Engineering Solutions. Accelerating Growth.
Gray Matter Technology helps startups, investors, and established companies transform breakthrough science into scalable business success. With decades of experience building, growing, and selling technology companies worldwide, founder Richard Gray combines deep engineering expertise with proven business leadership to accelerate innovation across biotech, pharma, and beyond.
From Complex Science to Scalable Solutions
At Gray Matter Technology, we bridge the gap between breakthrough science and real-world business success.
Ways to Engage
Consulting & Technical Evaluation
Richard provides objective, expert analysis to evaluate technologies, products, and markets. From technical feasibility and cost optimization to regulatory navigation and market sizing, he delivers strategic insight that helps startups and investors make confident, informed decisions that accelerate growth.
Interim Executive Leadership
As a seasoned executive, Richard steps into leadership roles for critical growth phases. He helps companies secure funding, build teams, expand into new markets, and prepare for acquisition or exit, all with the steady hand of someone who has successfully started and sold multiple global businesses.
About Richard
Richard Gray is a Cambridge-trained engineer, entrepreneur, and global executive with a unique ability to bridge the gap between technology and business. Over his career, he has:
Founded and scaled multiple high-tech companies, including Syrris and Dolomite Microfluidics, growing them from day one to successful exits.
Developed groundbreaking lab-on-a-chip and microfluidic technologies that accelerated drug discovery, diagnostics, and initiated the development of high-throughput microfluidic LNP screening and optimization equipment.
Led teams of scientists, engineers, and executives across Europe and the U.S., navigating complex regulatory environments including the FDA and European agencies.
Built partnerships with world-leading pharmaceutical, biotech, consumer goods, and technology companies.
Known as a “statesman” in his field, Richard brings integrity, steady leadership, and global perspective to every project—qualities that make him a trusted partner to scientists, investors, and executives alike.
Clients & Collaborators
Gray Matter Technology works with:
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Richard helps VCs evaluate opportunities with technical and commercial clarity—minimizing risk, identifying hidden potential, and accelerating growth. His track record of building and exiting companies gives investors confidence that their portfolio is in steady hands.
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From biotech to consumer products, Richard helps scientists translate innovation into viable businesses. He identifies realistic markets, navigates regulatory pathways, and ensures technologies are scalable and fundable.
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Richard supports established businesses in turning IP into standalone ventures, offering both technical evaluation and executive leadership to speed commercialization.
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Biotech, Life Sciences, Pharma, Food, Cosmetics, Consumer Products, Environmental Monitoring
Why Work With Us?
Trusted by scientists, startups, and investors worldwide
Proven expertise across biotech, pharma, consumer products, and technology
Reputation for steady, reliable leadership and innovative problem-solving
Core Technologies & Applications
Richard’s expertise spans cutting-edge science, engineering, and business applications, including:
✓ Microfluidics & Lab-on-a-Chip Devices
✓ Microparticle and Nanoparticle Generation
✓ Automation of R&D scale Chemistry and Biology Processes
✓ Product Development from Concept Generation to Prototype to Scalable Production
✓ Regulatory Navigation (FDA, EMA, and global equivalents)
✓ Business Growth from Startup to Profit, Growth, and Exit
