Archive | July, 2014

Hot Life Science Investor Mandate 2: Australian VC Looking Overseas for Life Science Opportunities

3 Jul

A venture capital firm headquartered in Melbourne, Australia is looking to make makes equity investments from $3M-5M. The firm anticipates about 6 new investments this year and looks to invest invests globally.

The firm will invest in companies across the life science space, including therapeutics, diagnostics and medical technology. The group does not invest in service providers. The firm considers all subsectors and indications, including orphan indications. The group will consider technology either in or prepared for human clinical trials and is open to all classes of devices. The firm seeks investments in novel technology and is not looking to gain share of an existing market.

The firm is open to co-investments and considers public or private companies. The group will only consider companies with granted patents or a clear patent strategy. Companies of interest must have a remote connection with Australia or the Pacific Region. This may include a facility or a partner located in the region.

If you are interested in more information about this investor and other investors tracked by LSN, please email mandates@lifesciencenation.com

Hot Life Science Investor Mandate 3: Single Family Office Looking to Catalyze Larger Funding Rounds

3 Jul

A Family Office based in the Eastern United States is looking to make equity investments into early stage companies in the life science space that can be used to catalyze larger rounds from other institutional investors. The firm’s typical allocation size is between $200,000-$500,000. The firm is currently looking for companies around the US. The firm is looking to make approximately 4 investments over the next 6-9 months.

The firm is currently looking for companies developing therapeutics and is open to both small molecules and biologics. The firm is generally open to all indications within these areas including orphan indications. The firm is willing to invest in both pre-clinical and clinical stage companies with a preference for those with some in-human data.

The firm is looking for privately held companies with experienced management teams. The firm’s main mission is to help companies catalyze larger rounds by helping attract other more large scale investors. The firm looks to take a board seat on a case by case basis.

If you are interested in more information about this investor and other investors tracked by LSN, please email mandates@lifesciencenation.com