CD-Venture

CD-Venture GmbH is a venture capital firm established in 2003 and located in Heidelberg, Germany. The firm focuses on making investments in the life science sector, aiming to support innovative projects and companies within this field. By leveraging its expertise, CD-Venture seeks to foster growth and development in life sciences, contributing to advancements that can improve health and well-being.

Christoph Boehringer

Co-Founder and Managing Director

19 past transactions

Leon Nanodrugs

Series D in 2024
Leon Nanodrugs is a specialized product development company focused on enhancing existing drug formulations through nanotechnology. The company develops a pipeline of next-generation nano-formulated drugs that improve the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble medications. Utilizing its proprietary MJR® Technology platform, Leon Nanodrugs creates either polymeric or crystalline nanoparticles designed to offer significant differentiation and added benefits for patients. In addition to its drug development efforts, the company provides services that support pre-clinical and clinical stage formulations for clients, including new chemical entities and established branded drugs. Through its innovative approach, Leon Nanodrugs aims to improve patient outcomes in the pharmaceutical industry.

Wellth

Series B in 2023
Wellth is a digital health company based in New York that aims to enhance treatment adherence among individuals with chronic conditions. By leveraging behavioral economics, Wellth addresses the barriers that hinder patients from forming healthy habits and effectively managing their diseases. The company operates a mobile application that provides targeted incentive plans, reminders, and information to motivate users to engage in preventive health behaviors. Its platform not only empowers consumers to improve their adherence to medication and care plans but also helps reduce preventable hospitalizations and healthcare costs. Wellth's approach includes proven outcomes demonstrated through randomized controlled trials, making it a valuable solution for insurers and healthcare providers seeking to improve population health. Through its user-friendly application, Wellth supports members in establishing sustainable healthy habits while generating cost savings for payors.

Wellth

Series A in 2020
Wellth is a digital health company based in New York that aims to enhance treatment adherence among individuals with chronic conditions. By leveraging behavioral economics, Wellth addresses the barriers that hinder patients from forming healthy habits and effectively managing their diseases. The company operates a mobile application that provides targeted incentive plans, reminders, and information to motivate users to engage in preventive health behaviors. Its platform not only empowers consumers to improve their adherence to medication and care plans but also helps reduce preventable hospitalizations and healthcare costs. Wellth's approach includes proven outcomes demonstrated through randomized controlled trials, making it a valuable solution for insurers and healthcare providers seeking to improve population health. Through its user-friendly application, Wellth supports members in establishing sustainable healthy habits while generating cost savings for payors.

TriOptoTec

Series C in 2020
TriOptoTec GmbH, founded in 2010 and based in Regensburg, Germany, specializes in hygiene solutions for hospitals and nursing homes. The company offers a range of products, including DyCoat permanent antimicrobial paint, a universal coating system, and daily cleaning wipes. Additionally, TriOptoTec develops light-active dyes aimed at combating germs and bacteria through photodynamic disinfection and decontamination. Their offerings are marketed under the brand name "dyphox," reflecting the company's commitment to improving hygiene standards in healthcare environments.

Leon Nanodrugs

Series B in 2020
Leon Nanodrugs is a specialized product development company focused on enhancing existing drug formulations through nanotechnology. The company develops a pipeline of next-generation nano-formulated drugs that improve the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble medications. Utilizing its proprietary MJR® Technology platform, Leon Nanodrugs creates either polymeric or crystalline nanoparticles designed to offer significant differentiation and added benefits for patients. In addition to its drug development efforts, the company provides services that support pre-clinical and clinical stage formulations for clients, including new chemical entities and established branded drugs. Through its innovative approach, Leon Nanodrugs aims to improve patient outcomes in the pharmaceutical industry.

Wellth

Seed Round in 2018
Wellth is a digital health company based in New York that aims to enhance treatment adherence among individuals with chronic conditions. By leveraging behavioral economics, Wellth addresses the barriers that hinder patients from forming healthy habits and effectively managing their diseases. The company operates a mobile application that provides targeted incentive plans, reminders, and information to motivate users to engage in preventive health behaviors. Its platform not only empowers consumers to improve their adherence to medication and care plans but also helps reduce preventable hospitalizations and healthcare costs. Wellth's approach includes proven outcomes demonstrated through randomized controlled trials, making it a valuable solution for insurers and healthcare providers seeking to improve population health. Through its user-friendly application, Wellth supports members in establishing sustainable healthy habits while generating cost savings for payors.

