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 founded in 2019 and based in Paris, France. The company specializes in 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 innovative approach aims to identify new targets, biomarkers, and potential drug candidates, while also addressing drug resistance and sensitivity. DeepLife operates in a collaborative manner, working alongside academic institutions to ensure a smooth transition from laboratory discoveries to patient applications. The company focuses on leveraging state-of-the-art technologies in systems biology and machine learning to identify molecular triggers that restore cells to their healthy states, thereby accelerating the target identification processes for biotech and pharmaceutical firms.

Evommune

Series C in 2024
Evommune, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Los Altos, California, that develops and manufactures tissue-based medicines for inflammatory diseases. Incorporated in 2020, Evommune focuses on creating novel strategies to treat these disorders by addressing both symptoms and the underlying causes, thereby halting disease progression. The company employs a proprietary tissue-based platform that accelerates the discovery of innovative treatments, enhancing the potential for clinical success. With a commitment to improving the quality of life for patients, Evommune's pipeline includes initiatives aimed at tackling a range of prevalent inflammatory illnesses, positioning the company as a leader in advancing therapies in the fields of immunology and dermatology.

Rubedo Life Sciences

Series A in 2024
Rubedo Life Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Sunnyvale, California, focused on developing innovative therapies that target senescent cells implicated in age-related diseases. Established in 2018, the company utilizes its proprietary ALEMBIC drug discovery platform to create a pipeline of therapeutic candidates. These candidates are designed to selectively address senescent cells, as well as pro-inflammatory and pro-fibrotic cell populations that contribute to various chronic conditions, including pulmonary, dermatological, oncological, neurodegenerative, and fibrotic diseases. Rubedo's leadership team comprises industry experts with significant experience in drug development and commercialization across both large pharmaceutical companies and biotech firms.
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