
Debiopharm Innovation Fund
Description
The Debiopharm Innovation Fund operates as the strategic investment arm of Debiopharm, a well-established Swiss biopharmaceutical company based in Lausanne. The fund is dedicated to fostering innovation within the healthcare sector by providing capital and strategic support to promising early-stage companies. Its core mission is to identify and back ventures that are developing groundbreaking solutions in areas critical to the future of medicine, aligning with Debiopharm's broader commitment to improving patient outcomes and addressing unmet medical needs.
The fund's investment thesis is sharply focused on digital health, advanced diagnostics, and smart drug development platforms, including the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in drug discovery. They actively seek out companies at the Seed, Series A, and Series B stages, emphasizing those with robust scientific foundations and clear pathways to market commercialization. Typically, the Debiopharm Innovation Fund commits initial investments ranging from $1 million to $5 million, demonstrating a significant commitment to scaling innovative healthcare solutions.
Beyond financial backing, the Debiopharm Innovation Fund distinguishes itself by offering substantial strategic value to its portfolio companies. This includes leveraging Debiopharm's extensive R&D expertise, deep clinical development experience, and a vast global network within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. This integrated approach aims to accelerate the growth and market penetration of their portfolio companies, providing more than just capital but also critical operational and strategic guidance. Their typical initial investment range, starting at $1 million and extending up to $5 million, underscores their role in empowering transformative technologies in healthcare.
Investor Profile
Debiopharm Innovation Fund has backed more than 29 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 15 rounds, about 52% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Switzerland, France.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Biotechnology, Software.
- Typical check size: $1M – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (41%)
- Seed (17%)
- Series C (10%)
- Series B (10%)
- Pre Seed (7%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
- Post Ipo Equity (3%)
- Series E (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (34%)
- Switzerland (24%)
- France (10%)
- United Kingdom (7%)
- Germany (7%)
- Canada (3%)
- Belgium (3%)
- Finland (3%)
- Spain (3%)
- Israel (3%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Biotechnology
- Software
- Life Science
- Pharmaceutical
- Biopharma
- Medical Device
- Machine Learning
- Medical
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
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