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Investor Panelists at RESI Europe 2025

18 Mar

By Claire Jeong, Chief Conference Officer, Vice President of Investor Research, Asia BD, LSN

The Life Science Nation (LSN) team is preparing for next week’s RESI Europe conference in Barcelona, where life science and healthcare innovators will connect with a global network of investors. With a curated agenda featuring six panels, attendees will gain key insights into emerging investment trends and strategies shaping the industry.

This year’s panels will cover Medical Devices, Digital Health, Corporate VC, Cross-Border Investments, Seed Funds, and Therapeutics Innovations. LSN has assembled a distinguished lineup of panelists representing diverse investment groups, from corporate venture capitalists to early-stage investors and sector specialists. These experts will share their approaches to evaluating startups, their perspectives on the evolving investment landscape, and their insights into fostering successful partnerships. As a truly international event, RESI Europe will bring together investors from across the globe, creating opportunities for cross-border collaboration and meaningful networking.

RESI panels are designed to facilitate constructive dialogue between investors and fundraising CEOs. Attendees will receive tactical advice on capital raising and partnership development, helping them refine their strategies and accelerate their fundraising efforts. These must-attend discussions offer founders and executives direct access to investors, providing an invaluable platform to expand their networks and gain actionable insights.

Join the panelists below at RESI Europe and take the next step in your fundraising journey.

Carla-Benichou
Carla Benichou
Senior Investment Analyst
RV Invest GmbH 		Jorge-Blasco
Jorge Blasco
Venture Partner (Spain)
Lumo Labs 		Nils-Bottler
Nils Bottler
Principal (Berlin)
Angelini Ventures
Matthieu-Coutet
Matthieu Coutet
Partner, Biovelocita Strategy
Sofinnova Partners 		Geoffrey-D'hondt
Geoffrey D’hondt
Investment Director
Heran Partners 		Jordi-Ferrer
Jordi Ferrer
Healthcare Investment Director
Ship2B Ventures
Lina-Gaydarova
Lina Gaydarova
Investment Manager
Novaterra 		Simon-Hua
Simon Hua
Chairman
BioMetas 		Santiago-Lozano
Santiago Lozano
Healthtech Funds Director
Clave Capital
Jim-McGough
Jim McGough
Managing Partner
Mid Atlantic Bio Angels 		Erki-Mölder
Erki Mölder
Managing Partner
Verge Health Tech Fund 		Daniel-OMahony
Daniel O’Mahony
Partner
Seroba Life Sciences
Luis-Pareras
Luis Pareras
Managing Partner
Invivo Partners 		Sanchita-Pasi
Sanchita Pasi
Investor
EQT Life Sciences 		William-Pay
William Pay
Venture Partner
Winhealth Pharma
Laura-Rodriguez
Laura Rodriguez
Partner
Invivo Partners 		Artemy-Shumskiy
Artemy Shumskiy
Senior Associate
LongeVC 		Florence-Thueux
Florence Thueux
President & CEO
M2Care
Louise-Warme
Louise Warme
Head of We Venture Capital
We Venture Capital




Insights from the Investor Fireside Chat on Life Science Fundraising

18 Mar

By Joey Wong, Director of Investor Research, Hong Kong BD, LSN

Joey-New-HeadshotHosted by Life Science Nation (LSN), co-moderated by Labiotech.eu, and sponsored by ShareVault, last Thursday’s Investor Fireside Chat brought together four active investors in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. Each panelist shared insights from their unique investment focus and fund background, offering perspectives on key investment trends and the 2025 landscape.

A central theme that emerged was cautious optimism in early-stage life science and healthcare fundraising. While investors have remained highly conservative in recent years, there is still dry powder available, and some are considering deploying capital to generate returns. However, overall sentiment remains cautious, with investors seeking greater certainty about capital allocation. Panelists emphasized that companies should plan their runway carefully, as raising funds between seed and Series A may take longer than anticipated. Additionally, securing continued support from existing investors was highlighted as a critical factor in navigating the current fundraising environment.

When asked for advice, panelists underscored the importance of capital efficiency. They encouraged companies to focus on fundamentals, set clear milestones, be strategic about pipeline expansion, and extend their runway as much as possible. One panelist suggested planning for at least 12 to 30 months of runway. While high valuations are always appealing, the panelists advised founders to recognize today’s challenges and seize investment opportunities when available – after all, cash is king, and survival is key.




Interview with RESI JPM Sponsor, Bullfrog AI 

13 Mar

By Caitlin Dolegowski, Marketing Manager, LSN

CaitiBullfrog AI is at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence into drug development, helping biotech and pharma companies extract meaningful insights from complex data. Toby Sayre shares how the company’s AI-driven approach enhances decision-making, accelerates therapeutic innovation, and improves success rates. In this interview, he discusses Bullfrog AI’s technology, its role in shaping the future of drug development, and the company’s experience at RESI.

