The corporate venture capital arm of a multinational conglomerate corporation seeks to invest in disruptive early stage technologies and business model innovations. The firm looks to invest in six areas including the life science space that are strategically relevant its parent company. The firm prefers to invest in Series B round or later, but it is open to consider seed and Series A round. The firm generally allocates approximately $2 million -$5 million for early-stage companies, on a case-by-case basis. Investments are typically in forms of equity, whereas other capital structures may also be considered. The firm is seeking new investment opportunities around the globe with a focus on United States, Europe, Brazil, Singapore and China.
The firm is currently looking for new opportunities in Medical Technology, Diagnostics, Specific biotech areas and Healthcare IT. In the Medtech sector, the firm is interested in companies developing Class II Medical devices with 510(K) regulatory pathways preferably in clinic. The firm focuses on companies developing dental devices, would care, coatings and diagnostic devices. In the Biotech sector, the firm focuses on companies targeting infection prevention and food safety (such as testing and hygiene monitoring products). The firm is also interested in Healthcare IT companies developing software, solutions and platforms for better clinical and financial performance.
The firm focuses on investments in private companies. The firm considers pre-revenue companies with strong and experienced management team. The firm will take a board seat occasionally, depending on the investments.
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