Shabir Chowdhary

Shabir holds two degrees from Imperial College London and began his career in investment banking with Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley, where he developed deep expertise in financial markets, corporate finance, and strategic transactions. He has extensive experience investing in, financing, and scaling companies across multiple sectors and international markets. Collectively, the businesses he has advised, invested in, or supported have raised more than $4.5 billion in capital and completed successful exits to leading strategic acquirers around the world.

Driven by a belief that healthcare systems must evolve to address rising costs, ageing populations, and increasing demand, Shabir is passionate about supporting innovations that improve patient outcomes, increase efficiency, and expand access to care. He has developed extensive relationships across the healthcare ecosystem, including NHS England, leading global pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, insurers, healthcare providers, and policymakers. These relationships provide valuable insight into the future direction of healthcare and help identify innovative solutions capable of delivering both commercial success and meaningful impact.

Under his leadership, RYSE has assembled a diverse and highly experienced team of investors, operators, clinicians, and sector specialists with expertise spanning healthcare delivery, life sciences, digital health, medical technology, and healthcare services. Collectively, the team has scaled and exited businesses, managed healthcare research within leading global investment banks, advised healthcare companies on growth and strategy, and operated across multiple healthcare systems internationally.

RYSE also maintains formal associations with healthcare institutions, providers, and industry stakeholders across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and North America. These relationships provide the firm with unique access to market insights, clinical expertise, commercial opportunities, and innovation ecosystems, enabling RYSE to identify emerging trends early and support portfolio companies as they scale internationally.

Known for his strategic vision, commercial acumen, and entrepreneurial mindset, Shabir works closely with founders, investors, healthcare providers, and industry leaders to accelerate innovation and create long-term value. His ambition is not only to deliver strong financial returns for investors but also to help build the next generation of healthcare companies that improve millions of lives around the world