Family Office BioForum at RESI Boston Sept 25: Family Office Fund Managers Deliver Keynotes 

By Dennis Ford, Founder and CEO of Life Science Nation

Life Science Nation is proud to announce the upcoming Global Family Office BioForum, which will take place on Wednesday, September 25th, at the Westin Copley Place in Back Bay, Boston, as part of the renowned RESI program. This unique event will feature an open-to-the-public Family Office Panel and an exclusive invitation-only Global Family Office BioForum (GFOB) luncheon, where key figures from prominent family offices will discuss critical insights into the life sciences investment landscape.

The luncheon keynote session will spotlight three influential leaders:

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Co-founder & Managing Partner at T.Rx Capital
Sunil-ShahSunil Shah
Co-founder of the o2h Group and CEO of o2h Ventures
John-ParkerJohn Parker
Family Member and Trustee of the Charles Hood Foundation and Founder of Springhood Ventures

Together, they will delve into the theme of “Leveraging Life Science Domain Expertise, Family Office Networks, to Impact Early-Stage Companies,” highlighting their current initiatives and strategies within the life science sector.

The demand for early-stage capital is increasingly critical as the life sciences field continues flourishing with innovative discoveries and cutting-edge technologies. The Global Family Office BioForum (GFOB) is a key platform where family offices can identify promising startups and collaborate with other like-minded investors.

If you are a Family Office and would like to attend the Family Office BioForum Luncheon
Apply Here
August 20, Family Office Webinar – Free Sign Up
1 PM Investor Fireside Chat – Strategies for Family Office Investments
– Katherine Hill Ritchie
, Founder, Private Capital Investments, LLC
– Ron Paliwoda, Founder and President, Paliwoda Group
– Shubhra Jain, Principal, Head of Healthcare Investments, Tarsadia Investments
September 25, RESI Boston 2024
Global Family Office BioForum (GFOB) Luncheon
12 PM Welcome / Opening Remarks
– Dennis Ford
, Founder & CEO, Life Science Nation
– Claire Jeong, VP of Investor Research, Asia BD, Life Science Nation
12:05 PM Panel Discussion “Leveraging Life Science Domain Expertise, Family Office Networks, to Impact Early-Stage Companies”
– Michael Langer
, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, T.Rx Capital
– Sunil Shah, Co-Founder of o2h Group; CEO of o2h Ventures
– John Parker, Founder of Springhood Ventures
12:40 PM Networking
Family Office Investors Panel  
3 PM Perspectives on Early Stage Investments
– Michael Langer
, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, T.Rx Capital
– Sunil Shah, Co-Founder of o2h Group; CEO of o2h Ventures
– John Parker, Founder Springhood Ventures
– John Abeles, General Partner, Northlea Partners
– David Prim, Senior Associate, Broadview Ventures

The Power of Syndication

Syndication is a vital investment strategy that benefits family offices and entrepreneurs. By collaborating with other investors, family offices can diversify their risk, streamline due diligence processes, access a more comprehensive array of investment opportunities, and leverage combined expertise. For entrepreneurs, the advantages are equally substantial; they gain access to a syndicate’s collective knowledge and resources, significantly enhancing their fundraising efforts and increasing their chances of securing the essential funds needed for growth.

 The Family Office Factor

Family offices are distinguished by their long-term investment horizons and dedication to generating meaningful impact. With a mission to preserve and grow wealth for future generations, these entities are uniquely suited to contribute to the life sciences sector. Their involvement transcends mere financial support, offering mentorship, guidance, and a genuine commitment to the success of the ventures they back. The Global Family Office BioForum (GFOB) recognizes and amplifies this unique role, creating an environment where family offices can forge connections with like-minded syndicate partners and explore transformative investment opportunities.

Innovations in Neuromuscular Disease

Interview with Dr. Sharon Hesterlee, Executive Vice President and Chief Research Officer at Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) By Caitlin Dolegowski, Marketing Manager, LSN

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Today, we are excited to feature Dr. Sharon Hesterlee, Executive Vice President and Chief Research Officer at the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), a title sponsor at our upcoming RESI Boston conference. Dr. Hesterlee plays a vital role in advancing research and treatment for neuromuscular diseases. In this interview, she discusses MDA’s investment programs, including the MOVR Data Hub and Venture Philanthropy, and shares insights on supporting biotech startups, key criteria for funding ultra-rare disease therapies, and emerging trends in research. Join us as Dr. Hesterlee offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs seeking to make an impact in the neuromuscular disease landscape.

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Unlocking Early-Stage Investment Opportunities

By Faith Patenaude, Investor Research Analyst, LSN

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The Redefining Early Stage Investments (RESI) conference, a key event for startups seeking connections with early-stage investors and strategic partners in the life science sector, will hold its much-anticipated RESI Boston 2024 conference on September 25 at The Westin Copley Place. RESI Boston will feature an impressive lineup of investor panels addressing a variety of relevant and notable topics.

Our Early Stage Therapeutics panel, taking place at 1PM at The Westin Copley Place, will display a group of experts from VC’s, corporate pharma, and other investor types. The panel will exhibit an array of topics, giving inside knowledge from top investors.

