Gilde Healthcare

Gilde Healthcare, established in 1982 and headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands, is a leading venture capital firm specializing in the healthcare sector. With over €800 million under management, the firm invests in digital health, diagnostics, medical devices, therapeutics, and healthcare services across Europe and North America. Gilde focuses on growth capital and buyout opportunities, typically investing between €1 million and €40 million per transaction, with a preference for majority or significant minority stakes. The firm seeks to be the lead investor and take a board seat, aiming to exit through IPOs, strategic sales, or private placements. Gilde's portfolio spans various healthcare sub-sectors, with a particular emphasis on cardiology, oncology, and women's health.

Susana Amorim

Investment Manager

Martin von Berg

Investment Manager

Rene Bernards

Operations Partner

Dirkjan Beugelsdijk

Finance Director

Josephine Bogaerts

Senior Associate, Private Equity

Karthik Bolisetty

Senior Associate

Karthik Bolisetty

Investment Manager - Healthtech, Venture&Growth

Zosia van Eesteren

Analyst

Arthur Franken

Founding Member and General Partner - Healthtech / Therapeutics, Venture and Growth

Jelte Goettsch

Associate

Jasper van Gorp

Managing Partner

Edwin de Graaf

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Edward Hanlon

Investment Manager

Joep Heldens

Investment Manager

Lara Hilgert

Associate

Karl Hofbauer

Operational Partner

Redmar Koene

Investment Manager

Job Komen

Partner

Kasia Lorek

Associate

Stefan Luzi

Partner

Tristan Maguet

Associate

Pieter van der Meer

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Rafael Natanek

General Partner, Private Equity

Mika Nishimura

Operational Partner

Geoff Pardo

General Partner - Healthtech, Venture and Growth

Marc Olivier Perret

Managing Partner

Herbert Pinedo

Operational Partner

Marion Pouillard

Associate

Marion Pouillard

Senior Associate, Therapeutics, Venture&Growth

Tom Klein Robbenhaar

Partner, Investment Manager

Boyd Rutten

Investment Director

Robert Stein

Partner, Private Equity

Matthew Vessa

Vice President

Stephan Wachtveitl

Senior Associate

Geoffrey Waters

Operational Partner

Paul West

Operational Partner

Richard Wilmot

Partner, HealthTech Venture and Growth

Sonia Hallen

Investment Manager, Therapeutics, Venture&Growth

Past deals in Benelux

Tagworks Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2023
Tagworks Pharmaceuticals is a privately held biotech company based in the Netherlands, established in 2011 as a spin-out from Philips Healthcare. The company focuses on developing innovative in vivo chemistry to enhance the effectiveness of cancer therapies and to facilitate novel companion diagnostics. Operating from the Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen, Tagworks specializes in antibody-based imaging and therapy technologies. Its proprietary approach allows for the selective chemical manipulation of tagged antibodies in vivo, which improves the efficacy of established methods like radioimmuno-imaging and antibody-drug conjugates. This technology enables medical professionals to conduct imaging with significantly reduced radiation exposure for patients.

Lava Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
Lava Therapeutics B.V. is a biotechnology company based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing proprietary bispecific antibodies aimed at engaging gamma-delta T cells for the treatment of both hematological and solid cancers. Its innovative platform, known as the Gammabody platform, is designed to create next-generation bispecific antibodies that activate the immune system to recognize and eliminate tumor cells. By harnessing the potential of γδ T cells, Lava Therapeutics aims to produce potent, safe, and cost-effective biopharmaceuticals that enhance the body's ability to combat cancer, thereby transforming the landscape of cancer treatment.

AM Pharma

Venture Round in 2020
AM Pharma B.V. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Bunnik, the Netherlands, focused on developing and commercializing novel therapeutics for inflammatory and infectious diseases. Established in 2000, the company specializes in pre-clinical and clinical development using endogenous proteins and peptides derived from the human body. Its key products include alkaline phosphatase, aimed at treating acute kidney injury and ulcerative colitis, and the immune response amplifying peptide hLF1-11, which targets drug-resistant hospital-acquired infections. AM Pharma is committed to providing innovative therapies that enhance patient quality of life by addressing critical medical needs.

AM Pharma

Series F in 2019
AM Pharma B.V. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Bunnik, the Netherlands, focused on developing and commercializing novel therapeutics for inflammatory and infectious diseases. Established in 2000, the company specializes in pre-clinical and clinical development using endogenous proteins and peptides derived from the human body. Its key products include alkaline phosphatase, aimed at treating acute kidney injury and ulcerative colitis, and the immune response amplifying peptide hLF1-11, which targets drug-resistant hospital-acquired infections. AM Pharma is committed to providing innovative therapies that enhance patient quality of life by addressing critical medical needs.

