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Hot Investor Mandate: Evergreen Fund Actively Seeking Therapeutics and Medical Device Opportunities, Investing Up to $10M in the US and Beyond

12 Nov

This corporate strategic evergreen fund based in the US has invested in over 50 life sciences companies and considers both public and private opportunities in the United States and internationally. The firm is a flexible investor, with initial allocations typically ranging from $1 million to $10 million, depending on the developmental stage of the company. 

The firm invests in therapeutics and medical devices, with the latter limited to implantable products requiring PMA submission. It invests exclusively in companies with clinical-stage assets, and is indication-agnostic, open to innovation across all areas of medicine. 

This investor adopts a flexible approach to management teams, and is willing to take a more hands-on role in cases where founding teams have limited internal resources. A high level of transparency is required from portfolio companies, and the firm actively supports strategic planning around value-driving clinical studies that can meaningfully advance the company’s trajectory. 

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

Hot Investor Mandate: Europe-Based VC Invests Across All Life Science Sectors, With A Focus on Those Based in US and Europe

12 Nov

A Europe-based venture capital firm invests across two primary verticals: healthcare innovation and sustainability. The firm typically invests at the seed stage, with initial check sizes ranging from €1 million to €5 million. Its geographic deployment is relatively balanced, with approximately half of investments made in Europe and the other half in the United States. The firm shows particular interest in U.S.-based companies founded by European entrepreneurs. 

The firm invests across therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, and digital health, taking an agnostic approach within these sectors. It does not enforce strict criteria regarding the composition or background of founding teams. 

Open to both leading and co-investing, the firm places strong emphasis on the mission and purpose behind each company, placing value on teams with a compelling “why” that drives their approach to solving pressing problems in healthcare. 

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

Hot Investor Mandate: Western Europe-Based Firm Invests Up to $10M in Life Sciences Including Drug Discovery and Enabling Technologies

4 Nov

This Western Europe-based investment firm has been active for over two decades and manages multi-billion in assets under management. The firm takes a sector-agnostic approach, investing across a broad spectrum including enterprise software, fintech, consumer technologies, deeptech, and life sciences. 

Typical equity investments range from $1 million to $10 million, and the firm expects to make several new investments annually. While companies must maintain a local operational presence in the firm’s home country, they may also have international footprints. 

In the life sciences and biotech space, the firm adopts a wide-angle lens, looking for companies developing drug discovery platforms, synthetic biology innovations, and enabling research technologies.  

The firm is open to investing in pre-revenue companies, and is supportive of both emerging and experienced founding teams. It frequently invests at the early growth stage, often in syndicate with other institutional investors.

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 Headquartered in Asia Seeks Early-Stage Life Science Companies in the Intersection of Science and Technology

4 Nov

 
This venture capital firm focuses on breakthrough technologies transforming healthcare and typically invests at the pre-seed, seed, and pre-Series A stages. The firm is backed by limited partners from within the healthcare industry, reinforcing its domain expertise and strategic alignment with clinical innovation. 

The firm targets early-stage life science startups working at the intersection of cutting-edge science and healthcare applications. Areas of interest include genomic technologies, synthetic biology, digital health, machine learning and artificial intelligence, therapeutics, and diagnostics. In therapeutics, the firm focuses on pre-IND assets, while for technologies regulated as medical devices, the firm prioritizes smart devices at the pre-commercial stage. 

With a team that brings a strong clinical perspective, the firm actively supports its portfolio companies through clinical development and has a history of helping academic scientists translate research into commercial ventures. 

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

Hot Investor Mandate: Private Investment Firm Invests in Seed to Series A Medical Devices, Diagnostics, and Digital Health Companies in North America

4 Nov

An investment firm headquartered in the US focuses on healthcare companies across the seed, venture, and growth stages. The firm typically provides seed and Series A equity financing ranging from $100K to $1M per portfolio company. While the firm often acts as a lead investor, it is also open to participating in syndicated rounds. The firm is open to investment opportunities throughout North America. The firm is actively seeking new investments. 

Current areas of interest include medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, and healthcare-focused software. The firm is also open to reformulated or repurposed drugs, particularly those with reduced development risk. In the medical device category, the firm remains opportunistic across subsectors, with a preference for products that have a prototype and follow the 510(k) regulatory pathway. The firm is indication-agnostic, with interest that includes orphan diseases and the dental field. 

The firm places a strong emphasis on working with experienced management teams and may take a board seat when appropriate. 

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

Hot Investor Mandate: Europe-Based VC Firm Invests in Early-Stage Companies in Tech-Enabled Life Science and Healthcare Companies

4 Nov

 
This growth-focused investment firm is headquartered in Europe, and was founded by entrepreneurs who previously built and exited a unicorn multinational company. With a renewed mission to drive innovation and growth, the firm targets both early-stage life science ventures and established professional service providers. 

