCleary, operating from the company Bracknell, UK office and promoted through Simentra international offices in the Americas and Asia Pacific in addition to the company associate and partner network. The Health Sciences Unit will assist in access to funding initiatives for early stage companies, seek partner and alliance programs and gain insight into international markets and the regulatory environment.

The business unit will serve pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical device firms, healthcare providers and other high growth firms in the Health Sciences continuum. Simentra have recently established operations in Australia and it is hoped that international market expansion projects will be provided for companies seeking opportunities to license or sell intellectual property to major brands in international markets.

"Through the efforts of the Simentra team internationally, we hope to utilise our knowledge and services in the marketplace to assist high growth companies aggressively pursue sales and marketing opportunities for their products. There has been significant development in the Health Sciences sector in recent years and the business unit at Simentra will be able to add real value at government, academic and commercial level for companies searching for accelerated growth potential" commented McCleary.

The company have also recently expanded their international associate and partner network in locations in Asia Pacific, Canada and South America to source companies that have the greatest potential to attract investment, partnering and commercial collaboration.

About Simentra Ltd

Simentra Ltd is an International Risk Assessment company dedicated to providing intelligent and cost effective solutions to government, private corporations and the emergency services sector. The company Charter Series offers a range of assessment, fusion and training products and services to mitigate the risks associated with modern society and business practice and prepare for associated response protocols. Simentra is a subsidiary of AssetCo PLc in the UK www.assetco.com . Simentra has offices in Belfast (Northern Ireland), London (UK), and Houston (USA).

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