Secure your sponsorship or exhibitor package today. Contact the LSN Business Development Team to find the best fit for your brand and maximize your impact at RESI in 2025.

Hot Investor Mandate: Asia-Based VC Firm Invests in Early and Growth-Stage Medtech, Digital Health, and Technologies Leveraging AI on a Global Scale

11 Mar

A globally diversified healthcare venture capital firm has a mission is to deliver medical solutions and savings to over 100M people around the world. The firm seeks out visionary entrepreneurs who combine integrity, intelligence, and passion to address pressing healthcare challenges innovatively and ethically. The firm’s globally diversified portfolio comprises 60% allocation in the U.S. and the remaining 40% distributed across Singapore, India, and the EU. The firm’s engagement extends beyond financial investment. The firm provides robust post-investment support, focusing on strategy development, distribution, cross-border expansion, and manufacturing/OEM partnerships. They strive to establish an ecosystem that fosters collaboration among start-ups, government bodies, clinical, investment, and commercial partners. This approach ensures that portfolio companies receive comprehensive support, aiding in their growth and impactful contribution to the healthcare sector. 
 
Focused on early to growth-stage investments, the firm specializes in sectors including medical devices, digital health, healthcare services, and AI-empowered solutions. The firm has particular interests in critical areas such as oncology, ophthalmology, brain health, orthopedics, cardiology, and other chronic diseases management. 
 
The firm does not have specific management team requirements. 

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

Hot Investor Mandate: VC Firm Invests in Medical Devices, Software-Enabled Healthtech, and Deeptech With Focus on Europe-Based Companies

11 Mar

A deep tech and medical-focused venture capital firm based in Europe typically participates in early-stage, Seed to Series A financing rounds, with check sizes averaging between 1M and 1.5M EUR. Follow-on investment is possible. The firm seeks opportunities across Europe, excluding the UK, and is flexible in both leading and co-investing. The firm can be an active investor and may seek board or observer seats on a case-by-case basis. 
 
The firm is interested in medical devices, software, manufacturing and AI/machine learning related technologies. The firm also seeks novel approaches in tech bio, such as technologies that support drug discovery, drug development, expedite clinical trials, or gather real-world data. Other areas of interest include new genomic analysis. Traditional therapeutics are not of interest. The firm prefers to engage with companies early, and could interact with companies 1–2 years before the seed stage. 
 
The firm does not have specific requirements for a company’s founding team but prefers teams with diverse gender representation. 

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

Hot Investor Mandate: USA-Based VC Firm Seeks Life Science and Deeptech Companies, Investing in Over 20 Companies Per Year Across the Globe

11 Mar

A venture capital firm headquartered in the US focuses on investing in early stage, typically pre-seed to Series A, across deeptech, life sciences, and the intersection between technology and healthcare in the U.S. market. The firm is backed by companies and family offices in the U.S., Europe, and Singapore, with partners that are all entrepreneurs in the life science space. The firm will usually co-invest with typical check sizes ranging from $100k-1M. The firm also partners with LPs for acquisition opportunities, and in those cases, they will do deals up to $100M but it is acquiring the company as opposed to investing. The firm plans to invest in 20 global companies per year in addition to incubating 1-2 companies a year. The firm is also willing to help companies go into emerging areas like Africa and Asia. 
 
The firm is opportunistic for life science and deeptech investments. Big focus areas for the firm include AI, health tech, neuroscience, life sciences tools, and therapeutics in the early-stage. The firm is also open to orphan diseases. In terms of therapeutics, the firm will invest in companies that are Pre-Clinical to Phase I. 
 
The firm does not have management team requirements and does not require taking a board seat. 

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

Hot Investor Mandate: VC Firm Invests in Seed and Series A Rounds in Women’s Health Companies Focusing on Europe, Middle East, and US

11 Mar

A women-led venture capital firm is dedicated to women’s health and have invested in over 10 companies in this space. The firm is looking to invest in life science companies that address women’s health between Seed to Series A in Europe, the UK, and Israel, eventually scaling to the U.S as well. The firm is open to acting as a lead investor for smaller rounds, however they are currently co-investing especially as they start to invest in the U.S. 
 
The firm is open to any life science sector including therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, digital health, etc. in the clinical stage as long as the company addresses women’s health. This includes innovations that solely, disproportionately, and/or differently affect women, such as menopause, autoimmune diseases, and heart disease. The firm is open to anywhere from therapeutics and genomics to consumer products. The firm requires to see clinical data and efficacy in the technology. In terms of medical devices, the firm is open to all classes. The only exception that the firm does not invest in is pharmaceuticals. 
 
The firm does not have specific team requirements, however the firm will take a board seat. 

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

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