Exosome Diagnostics

Series C in 2017
Exosome Diagnostics, Inc. specializes in the development and commercialization of biofluid-based molecular diagnostic tests aimed at enhancing personalized precision healthcare. The company employs a proprietary exosome technology platform that extracts and analyzes molecular information from exosomes present in various biofluids, including blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid. This approach enables non-invasive diagnostics for serious diseases, significantly reducing the need for tissue biopsies. One of its key products is the MedOncAlyzer 170, a liquid biopsy pan-cancer panel that simultaneously analyzes exosomal RNA and circulating tumor DNA in a single assay to identify actionable mutations across multiple cancer types. By combining RNA, DNA, and protein analysis, Exosome Diagnostics provides comprehensive molecular insights that can transform the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of cancer and other serious conditions. The company also collaborates with pharmaceutical firms to enhance research and development processes, including biomarker discovery and the creation of companion diagnostics. Founded in 2008 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Exosome Diagnostics operates as a subsidiary of Bio-Techne Corporation.

Exosome Diagnostics

Series B in 2016
Exosome Diagnostics, Inc. specializes in the development and commercialization of biofluid-based molecular diagnostic tests aimed at enhancing personalized precision healthcare. The company employs a proprietary exosome technology platform that extracts and analyzes molecular information from exosomes present in various biofluids, including blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid. This approach enables non-invasive diagnostics for serious diseases, significantly reducing the need for tissue biopsies. One of its key products is the MedOncAlyzer 170, a liquid biopsy pan-cancer panel that simultaneously analyzes exosomal RNA and circulating tumor DNA in a single assay to identify actionable mutations across multiple cancer types. By combining RNA, DNA, and protein analysis, Exosome Diagnostics provides comprehensive molecular insights that can transform the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of cancer and other serious conditions. The company also collaborates with pharmaceutical firms to enhance research and development processes, including biomarker discovery and the creation of companion diagnostics. Founded in 2008 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Exosome Diagnostics operates as a subsidiary of Bio-Techne Corporation.

Exosome Diagnostics

Series B in 2015
Exosome Diagnostics, Inc. specializes in the development and commercialization of biofluid-based molecular diagnostic tests aimed at enhancing personalized precision healthcare. The company employs a proprietary exosome technology platform that extracts and analyzes molecular information from exosomes present in various biofluids, including blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid. This approach enables non-invasive diagnostics for serious diseases, significantly reducing the need for tissue biopsies. One of its key products is the MedOncAlyzer 170, a liquid biopsy pan-cancer panel that simultaneously analyzes exosomal RNA and circulating tumor DNA in a single assay to identify actionable mutations across multiple cancer types. By combining RNA, DNA, and protein analysis, Exosome Diagnostics provides comprehensive molecular insights that can transform the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of cancer and other serious conditions. The company also collaborates with pharmaceutical firms to enhance research and development processes, including biomarker discovery and the creation of companion diagnostics. Founded in 2008 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Exosome Diagnostics operates as a subsidiary of Bio-Techne Corporation.

Leon Nanodrugs

Series A in 2015
Leon Nanodrugs is a specialized product development company focused on enhancing existing drug formulations through nanotechnology. The company develops a pipeline of next-generation nano-formulated drugs that improve the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble medications. Utilizing its proprietary MJR® Technology platform, Leon Nanodrugs creates either polymeric or crystalline nanoparticles designed to offer significant differentiation and added benefits for patients. In addition to its drug development efforts, the company provides services that support pre-clinical and clinical stage formulations for clients, including new chemical entities and established branded drugs. Through its innovative approach, Leon Nanodrugs aims to improve patient outcomes in the pharmaceutical industry.

Veniti

Series C in 2015
VENITI is the first medical device company developing a suite of innovative technology and solutions that will provide comprehensive treatment across the venous disease continuum. Venous disease refers to all conditions related to or caused by veins that become diseased or abnormal. This encompasses a broad set of maladies. The venous disease cycle begins when vein walls become weak or damaged, or the valves are stretched or injured, and can no longer prevent reflux (backward flow of blood). Once the veins lose their ability to convey blood without reflux, the progressive venous disease cycle has begun. This is commonly referred to as chronic venous insufficiency, or CVI. The blood will begin to back up into the peripheral veins, causing venous hypertension, potential thrombosis (clotting), and leading to even more damage of the vein walls and valves. This in turn leads to more reflux. The VENITI team of experts in science, technology and business are currently developing the VENITI VICI VENOUS STENT® System. Through this, and other, innovative technology, VENITI will achieve results that sets it apart in addressing the challenges specific to the venous system and venous disease.

