
Brandon Capital
Description
Brandon Capital is a prominent Australian-based life science venture capital firm, headquartered in Melbourne. It distinguishes itself through its deep specialization in commercializing medical research, particularly in the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical device sectors. The firm plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between scientific discovery and clinical application, aiming to translate groundbreaking research into tangible health outcomes for global markets.
Central to Brandon Capital's strategy is its management of the Medical Research Commercialisation Fund (MRCF), a unique collaboration involving major Australian and New Zealand medical research institutes, superannuation funds, and the Australian government. This model provides Brandon Capital with proprietary access to a vast pipeline of innovative research. The firm typically invests across various stages, from early-stage seed funding to more substantial Series A and B rounds, often taking a hands-on approach to company building. They provide not only capital but also strategic guidance, operational support, and access to an extensive network within the global life sciences industry.
With over A$1 billion in funds under management, Brandon Capital is a significant player in the Australasian life science investment landscape. Since its inception, the firm has made over 60 investments into promising biotech and medtech companies, contributing significantly to the growth of the region's life science ecosystem. Their portfolio companies are often focused on developing novel therapies and diagnostics for unmet medical needs, ranging from oncology and immunology to neurological disorders. The firm's long-term commitment and specialized expertise make it a key partner for researchers and entrepreneurs seeking to bring their scientific breakthroughs to market.
Investor Profile
Brandon Capital has backed more than 29 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 34% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series C, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, Australia.
- Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical.
- Typical check size: $1M – $15M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (34%)
- Series C (21%)
- Series B (17%)
- Private Equity (7%)
- Series D (7%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
- Seed (7%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (34%)
- United States (28%)
- Australia (24%)
- Germany (7%)
- Israel (7%)
Industry Focus
- Biotechnology
- Health Care
- Medical
- Therapeutics
- Pharmaceutical
- Life Science
- Medical Device
- Biopharma
- Health Diagnostics
- Clinical Trials
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