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HBM Partners

Europe, Zug, Switzerland, Zug

Description

HBM Partners, established in 2001 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, stands as a prominent global investment firm exclusively dedicated to the healthcare sector. The firm's mandate is to invest in both private and public emerging biopharma and other healthcare-related companies, encompassing a broad spectrum from biotechnology and medical technology to diagnostics and digital health. With a deep-rooted expertise in life sciences, HBM Partners leverages a team comprising professionals with extensive scientific, medical, and financial backgrounds to identify and support innovative companies poised for significant growth.

The firm's investment strategy spans various stages, though it primarily focuses on growth-stage and late-stage private companies, alongside strategic investments in public equities. HBM Partners manages a substantial portfolio, with assets under management exceeding $1.6 billion, demonstrating its significant capacity to deploy capital across its target sectors. Their approach often involves taking significant minority stakes in their portfolio companies, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to their extensive industry network. Since its inception, HBM Partners has invested in over 100 companies, showcasing a robust and diversified investment history within the healthcare landscape.

For private company investments, HBM Partners typically deploys initial checks ranging from $10 million to $50 million per company, reflecting their commitment to substantial, impactful investments in capital-intensive healthcare ventures. This range positions them as a key partner for companies seeking significant funding for clinical development, commercialization, or strategic expansion. HBM Partners is known for its long-term investment horizon, aiming to support its portfolio companies through various development milestones and market cycles, ultimately contributing to the advancement of healthcare innovation globally.

Investor Profile

HBM Partners has backed more than 55 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 15% of its total and boasts 20 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

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

Stage Focus

  • Series B (24%)
  • Series Unknown (18%)
  • Series C (18%)
  • Convertible Note (13%)
  • Series A (11%)
  • Series D (7%)
  • Private Equity (5%)
  • Series E (2%)
  • Debt Financing (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (62%)
  • Germany (13%)
  • Switzerland (7%)
  • Canada (4%)
  • Italy (4%)
  • Colombia (4%)
  • Japan (4%)
  • Austria (2%)
  • The Netherlands (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Therapeutics
  • Medical Device
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Biopharma
  • Women's
  • Oncology
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Who does HBM Partners frequently co-invest with?

OrbiMed
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
Abingworth
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
HBM Healthcare Investments
Europe, Zug, Switzerland, Zug
Co-Investments: 18
Novartis Venture Fund
Europe, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, Basel
Co-Investments: 3
CA
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 4
InterWest Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
MPM Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
Forbion Capital Partners
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Naarden
Co-Investments: 3
Correlation Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 4
Advanced Technology Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4

What are some of recent deals done by HBM Partners?

Fore Biotherapeutics

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Fore Biotherapeutics is a precision oncology company specializing in cancer therapies guided by functional genomics.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalOncology
Series DAug 23, 2023
Amount Raised: $75,000,000
Upstream Bio

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Upstream Bio focuses on developing an antibody therapy for the treatment of severe asthma.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Series BJun 8, 2023
Amount Raised: $200,000,000
1000Farmacie

Milano, Lombardia, Italy

Online Pharmacy and Integrated Healthcare Platform

Health Care
Series AJun 2, 2023
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Farmalisto

Bogotá, Distrito Especial, Colombia

First regional pure player Online Pharmacy and support services to pharmaceutical industry in LATAM operating in Mexico and Colombia

E-CommerceHealth Care
Convertible NoteJun 2, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,300,000
connectRN

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

ConnectRN is a tech-enabled network built to improve clinicians' lives through access to community, opportunity, and support.

Health CareMedicalMobile AppsNursing and Residential Care
Convertible NoteMay 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $750,000
Antiva Biosciences

Del Mar, California, United States

Antiva Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for the treatment of diseases caused by HPV infection.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Series EApr 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $53,000,000
Shape Memory Medical

Santa Clara, California, United States

Shape Memory Medical is a medical device company that develops innovative medical devices based on Shape Memory Polymer (SMP) materials.

Health CareMedical DeviceTherapeutics
Convertible NoteApr 21, 2023
Amount Raised: $600,000
Sphingotec GmbH

Hohen Neuendorf, Brandenburg, Germany

SphingoTec develops innovative biomarkers for the diagnosis, prediction, and monitoring of acute medical conditions.

Biotechnology
Series BMar 14, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,609,005
Genalyte

San Diego, California, United States

Genalyte is a life sciences company developing and commercializing innovative next-generation multiplexing technology.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHospital
Series CMar 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $13,000,000
Upstream Bio

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Upstream Bio focuses on developing an antibody therapy for the treatment of severe asthma.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Series AFeb 10, 2023
Amount Raised: $8,000,000