Lava Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Lava Therapeutics B.V. is a biotechnology company based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing proprietary bispecific antibodies aimed at engaging gamma-delta T cells for the treatment of both hematological and solid cancers. Its innovative platform, known as the Gammabody platform, is designed to create next-generation bispecific antibodies that activate the immune system to recognize and eliminate tumor cells. By harnessing the potential of γδ T cells, Lava Therapeutics aims to produce potent, safe, and cost-effective biopharmaceuticals that enhance the body's ability to combat cancer, thereby transforming the landscape of cancer treatment.

Performation

Acquisition in 2018
Performation Healthcare Intelligence specializes in providing business intelligence solutions tailored for the healthcare sector. The company offers software, data analysis, and consulting services aimed at helping healthcare organizations monitor costs, processes, and quality. With a team of over a hundred experienced consultants and experts in business intelligence, Performation enables clients to make informed decisions that enhance the delivery of effective and high-quality care. By addressing healthcare-wide informational challenges and integrating data into comprehensive information products, Performation has established itself as a prominent player in the Dutch market.

Nyxoah

Series B in 2016
Nyxoah S.A. is a health-technology company based in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, established in 2009. The company specializes in developing and commercializing innovative solutions for treating sleep disordered breathing conditions, particularly moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Its primary product, the Genio system, is a user-centered, bilateral neurostimulation therapy that has received CE-Mark validation. OSA is a prevalent condition linked to significant health risks, including increased mortality and various comorbidities such as cardiovascular diseases, depression, and stroke. Nyxoah aims to address these critical health challenges through its advanced therapeutic offerings.

NIZO

Private Equity Round in 2016
NIZO food research BV is an independent contract research organization based in Ede, the Netherlands, with additional offices in the United States, France, and Japan. Founded in 1948, NIZO specializes in providing research and innovation services to the dairy, food and beverage, ingredients, and biotech industries. The company focuses on developing new flavors and textures, utilizing advanced technologies to enhance food products while addressing sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and speed to market. NIZO's offerings include analysis, contract research, production services, webinars, white papers, training programs, and pre-competitive research. The company also operates a food-grade processing plant to bring innovative food technologies to life.

AM Pharma

Series E in 2014
AM Pharma B.V. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Bunnik, the Netherlands, focused on developing and commercializing novel therapeutics for inflammatory and infectious diseases. Established in 2000, the company specializes in pre-clinical and clinical development using endogenous proteins and peptides derived from the human body. Its key products include alkaline phosphatase, aimed at treating acute kidney injury and ulcerative colitis, and the immune response amplifying peptide hLF1-11, which targets drug-resistant hospital-acquired infections. AM Pharma is committed to providing innovative therapies that enhance patient quality of life by addressing critical medical needs.

Sapiens Steering Brain Stimulation

Series C in 2013
Sapiens Steering Brain Stimulation GmbH is a medical device company focused on advancing deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy. Founded in 2011 as a spin-out of Royal Philips Electronics, the company aims to enhance patient comfort and therapeutic outcomes with its innovative, high-resolution, and MRI-compatible DBS system. Sapiens specializes in developing a comprehensive DBS solution that includes navigation and steering software, as well as implants specifically designed for patients with Parkinson's disease. With offices in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, and Munich, Germany, Sapiens leverages patented technologies to deliver effective and precise treatment options for individuals suffering from this neurological condition.

Pharmaline

Private Equity Round in 2012
Pharmaline is an innovative compounding pharmacy located in Oldenzaal, established in 2009 and now employing over 140 staff. The company adheres to the latest Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and provides a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical solutions to approximately 700 pharmacists in the Netherlands. Pharmaline specializes in both stock and ad hoc preparations, offering a diverse array of products including creams, ointments, tablets, capsules, liquids, and injectables. Their mission focuses on enhancing the quality of care while minimizing healthcare costs. The pharmacy's experienced pharmacists are readily available to offer expert advice on various aspects of pharmacotherapy, production engineering, application engineering, and regulatory compliance. Pharmaline is equipped with modern technology to support its operations, ensuring efficient and reliable pharmaceutical services.

Fysius Rugexperts

Private Equity Round in 2011
Fysius Rugexperts operates a network of clinics in the Netherlands that specializes in treating lower back and related pain. Utilizing advanced treatment methods and innovative aids, such as the OriGENE device, Fysius employs the latest scientific insights to effectively address chronic back and spinal pain. With a focus on improving the health and fitness of its patients, the organization treats over 10,000 individuals annually, making it the largest and most specialized clinic for back pain in the country.

VerzuimVitaal

Private Equity Round in 2011
VerzuimVitaal B.V. is a Dutch company that specializes in providing occupational health services aimed at managing employee absenteeism. Founded in 2011 and located in Woerden, the Netherlands, the company focuses on enhancing the vitality of organizations and their employees to reduce absenteeism costs. In addition to promoting employee wellness, VerzuimVitaal oversees the management of sick leave and the reintegration process for employees returning to work.

Galapagos

Venture Round in 2001
Galapagos is a clinical-stage biotechnology company, specialized in the discovery and development of small molecule medicines with novel modes of action. Our ambition is to become a leading global biopharmaceutical company, focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative medicines that will improve people's lives.
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