In the early-stage segment, the firm typically invests up to €500K in Series A rounds and makes smaller allocations at the Seed stage. The investment strategy centers on innovative, tech-enabled, and service-oriented companies within the life sciences and healthcare sectors. While the firm is open to early-stage opportunities, it prefers companies with a proven business model and a clear path to scale. 

The firm is eager to partner with strong management teams developing solutions that address unmet needs with a compelling value proposition. Most investments are made as part of a syndicate with institutional venture capital firms, and the firm contributes beyond capital by offering deep sector expertise, an extensive network, and a strong entrepreneurial track record. 

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

Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster (KBIC) Joins RESI JPM 2026 as Gold Sponsor

28 Oct

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

Life Science Nation is proud to announce that the Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster (KBIC) will serve as a sponsor for RESI JPM 2026, continuing its mission to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and global collaboration in life sciences. 

As part of this sponsorship, KBIC will host the Kansai Life Sciences Accelerator Program (KLSAP) 2025 Demo Day at RESI JPM 2026 on Tuesday, January 13, 12:00 – 2:00pm PT at the Marriott Marquis San Francisco. The Demo Day will feature 3 startups that are part of the KLSAP 2025 Cohort as well as other member companies of KBIC, to be announced as the event approaches. This initiative will provide participating companies with global exposure, strategic investor connections, and the opportunity to pitch to an international audience of early-stage investors and strategic partners across life science and healthcare sectors.

Interested in joining and receiving updates on the KLSAP 2025 Demo Day? Please contact Claire Jeong, VP of Investor Research, Asia BD, at c.jeong@lifesciencenation.com 

Introduction of Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster (KBIC)
Located in the heart of Kobe, Japan, the Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster is one of the nation’s leading ecosystems dedicated to the advancement of biomedical research and commercialization. With more than 340 organizations, including research institutes, hospitals, and life science companies, KBIC plays a vital role in bridging academia, government, and industry to accelerate innovation and improve global health outcomes. 

By partnering with RESI JPM 2026, KBIC aims to strengthen international collaboration and support Japanese startups seeking to expand their networks and raise global awareness for their technologies. Through this continued engagement, KBIC and LSN will work together help founders access global capital and strategic resources to advance from concept to commercialization. 

About Kansai Life Sciences Accelerator Program (KLSAP)
Powered by KBIC, the Kansai Life Sciences Accelerator Program (KLSAP) supports early-stage life science and healthcare startups in the Kansai region through tailored mentorship, commercialization guidance, and access to global investor networks. 

The 2025 KLSAP Cohort will participate in RESI JPM 2026 to present their innovations to a diverse investor audience, gain valuable feedback, and establish partnerships that can help drive their technologies toward global markets. The cohort’s participation exemplifies KBIC’s commitment to supporting international expansion and facilitating cross-border collaboration in life sciences. 3 companies have been selected for this year’s KLSAP Cohort, with descriptions of each company added below:

C-Biomex
Founded in 2017, C-Biomex is a bio-venture dedicated to advancing novel theranostics using its proprietary peptide discovery platform, CUS™. The platform enables identification of peptides with high stability and specificity through a three-step process involving a high-purity library, an innovative screening protocol that minimizes background interactions, and direct sequencing via a proprietary algorithm. C-Biomex focuses on radiopharmaceutical development, positioning itself at the intersection of diagnostics and therapeutics to accelerate peptide-based solutions for global biomedical applications.

GeneMedicine
GeneMedicine, founded in 2014 and based in Seoul, develops oncolytic viruses engineered to selectively replicate in and kill cancer cells while stimulating an anti-tumor immune response. Its GM-oAd platform is designed for systemic delivery of oncolytic adenoviruses with enhanced tumor specificity, immune activation, and ability to overcome physical tumor barriers. In addition to its therapeutic pipeline, GeneMedicine is expanding into CDMO services and novel drug-delivery systems, building a sustainable and diversified business model.

iXgene
iXgene is a Japanese life sciences company focused on developing therapies for intractable diseases using genome editing and induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell technology. Its proprietary platform combines advanced genome editing tools, such as CRISPR, with iPS-derived therapeutics targeting indications including malignant brain tumors and brain injury. iXgene collaborates with academic institutions and pharmaceutical partners to translate next-generation regenerative and gene therapies into the clinic, aiming to address high-unmet-need central nervous system diseases. 

LSN and KBIC invites all investors, industry leaders, and innovators to meet the KLSAP 2025 Cohort at RESI JPM 2026. Together, they will continue to advance global innovation and foster meaningful connections across the life sciences ecosystem. 

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