
MVM Life Science Partners
Description
MVM Life Science Partners is a prominent venture capital firm with a dedicated focus on the global healthcare sector. Headquartered in London, UK, with an additional office in Boston, USA, the firm leverages its dual presence to identify and support high-growth businesses across various life science domains. MVM's investment mandate spans pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health, reflecting a comprehensive approach to the evolving healthcare landscape. The firm is known for backing companies that are developing innovative solutions and technologies with the potential to significantly impact patient care and medical outcomes.
The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its flexibility across stages, targeting start-up, early-stage, mid-venture, and late-venture opportunities, as well as select public companies. MVM seeks to partner with entrepreneurial teams that possess strong scientific foundations and clear pathways to commercialization. Their deep sector expertise allows them to provide not only capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to their portfolio companies, aiming to accelerate their development and market penetration.
MVM Life Science Partners has demonstrated significant financial capacity, having successfully raised five funds with total assets under management exceeding $1.7 billion. This substantial capital base enables them to make meaningful investments in their chosen companies. Typically, MVM provides initial investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million per company, indicating a preference for substantial stakes in promising ventures. This check size range allows them to support companies through critical development phases, from clinical trials to market launch, and to participate in larger financing rounds.
The firm's long-standing presence in the life sciences investment community, coupled with its substantial capital and strategic support, positions MVM Life Science Partners as a key player in fostering innovation within the healthcare industry. Their commitment to backing transformative technologies underscores their role in advancing medical science and improving global health outcomes.
Investor Profile
MVM Life Science Partners has backed more than 73 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 31 rounds, about 42% of its total and boasts 23 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series C, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical.
- Typical check size: $10M – $50M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (30%)
- Series C (18%)
- Series B (16%)
- Series A (14%)
- Series D (8%)
- Series E (5%)
- Post Ipo Equity (4%)
- Debt Financing (1%)
- Series F (1%)
- Seed (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (59%)
- United Kingdom (21%)
- Switzerland (5%)
- Italy (4%)
- Germany (3%)
- Israel (1%)
- The Netherlands (1%)
- Sweden (1%)
- Finland (1%)
- Norway (1%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Biotechnology
- Medical
- Medical Device
- Pharmaceutical
- Therapeutics
- Manufacturing
- Health Diagnostics
- Biopharma
- Developer Platform
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