Celtic Pharmaceutical

Celtic Pharma Management L.P. is a private equity firm based in Hamilton, Bermuda, with additional offices in New York City and London. The firm specializes in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, focusing on acquiring direct ownership or controlling stakes in pharmaceutical products that are in the late stages of clinical and regulatory development. Celtic Pharma is committed to funding and actively managing these products through the final two to four years of development, including securing manufacturing arrangements and preparing for market launch. The firm aims to invest in novel and commercially viable pharmaceutical products, ensuring they navigate the complexities of clinical trials and regulatory approval processes effectively.

Bill Henry Ph.D

Partner

3 past transactions

Cantab Biopharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2010
Cantab Biopharmaceuticals Limited is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in the discovery and development of biosuperior protein therapeutics. Founded in 2006, the company operates within the vibrant Cambridge Science Park, a prominent hub for biotechnology in Europe. Cantab focuses on enhancing previously marketed, off-patent biologics by employing advanced technologies in protein expression and engineering, process development, and manufacturing. The company's work aims to improve critical drug characteristics such as product presentation, stability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, immunogenicity, and drug delivery. Through its extensive experience in biopharmaceutical discovery and good manufacturing practices (GMP), Cantab seeks to expedite the development of innovative therapies targeting hematology and infectious diseases.

Novacta Biosystems

Venture Round in 2009
Novacta Biosystems Ltd, founded in 2003, specializes in the development of biopharmaceuticals aimed at treating bacterial infections, particularly those caused by drug-resistant strains. The company employs a dual business model that combines biocatalysis and microbial pathway engineering services with the discovery and development of novel small peptide molecules known as lantibiotics. These innovative therapies target various bacterial infections, including Clostridium difficile. By leveraging the expertise of GSK's Biotransformation and Natural Products scientific team, Novacta has established a robust infectious disease therapeutic pipeline, focusing on delivering effective anti-infective solutions.

Xenova

Acquisition in 2005
Xenova publicly quoted biotechnology company focused on the development of novel drugs to treat cancer and addiction.
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