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H.I.G. BioHealth Partners

North America, Florida, United States, Miami

Description

H.I.G. BioHealth Partners is the dedicated life sciences investment arm of H.I.G. Capital, a prominent global private equity firm headquartered in Miami, Florida, with over $60 billion of capital under management. Established to specifically target the dynamic and evolving healthcare and biotechnology sectors, H.I.G. BioHealth Partners leverages the extensive resources and expertise of its parent organization to identify and support promising companies. Their investment mandate spans a broad spectrum of the life sciences landscape, including biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health solutions.

The firm employs a flexible investment strategy, engaging with companies across various stages of development, from nascent early-stage ventures requiring foundational capital to more mature, commercial-stage enterprises seeking growth equity or strategic partnerships. This adaptability allows them to participate in diverse opportunities within both private and public markets. H.I.G. BioHealth Partners is known for its hands-on approach, often working closely with portfolio companies to accelerate product development, navigate regulatory pathways, and scale commercial operations.

Financially, H.I.G. BioHealth Partners typically makes initial equity investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million. This substantial check size reflects their commitment to providing meaningful capital that can drive significant milestones for their portfolio companies. Furthermore, their affiliation with H.I.G. Capital provides them with the unique ability to deploy significantly larger amounts through co-investments with other H.I.G. funds, offering robust financial backing for companies with greater capital needs. Since its inception, the team has demonstrated a strong track record, having invested in over 40 companies, showcasing their deep sector expertise and consistent activity in the market.

H.I.G. BioHealth Partners stands out as a significant player in the life sciences investment arena, combining the agility of a specialized fund with the formidable financial and operational support of a global private equity powerhouse. Their strategic focus on innovation within healthcare, coupled with their flexible investment approach and substantial capital deployment capabilities, positions them as a key partner for life science companies aiming for significant growth and market impact.

Investor Profile

H.I.G. BioHealth Partners has backed more than 23 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 11 rounds, about 48% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Switzerland, Israel.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical Device.
  • Typical check size: $10M – $50M.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (30%)
  • Series A (22%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)
  • Series C (17%)
  • Series D (9%)
  • Debt Financing (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (87%)
  • Switzerland (9%)
  • Israel (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical Device
  • Therapeutics
  • Medical
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Manufacturing
  • Biopharma
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Eyewear
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FAQ

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

Who does H.I.G. BioHealth Partners frequently co-invest with?

HBM Healthcare Investments
Europe, Zug, Switzerland, Zug
Co-Investments: 2
Balance Point Capital Partners
North America, Connecticut, United States, Westport
Co-Investments: 2
CA
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Lundbeckfonden Ventures
Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Copenhagen
Co-Investments: 3
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
MPM Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
Versant Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
Longitude Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
OUP (Osage University Partners)
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Bala Cynwyd
Co-Investments: 2
Quaker Partners
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does H.I.G. BioHealth Partners often collaborate with?

EM
North America, California, United States, Redwood City
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by H.I.G. BioHealth Partners?

Click Therapeutics

New York, New York, United States

Click Therapeutics delivers safe and effective digital treatments to patients in need.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical DevicePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Series BOct 22, 2021
Amount Raised: $52,000,000
Arvelle Therapeutics

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Arvelle Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company with the mission of bringing innovative solution.

Biotechnology
Series AMay 27, 2020
Amount Raised: $42,700,000
Zerigo Health

La Jolla, California, United States

Clarify Medical is a developer of a handheld medical device used to treat psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo .

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMedical DeviceTherapeutics
Series AOct 23, 2019
Amount Raised: $18,000,000
Exagen

Vista, California, United States

Exagen is a patient focused, discovery-driven life science company serving patients affected by autoimmune rheumatic diseases.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsLife ScienceMedicalTherapeutics
Series UnknownJul 16, 2019
Amount Raised: $22,600,000
Intact Vascular

Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States

Intact Vascular is a medical device company developing minimally-invasive peripheral vascular products.

Health CareManufacturingMedical DevicePharmaceutical
Series DMay 30, 2019
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Arvelle Therapeutics

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Arvelle Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company with the mission of bringing innovative solution.

Biotechnology
Series AFeb 18, 2019
Amount Raised: $179,146,724
Iconic Therapeutics

South San Francisco, California, United States

Iconic Therapeutics develops and commercializes immunoconjugate proteins that trigger the immune system to destroy invader cells.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyTherapeutics
Series UnknownJun 15, 2018
Amount Raised: $4,110,000
On Target Laboratories

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

On Target Laboratories engages in discovering, developing, and commercializing small molecules that target specific pathological

BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedical
Series BMar 14, 2018
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
VertiFlex

Carlsbad, California, United States

VertiFlex provides minimally invasive and motion preserving spinal surgery technologies to the international healthcare market.

Health CareHospitalMedical Device
Series UnknownMar 27, 2017
Amount Raised: $45,326,781
Intact Vascular

Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States

Intact Vascular is a medical device company developing minimally-invasive peripheral vascular products.

Health CareManufacturingMedical DevicePharmaceutical
Series BJan 3, 2017
Amount Raised: $7,100,000