
Hikma Ventures
Description
Hikma Ventures operates as the dedicated corporate venture capital arm of Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC, a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in London. Established to strategically invest in and partner with innovative companies, Hikma Ventures plays a crucial role in advancing healthcare solutions beyond Hikma's traditional product lines. Its primary objective is to identify and support disruptive technologies and businesses that align with Hikma's long-term vision and market interests, particularly in areas poised for significant growth and impact within the healthcare ecosystem.
The venture arm maintains a broad investment mandate, targeting companies across various development stages, from early-stage seed rounds to more mature growth-stage opportunities. Its core focus areas include digital health solutions, novel therapeutics, and other cutting-edge healthcare technologies that promise to enhance patient outcomes or improve healthcare delivery efficiencies. Hikma Ventures typically deploys initial investment checks ranging from $1 million to $5 million, though it possesses the flexibility to participate in larger funding rounds alongside co-investors, demonstrating its adaptability to diverse deal structures.
Beyond capital infusion, Hikma Ventures offers its portfolio companies invaluable strategic guidance, operational support, and access to Hikma Pharmaceuticals' extensive global network, regulatory expertise, and commercialization capabilities. This hands-on approach aims to accelerate the growth and market penetration of its portfolio companies. With a robust portfolio that includes over two dozen investments to date, reflecting its active engagement in the health tech landscape, Hikma Ventures continues to solidify its position as a significant strategic investor in the global healthcare innovation scene.
Investor Profile
Hikma Ventures has backed more than 26 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 7 rounds, about 27% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Medical Device, Biotechnology.
- Typical check size: $1M – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (38%)
- Series B (27%)
- Seed (12%)
- Series C (12%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
- Series D (4%)
- Convertible Note (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (85%)
- Canada (8%)
- United Arab Emirates (4%)
- Egypt (4%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Medical Device
- Biotechnology
- Medical
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Health Diagnostics
- Mhealth
- Wearables
- Machine Learning
- Therapeutics
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