A global investor, headquartered in Europe that was previously focused on oncology has expanded their investments to genetic diseases with its new fund. The firm makes selective investments in newly founded or early-stage platform companies that apply novel science and innovative technologies to bring first-in-class drug candidates to patients. Typically, the firm invests in incorporated companies from seed stage onwards. The investment size will vary, and it can invest $25-30M over the lifetime of the companies. The firm has no geographic restriction and is actively seeking new investment opportunities across the globe.

In the life sciences, the firm is currently seeking new investments targeting the development of oncology therapies and therapeutics targeting genetic diseases, and is open to all types of therapeutic modalities and all indications relevant to those spaces, including platform technologies. The firm will typically not invest in medical devices or diagnostics, unless as companion to a therapeutic solution. Project will be evaluated on solid preclinical proof-of-concept (late preclinical stage/pre-IND or early clinical), and will often fund the companies at least up to human proof-of-concept (clinical Phase Ib – Phase IIa).

The firm only invests in private companies with experienced management teams and breakthrough potential. The firm most often takes the responsibility to be lead investor, alone or in syndicate as the opportunity demands, and wants to be actively involved in the successful development and growth of the portfolio companies. To this end, the firm has several experts in oncology and genetic diseases, intellectual property and drug development on the investment team and available to the portfolio companies.

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A Venture Capital firm based in the USA is currently investing out of their fourth fund. The firm looks to make early-stage investments, typically in Series A companies. Investments range from $1M to $1.5M in the initial round with up to $3M in reserve for follow on financings. The firm invests across the United States. The firm prefers to syndicate rounds with additional strong institutional investors, and is willing to serve as lead investor.

The firm invests solely in early-stage medical device and diagnostics companies. The firm generally looks for companies that have created an early working prototype or obtained a proof-of-concept with supporting data.

The firm seeks privately-held companies and maintains positive and productive working relationships with its portfolio companies, providing proactive assistance. The firm is more open to taking significant scientific and technical risk as opposed to sales and marketing challenges, preferring to fund clinical trials and regulatory approval.

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A Venture Capital firm based in USA manages 5 funds. With the latest fund, the firm looks to provide up to $3-4 million of preferred equity capital in the initial round and up to $6-8 million over the life of the investment. The firm generally looks for companies with lead assets that can reach a high value inflection point in 3-4 years. The firm will consider companies in North America.

The firm is currently looking for companies developing Therapeutics and Medical Technology. Within therapeutics which is the firms primary focus, companies with an asset anywhere from preclinical with positive animal data to Phase II will be considered. The firm is generally open to all technology types and indications with the exception of wound care and psychiatry. Within devices, the firm is currently looking for market approved product with early revenue; however, devices are not an investment priority at present. The firm is looking for companies targeting true un-met medical needs where either no treatment currently exists or the existing standard of care is wrought with side-effects and other impediments to quality care.

The firm does not have any specific requirement for a firm’s management team although they are an active investor looking to take a seat on the company’s board.

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