Oscar & Paul

Oscar & Paul is the corporate venture capital arm of Beiersdorf, based in Hamburg, Germany. The firm focuses on investing in innovative sectors including beauty technology, process automation, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, software as a service, life sciences, and biotechnology. By identifying and supporting emerging companies within these fields, Oscar & Paul aims to drive growth and innovation that aligns with Beiersdorf's strategic objectives.

Ascan Voswinckel

Head of Venture Capital

3 past transactions

DeepLife

Series A in 2024
DeepLife is a biotech company based in Paris, France, founded in 2019. It focuses on developing digital twins of cells to enhance drug discovery processes. By utilizing deep learning techniques on multi-omics data, DeepLife models cellular behavior and simulates responses to various genetic screenings, such as siRNA and CRISPR-Cas9. This approach allows the identification of new drug targets, biomarkers, and potential drug candidates, enabling a better understanding of drug resistance and sensitivity. The company's mission is to advance systems biology and facilitate the transition of laboratory discoveries to clinical applications. DeepLife collaborates with academic institutions to leverage expertise and drive innovation in the biopharmaceutical industry, ultimately aiming to match the right drug to the right patient.

Evommune

Series C in 2024
Evommune, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Los Altos, California, that focuses on developing and manufacturing tissue-based medicines aimed at treating inflammatory diseases. Founded in 2020, the company employs a proprietary tissue-based platform to accelerate the discovery of novel therapies, with a particular emphasis on immunology and dermatology. Evommune's approach seeks not only to alleviate the symptoms of inflammatory disorders but also to halt disease progression, thereby improving the quality of life for patients. Its pipeline includes initiatives targeting prevalent inflammatory conditions, with a commitment to advancing patient care by creating best-in-class treatment options. Through innovative strategies, Evommune aims to drive meaningful advancements in the field of inflammatory disease management.

Rubedo Life Sciences

Series A in 2024
Rubedo Life Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Sunnyvale, California, focused on developing therapies that target senescent cells responsible for various age-related diseases. Established in 2018, the company utilizes its proprietary ALEMBIC drug discovery platform to create a pipeline of innovative therapeutic candidates. These candidates include novel small molecules designed to selectively address senescent cells, which contribute to the progression of several chronic conditions, including pulmonary, dermatological, oncological, neurodegenerative, and fibrotic diseases. Rubedo's leadership team comprises experienced professionals from the fields of chemistry, technology, and life sciences, bringing a wealth of knowledge in drug development and commercialization.
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