
Red Abbey Venture Partners
Description
Red Abbey Venture Partners, established in 2004 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, is a specialized venture capital firm dedicated to the life sciences sector. The firm primarily focuses on early-stage and growth-stage companies developing innovative solutions in biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics, and healthcare information technology. With a strategic emphasis on the Mid-Atlantic region, including Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia, Red Abbey also extends its investment reach nationally to promising opportunities.
The firm's investment philosophy centers on building long-term partnerships with portfolio companies. Red Abbey Venture Partners typically seeks to be an active investor, often taking board seats and leveraging its extensive network within the life sciences industry to provide strategic guidance, operational support, and access to key resources. This hands-on approach is designed to help portfolio companies navigate the complex development and commercialization pathways inherent in the life sciences.
While Red Abbey Venture Partners' total investment over the life of a company can range from $1 million to $5 million, their initial first checks typically fall within the range of $500,000 to $2,000,000. The firm has built a diversified portfolio of over 20 companies since its inception, demonstrating a consistent commitment to fostering innovation in critical healthcare areas. Notable past investments include GlycoMimetics, which successfully completed an initial public offering, and NexImmune, showcasing their ability to back companies with significant growth potential.
Red Abbey Venture Partners maintains a disciplined investment approach, identifying companies with strong intellectual property, experienced management teams, and clear pathways to market. Their focus on the life sciences reflects a deep understanding of the sector's unique challenges and opportunities, positioning them as a valuable partner for emerging and growing companies aiming to make a significant impact on human health.
Investor Profile
Red Abbey Venture Partners has backed more than 20 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series C, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Pharmaceutical.
- Typical check size: $500K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Series C (30%)
- Series A (25%)
- Series B (15%)
- Seed (15%)
- Series D (10%)
- Post Ipo Equity (5%)
Country Focus
- United States (80%)
- United Kingdom (15%)
- Canada (5%)
Industry Focus
- Biotechnology
- Health Care
- Pharmaceutical
- Medical
- Therapeutics
- Biopharma
- Manufacturing
- Medical Device
- Mhealth
- Personal Health
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