LEO Pharma

LEO Pharma is a global pharmaceutical company based in Ballerup, Denmark, specializing in dermatology and critical care. With over a century of experience, LEO Pharma focuses on developing and manufacturing medications for various skin diseases, providing safe and effective treatments to improve the lives of patients. The company operates in 61 countries and sells its products in more than 100 markets worldwide. Committed to addressing unmet medical needs, LEO Pharma invests in research and development to deliver innovative therapies that support individuals in managing their skin conditions. Through its expansion into new regions, LEO Pharma aims to become the leading specialty pharmaceutical company in its focus areas.

Christophe Bourdon

CEO

5 past transactions

Timber Pharmaceuticals

Acquisition in 2023
Timber Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing treatments for rare dermatological diseases. Its focus lies in non-systemic therapies for conditions such as congenital ichthyosis, with TMB-001 being its late-stage program.

SkinVision

Series B in 2018
SkinVision is an awareness and tracking solution that supports individuals with the early recognition of melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and precancerous actinic keratosis. SkinVision is the first certified skin cancer application globally based on extensive clinical trials in partnership with the university clinic of Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) in Munich in 2013, published in the JEADV in 2014. The company has built up a customer portfolio of 1,200,000 users globally and a database of 3,5 million pictures of suspicious skin conditions.

NØIE

Pre Seed Round in 2018
NØIE is a skincare company that offers personalized skincare products and solutions for dry skin, acne, eczema, psoriasis, and more. An algorithm is used in the company's skin test to assign customers to their skin family and recommend customized products to suit their skin. Additionally, CO2-neutral deliveries are provided, compensating for carbon emissions generated during the shipping process by planting trees in Denmark. The company aims to improve the quality of life for each individual with skin issues. NØIE was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

SkinVision

Series A in 2015
SkinVision is an awareness and tracking solution that supports individuals with the early recognition of melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and precancerous actinic keratosis. SkinVision is the first certified skin cancer application globally based on extensive clinical trials in partnership with the university clinic of Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) in Munich in 2013, published in the JEADV in 2014. The company has built up a customer portfolio of 1,200,000 users globally and a database of 3,5 million pictures of suspicious skin conditions.

Peplin

Acquisition in 2009
Peplin is a development-stage specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing medical dermatology products. The company focuses on PEP005, a compound derived from Euphorbia peplus, which is utilized in its lead product, a patient-applied topical gel currently in Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of actinic keratosis. Additionally, Peplin is developing a physician-applied topical gel for superficial basal cell carcinoma, also based on PEP005. The active ingredient in both products is a small molecule extracted and purified from the sap of Euphorbia peplus. Peplin's commitment to addressing skin disorders is further underscored by its acquisition of Neosil, Inc., a dermatology-focused company, before eventually being acquired by LEO Pharma A/S.
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