ExSight Ventures & i-Pharm Consulting Announce Strategic Talent Partnership Across Ophthalmology Portfolio

i-Pharm to deliver top executive and board talent for the ExSight portfolio.                                                            

New York, NY – July 28, 2025 – ExSight Ventures, a leading early-stage venture capital firm focused on ophthalmic innovation, and i-Pharm Consulting, a global talent solutions specialist for the life sciences industry, today announced a formal talent partnership to support the rapid growth of ExSight’s portfolio companies. This collaboration brings together two domain leaders to address the unique talent demands within ophthalmology- one of the most specialized and high-impact areas of healthcare innovation.

Through this partnership, i-Pharm will serve as the designated recruitment and talent advisory partner for ExSight Ventures and its portfolio companies, providing tailored talent solutions across Board of Directors appointments, executive search, functional hiring, and scalable growth strategies. i-Pharm’s expertise spans Executive Search, R&D, Regulatory Affairs & Quality, CMC & Technical Operations, Commercial Operations, Program & Portfolio Management, Computational Science and Engineering with AI/ML, and other technical disciplines essential for scaling ophthalmology-focused companies.

This is the latest in a series of strategic resources ExSight is building around its portfolio- helping founders and leadership teams not just secure capital, but unlock access to highly targeted operational support from experts embedded in the field. From talent and regulatory strategy to early commercial planning, ExSight continues to expand the value it brings to companies driving change in vision science, including a growing focus on the role of AI/ML in diagnostics, image processing, and predictive care. 

“People are at the heart of our mission. Successful ophthalmic innovation requires scientific rigor, seasoned expertise, and focus on patient-centric delivery. Talent is a key driver of that success,” said James Murray, Managing Partner at ExSight Ventures. “We’re excited to partner with i-Pharm- they bring not just recruiting capabilities, but strategic insight into what it takes to build high-performing teams in this space.”

About ExSight Ventures

ExSight Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to identifying and advancing breakthrough innovations in ophthalmology. The firm invests in early-stage companies developing transformative therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, and technologies- including AI/ML-enabled platforms- that address unmet needs in eye health. With a team of experienced clinicians, operators, and investors, ExSight offers more than capital- it provides a network, expertise, and hands-on support that enables companies to grow with focus, speed, and precision.

About i-Pharm Consulting

i-Pharm Consulting is a global leader in life sciences talent solutions, with over 17 years of experience delivering recruitment services across Biotech, Pharma, and Medtech sectors. With offices in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, i-Pharm supports clients through a combination of specialist recruitment, project-based hiring, and embedded talent partnerships. Their ophthalmology hiring expertise spans the full drug/device development cycle- making them an ideal partner for scaling startups in this fast-evolving field.

A Strategic Partnership Rooted in Mission and Precision

This collaboration is uniquely suited to the ophthalmology space, where the margin for error is slim, the competition for experienced talent is high, and the patient need is urgent. As innovation accelerates- from gene therapies to surgical devices, imaging tools, AI-driven diagnostics, and digital health platforms- building mission-driven teams with deep therapeutic and technical alignment is critical. Through this partnership, ExSight-backed companies gain a competitive edge: access to highly specialized talent guidance without the burden of building internal infrastructure too early.

“Innovation in the field of ophthalmology dramatically changes lives,” said Hannah Roberts, the designated i-Pharm Consulting lead for the ExSight partnership. “We’re proud to help ExSight-backed companies build the kind of world-class teams- from board leadership to operational execution- that bring sight-saving solutions to patients globally. I look forward to connecting with talent who are passionate about making a difference in this space.”

Media & Talent Inquiries
For ExSight Ventures:
Ashley Mitchell
amitchell@exsightventures.com 

For i-Pharm Consulting / Talent Opportunities in the ExSight Portfolio:
Hannah Roberts
hroberts@i-pharmconsulting.com
 (332) 230-1082