DEFI Gestion SA is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Lausanne, Switzerland, managing nearly CHF 200 million in assets for both institutional and individual clients. The firm operates with two distinct teams: one focused on buy-outs and the other on venture capital investments. Approximately two-thirds of its funds are allocated to buy-outs, while one-third is directed towards venture capital opportunities. DEFI Gestion invests in a diverse range of sectors, including consumer goods, industrial, food, electronics, transport, medical and social services, leisure, logistics and distribution, automobiles, and health. In addition to its investment activities, the firm also provides advisory services for private equity funds.
NanoPowers S.A. is a medical device company, founded in June 2004 that applies their unique and proprietary artificial muscle technology to restore or improve muscle function in humans.
Endosense
Series B in 2009
Endosense is a medical technology company specializing in catheter ablation for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The company has developed the TactiCath, the first and only force-sensing ablation catheter that provides physicians with a real-time, objective measure of contact force during procedures. Since receiving the CE mark in May 2009, the TactiCath has undergone extensive pre-clinical and clinical testing, establishing a strong foundation of evidence for the safety and efficacy of contact force sensing in catheter ablation. Through its innovative approach, Endosense aims to enhance the effectiveness and reproducibility of arrhythmia treatments.
Kuros Biosciences
Post in 2005
Kuros Biosciences AG is a biopharmaceutical company based in Schlieren, Switzerland, dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative products for tissue repair and regeneration. Founded in 2000 as a spin-off from the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich, Kuros has developed a robust pipeline of biopharmaceuticals targeting chronic diseases. Its key products include Neuroseal, a novel biomaterial for dural sealing, and the MagnetOs family of bone graft substitutes used in orthopedic, spinal, and dental applications. MagnetOs is approved for use in the EU and the US, with further formulations under development for regulatory submission. Kuros also has a range of clinical-stage products, including KUR-111 and KUR-113, which have completed Phase II clinical trials for treating specific bone fractures. The company has engaged in significant clinical research, enrolling over 600 patients in multinational trials, generating promising data regarding safety and efficacy in various applications, particularly within orthobiologics.
Kuros Biosciences
Post in 2005
Kuros Biosciences AG is a biopharmaceutical company based in Schlieren, Switzerland, dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative products for tissue repair and regeneration. Founded in 2000 as a spin-off from the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich, Kuros has developed a robust pipeline of biopharmaceuticals targeting chronic diseases. Its key products include Neuroseal, a novel biomaterial for dural sealing, and the MagnetOs family of bone graft substitutes used in orthopedic, spinal, and dental applications. MagnetOs is approved for use in the EU and the US, with further formulations under development for regulatory submission. Kuros also has a range of clinical-stage products, including KUR-111 and KUR-113, which have completed Phase II clinical trials for treating specific bone fractures. The company has engaged in significant clinical research, enrolling over 600 patients in multinational trials, generating promising data regarding safety and efficacy in various applications, particularly within orthobiologics.
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