Attendees can expect to gain inside knowledge on topics such as:

  • The criteria and process behind investment decisions
  • Areas of significant need and investor interest
  • Effective strategies for startups to stand out in competitive indications
  • Common errors and red flags in startup pitches
  • Analysis of recently successful investment deals and their key success factors

The panel will feature these expert investors in the industry:

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Director, Catalyst Office
Division of Research Innovation and Ventures (DRIVe)
Chris-GarabedianChris Garabedian
CEO
Xontogeny
 
Jill-GoldsteinJill Goldstein
Senior Associate
Vida Ventures
Squire-ServanceSquire Servance
Founder & Managing Partner
Syridex Bio

The Early Stage Therapeutics Panel is part of the larger RESI (Redefining Early Stage Investments) conference series, which aims to connect startups with early-stage investors and strategic partners across various healthcare domains, including drugs, devices, diagnostics, and digital health. Following the day-long conference, RESI Boston will continue with two days of virtual partnering from September 26-27, providing additional opportunities for networking and collaboration.

For more information or to register for the conference, click here to visit the RESI webpage.

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Hot Investor Profile: US Subsidiary of Global Corporation Seeks Strategic Investments and Partnerships With Medical Device, Diagnostics, and Digital Health Companies

A global integrated business enterprise has a US-based, wholly owned subsidiary that is very interested in expanding the healthcare business and increasing its presence in the US. The firm seeks to make engage with early- and mid-stage healthcare companies through strategic investment, partnerships, and more. The firm is open to global opportunities.  
 
Within life sciences and healthcare sectors, the firm is most interested in medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, and healthcare services. Within medtech, the firm focuses on general surgery, laparoscopic surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, urology, GI, ENT, respiratory/anesthesia, radiology, and cardiology. In digital health, technologies addressing areas such as virtual care providers, wellness management, etc. that could benefit the aging population are of interest. The firm is can partner with companies across a wide stage of development, from companies still developing a prototype to those who are already on the market. The firm does not invest in biotech or pharmaceutical companies. 
 
The firm has no specific company or management team requirements. The firm is interested in companies who are looking to enter the Asian market, and can help support the companies in navigating regulatory hurdles by leveraging their own regulatory team. The firm can act as a lead or co-investor. 

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

Hot Investor Profile: Newly Established Corporate VC Fund Invests in Early-Stage Diagnostics, Digital Health, and Life Science Tools Companies

A corporate venture capital firm that was launched within the last year was operating in stealth for the year prior. The firm prefers to invest in Series A, though can also invest in Seed and Series B if there is a great fit. The firm invest in pre-clinical stage and devices already with FDA approval. The firm is a hands-on investor, providing value and leverageable knowledge to the companies from both investor team and the corporation. The firm invests globally with a first ticket of €1-3M. 

 
The firm is largely focused on investing in diagnostics and digital solutions, as well as select life science tools. 
 
The firm prefers to syndicate with other VCs or CVCs, and typically requires a board seat as part of the  hands-on approach to the company. 

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

Hot Investor Profile: USA-Based VC Firm Invests in Therapeutics and Diagnostics Companies Located Outside Large Innovation Hubs

An investment firm founded in 2015 invests in technology, medical, and science-related deals. The firm typically engages in late Seed and Series A financings with typical check size being around $2M. Though the firm’s first searches are in the Midwest US, they are open to all investment opportunities across the US – generally, the firm avoids Boston and Silicon Valley. The firm will lead about half of its investments. 
 
Within life sciences, the firm invests in all sectors but is currently focusing on therapeutics and diagnostics companies. The firm is generally indication-agnostic, but in terms of diagnostics, they are focusing on cancer. For therapeutics companies, the firm prefers them to be about a year before conducting human trials. For medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health, companies should be pre-revenue and pre-FDA approval. 
 
The firm does not require to take a board observer seat but may take one depending on the case. 

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

Hot Investor Profile: VC Fund Invests in Therapeutics Companies in CNS, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Rare Disease and More Across the Globe 

A Biotech & Life Science strategic partner with a venture capital fund is currently investing from their second fund, which is roughly USD $50M and targeted to reach $100M. The firm typically invests between $1-3M into startups seeking seed round funding. The fund invests solely in the form of equity and is open to global investments within North America and Europe. 

The firm also serves as a Strategic Partner for its network of investors actively looking for curated investments that fit their criteria as a result provides capital raise support for life science companies in this regard. Investors in our networks are actively seeking companies in clinical development and can fund from $5M-$100M based on stage of development. 

In addition, the firm offers its strategic hub to provide innovative solutions to address many challenges they face. 
 
The firm invests primarily in therapeutic companies. The firm is opportunistic with regards to indication and open to investment opportunities within CNS, chronic diseases, rare diseases, and oncology. The firm invests in companies using tissue engineering/ tissue remediation modalities. For investment opportunities outside of therapeutics, such as SAAS companies or digital health platforms, the firm can connect startups with their investment network. 
 
The firm does not have any strict company/ management team requirements. The firm is open to global investment opportunities and prefers these international investments to seek distribution rights within the US. The firm typically does not seek a board seat on their investments, as they largely prefer to co-invest and do not lead rounds. The firm prefers management teams with previous exits/ experience. 

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