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Brandon Capital

Oceania, Victoria, Australia, Melbourne

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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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Brandon Capital frequently co-invest with?

Abingworth
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Medical Research Commercialisation Fund (MRCF)
Oceania, Victoria, Australia, Melbourne
Co-Investments: 4
Canaan Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
Uniseed
Oceania, Queensland, Australia, Brisbane
Co-Investments: 3
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Vertex Growth Fund
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2
Vertex Ventures HC
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Forbion Capital Partners
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Naarden
Co-Investments: 4
Ascension Ventures
North America, Missouri, United States, Clarkton
Co-Investments: 2
Arboretum Ventures
North America, Michigan, United States, Ann Arbor
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Brandon Capital often collaborate with?

RT
North America, Pennsylvania, United States
Shared Deals: 1
TF
North America, California, United States, San Jose
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Brandon Capital?

Allay Therapeutics

San Jose, California, United States

Allay Therapeutics offers analgesic products for post-surgical pain management and recuperation.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Series DJun 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $57,500,000
PolyActiva

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

PolyActiva develops products that enable drug release from medical devices.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Series CMay 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $25,659,563
AdvanCell

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

AdvanCell is a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company that develops novel cancer therapeutics.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsOncologyPharmaceutical
Series CFeb 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $112,000,000
CatalYm

Planegg, Bayern, Germany

CatalYm is a biotechnology company developing innovative immunotherapies for cancer patients.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Series DJul 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $150,000,000
Myricx Bio

London, England, United Kingdom

Myricx Bio is a biotechnology company that develops novel NMT inhibitor payloads for ADCs to treat cancer.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceTherapeutics
Series AJul 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $115,311,437
Pheon Therapeutics

London, England, United Kingdom

Pheon Therapeutics is an Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) specialist that creates ADCs for a variety of difficult-to-treat cancers.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedicalTherapeutics
Series BMay 21, 2024
Amount Raised: $120,000,000
Pathios Therapeutics

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Pathios Therapeutics is a biotech company focused on the development of therapies for autoimmune diseases and cancer.

BiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics
Series BApr 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
AstronauTx

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom

AstronauTx is a UCL spin-off, will develop medicines designed to reset the behaviour of astrocytes.

BiotechnologyPharmaceutical
Series AOct 8, 2023
Amount Raised: $58,653,248
Entact Bio

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

Entact Bio is a biotechnology company that is in the preclinical stages of developing medications to improve protein function.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyLife ScienceMedical
Series ADec 6, 2022
Amount Raised: $81,000,000
CatalYm

Planegg, Bayern, Germany

CatalYm is a biotechnology company developing innovative immunotherapies for cancer patients.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Series CNov 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $51,554,896