Curetis

Series B in 2014
Curetis AG, founded in 2015 and based in Holzgerlingen, Germany, develops molecular diagnostics solutions aimed at detecting infectious diseases, pathogens, and antibiotic resistance markers. The company specializes in multiparameter testing, enabling the simultaneous analysis of various analytes in a single run. Its primary focus is on providing comprehensive panels for detecting severe bacterial infections, offering rapid diagnostic solutions that help physicians obtain early and actionable insights in managing infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. Curetis operates as a subsidiary of OpGen, Inc. and is positioned to expand its diagnostic capabilities into other clinical applications beyond infectious diseases in the future.

Flex Pharma

Venture Round in 2014
Flex Pharma, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing treatments for muscle cramps, spasms, and spasticity linked to neurological conditions and exercise. The company operates in two segments: Consumer Operations and Drug Development. Its lead drug candidate, FLX-787, is a dual transient receptor potential V1/A1 ion channel activator, which has completed an exploratory Phase II clinical trial in Australia targeting multiple sclerosis patients. Additionally, Flex Pharma offers HOTSHOT, a consumer beverage designed to prevent and treat exercise-associated muscle cramps. The company markets HOTSHOT products online through its direct-to-consumer website and third-party platforms that provide international shipping. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Flex Pharma was acquired by Salarius Pharmaceuticals in 2019.

Exosome Diagnostics

Series B in 2014
Exosome Diagnostics, Inc. specializes in the development and commercialization of biofluid-based molecular diagnostic tests aimed at enhancing personalized precision healthcare. The company employs a proprietary exosome technology platform that extracts and analyzes molecular information from exosomes present in various biofluids, including blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid. This approach enables non-invasive diagnostics for serious diseases, significantly reducing the need for tissue biopsies. One of its key products is the MedOncAlyzer 170, a liquid biopsy pan-cancer panel that simultaneously analyzes exosomal RNA and circulating tumor DNA in a single assay to identify actionable mutations across multiple cancer types. By combining RNA, DNA, and protein analysis, Exosome Diagnostics provides comprehensive molecular insights that can transform the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of cancer and other serious conditions. The company also collaborates with pharmaceutical firms to enhance research and development processes, including biomarker discovery and the creation of companion diagnostics. Founded in 2008 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Exosome Diagnostics operates as a subsidiary of Bio-Techne Corporation.

GenomeDx Biosciences

Series B in 2013
GenomeDx discovers, develops, and commercializes genomic-based laboratory tests for the personalized medicine revolution in cancer care. In partnership with physicians and scientists from leading academic medicine institutions, our mission is to bring cost-effective and high-resolution genomics for routine clinical use in cancer medicine.

Stocard

Seed Round in 2012
Stocard GmbH is a mobile technology company that specializes in developing rewards applications for smartphones. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, with additional offices in cities such as Sydney, Rome, Amsterdam, and Paris, Stocard offers an app that allows users to store and manage their loyalty cards, access coupons, and browse catalogs from various retailers. Catering to over 50 million users across North America, Australia, Germany, and internationally, Stocard aims to simplify the shopping experience by turning smartphones into digital wallets. The platform not only facilitates the collection of loyalty points but also provides personalized offers from retailers and enables users to manage their transactions in real time, contributing to several billion point-of-sale transactions to date.

GenomeDx Biosciences

Series A in 2012
GenomeDx discovers, develops, and commercializes genomic-based laboratory tests for the personalized medicine revolution in cancer care. In partnership with physicians and scientists from leading academic medicine institutions, our mission is to bring cost-effective and high-resolution genomics for routine clinical use in cancer medicine.

Curetis

Series A in 2011
Curetis AG, founded in 2015 and based in Holzgerlingen, Germany, develops molecular diagnostics solutions aimed at detecting infectious diseases, pathogens, and antibiotic resistance markers. The company specializes in multiparameter testing, enabling the simultaneous analysis of various analytes in a single run. Its primary focus is on providing comprehensive panels for detecting severe bacterial infections, offering rapid diagnostic solutions that help physicians obtain early and actionable insights in managing infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. Curetis operates as a subsidiary of OpGen, Inc. and is positioned to expand its diagnostic capabilities into other clinical applications beyond infectious diseases in the future.

Phenex Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2010
Phenex Pharmaceuticals AG is a drug discovery and development company founded in 2002 and headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, with additional laboratories and offices in Heidelberg. The company specializes in small-molecule drug discovery, focusing on nuclear receptors to address various disease areas, including liver diseases, intestinal diseases, and cancer. Current research includes developing RORγt inverse agonists for autoimmune diseases and FXR agonists for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Phenex is dedicated to not only creating therapeutics for established targets but also identifying novel molecular mechanisms, which has led to the development of proprietary therapeutic small molecules. The company operates within the Biotech Cluster Rhine-Neckar, leveraging its expertise in biology and chemistry to advance innovative treatment options.
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