HBM Healthcare Investments

HBM Healthcare Investments is a principal investment firm established in 2001 and based in Zug, Switzerland, with a focus on the biotechnology, human medicine, diagnostics, and medical technology sectors. The firm invests globally in approximately 40 mature emerging companies, primarily targeting private firms that demonstrate significant value creation potential. Approximately two-thirds of its portfolio consists of investments in unquoted companies, while the remainder includes public companies and funds. HBM Healthcare Investments has developed a distinctive market position through its strategic investments in firms whose products are either at advanced stages of development or already available in the market. This diversified approach allows the firm to leverage opportunities across Europe, Asia, and North America, contributing to its broad shareholder base and enhancing its investment capabilities.

Jean-Marc LeSieur

Managing Director and Board Member (Cayman)

Erwin Troxler

CFO

Andreas Wicki

CEO

Past deals in Switzerland

Swixx Biopharma

Venture Round in 2021
Swixx Biopharma is a company that represents biopharma organizations in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Founded in 2014 and registered in Baar, Switzerland, it aims to take over the roles of subsidiaries or business units for multinational biopharma, over-the-counter (OTC), and medical device companies in regions they choose not to enter or have exited. Swixx operates with fully owned affiliates across multiple countries, including Albania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, and Romania, among others. The company specializes in research-driven pharmaceutical and healthcare services, focusing on areas such as rare diseases, oncology-hematology, specialty medications, and self-medication. By leveraging its expertise, Swixx Biopharma provides comprehensive health treatment solutions tailored to the needs of the CEE market.

Swixx Biopharma

Venture Round in 2021
Swixx Biopharma is a company that represents biopharma organizations in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Founded in 2014 and registered in Baar, Switzerland, it aims to take over the roles of subsidiaries or business units for multinational biopharma, over-the-counter (OTC), and medical device companies in regions they choose not to enter or have exited. Swixx operates with fully owned affiliates across multiple countries, including Albania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, and Romania, among others. The company specializes in research-driven pharmaceutical and healthcare services, focusing on areas such as rare diseases, oncology-hematology, specialty medications, and self-medication. By leveraging its expertise, Swixx Biopharma provides comprehensive health treatment solutions tailored to the needs of the CEE market.

Numab

Series C in 2021
Numab Therapeutics AG is a biotechnology company based in Wädenswil, Switzerland, founded in 2011. The company specializes in developing antibody-based therapeutics aimed at treating severe diseases, including cancer and chronic inflammation. Numab utilizes a unique plug-and-play platform that enhances the predictability of the drug discovery process, allowing for the efficient creation of multispecific biotherapeutics. Its research pipeline encompasses various therapeutic areas, including inflammatory bowel disease, immuno-oncology, autoimmunity, and inflammation.

Monte Rosa Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Monte Rosa Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Basel, Switzerland, that specializes in developing innovative cancer therapeutics through the modulation of protein degradation pathways. The company focuses on molecular glue degraders (MGDs), a class of small molecule drugs that utilize the body's natural mechanisms for protein degradation to selectively target and degrade proteins relevant to cancer treatment. Monte Rosa employs its QuEEN platform, which integrates artificial intelligence and proprietary experimental tools, to identify and develop target proteins for degradation. With a library of over 50,000 MGD molecules, its leading product candidate, MRT-2359, specifically targets the translation termination factor protein GSPT1, showing potential for treating MYC-driven tumors. The company is committed to advancing its pipeline of novel therapeutics to address unmet medical needs in oncology.

Swixx Biopharma

Venture Round in 2020
Swixx Biopharma is a company that represents biopharma organizations in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Founded in 2014 and registered in Baar, Switzerland, it aims to take over the roles of subsidiaries or business units for multinational biopharma, over-the-counter (OTC), and medical device companies in regions they choose not to enter or have exited. Swixx operates with fully owned affiliates across multiple countries, including Albania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, and Romania, among others. The company specializes in research-driven pharmaceutical and healthcare services, focusing on areas such as rare diseases, oncology-hematology, specialty medications, and self-medication. By leveraging its expertise, Swixx Biopharma provides comprehensive health treatment solutions tailored to the needs of the CEE market.

Monte Rosa Therapeutics

Series B in 2020
Monte Rosa Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Basel, Switzerland, that specializes in developing innovative cancer therapeutics through the modulation of protein degradation pathways. The company focuses on molecular glue degraders (MGDs), a class of small molecule drugs that utilize the body's natural mechanisms for protein degradation to selectively target and degrade proteins relevant to cancer treatment. Monte Rosa employs its QuEEN platform, which integrates artificial intelligence and proprietary experimental tools, to identify and develop target proteins for degradation. With a library of over 50,000 MGD molecules, its leading product candidate, MRT-2359, specifically targets the translation termination factor protein GSPT1, showing potential for treating MYC-driven tumors. The company is committed to advancing its pipeline of novel therapeutics to address unmet medical needs in oncology.

POLYNEURON

Series A in 2020
Polyneuron Pharmaceuticals AG is focused on developing innovative therapeutics for the treatment of antibody-mediated autoimmune disorders. The company is working on several drug candidates, including PN-1007 for anti-MAG neuropathy, PN-1018 for multifocal motor neuropathy, and PN-032 and PN-056 for ABO-incompatible transplantation. Polyneuron utilizes a platform technology called Antibody-Catch, which is based on biodegradable glycopolymers. This technology selectively targets and eliminates pathological autoantibodies while preserving the integrity of the rest of the immune system. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Polyneuron aims to provide safe and effective treatment options for patients suffering from autoimmune diseases affecting the peripheral nervous system.

Swixx Biopharma

Debt Financing in 2020
Swixx Biopharma is a company that represents biopharma organizations in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Founded in 2014 and registered in Baar, Switzerland, it aims to take over the roles of subsidiaries or business units for multinational biopharma, over-the-counter (OTC), and medical device companies in regions they choose not to enter or have exited. Swixx operates with fully owned affiliates across multiple countries, including Albania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, and Romania, among others. The company specializes in research-driven pharmaceutical and healthcare services, focusing on areas such as rare diseases, oncology-hematology, specialty medications, and self-medication. By leveraging its expertise, Swixx Biopharma provides comprehensive health treatment solutions tailored to the needs of the CEE market.

AMICUS SA

Venture Round in 2017
Amicus SA is a pharmaceutical company based in Baar, Switzerland, established in 2013. It specializes in representing research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies in the Balkans and the Baltics, particularly in regions where the original companies do not maintain a direct presence. The company offers a range of services, including marketing and sales, regulatory affairs, reimbursement and market access, and logistics management. Amicus also collaborates with local partners for manufacturing and packaging, and provides risk management services encompassing pharmacovigilance, compliance, and quality assurance. Its team is composed of skilled managers and medical professionals committed to delivering modern medicines to these markets while upholding ethical standards in its operations.

ObsEva

Series B in 2015
ObsEva SA is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Geneva, Switzerland, dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics for women's reproductive health and pregnancy. Founded in 2012 by Ernest Loumaye and André Chollet, the company focuses on addressing serious conditions such as endometriosis, heavy menstrual bleeding, and preterm labor. Its key products include Linzagolix, an oral gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist aimed at treating pain from endometriosis and uterine fibroids, and OBE022, a selective prostaglandin F2α receptor antagonist designed for once-daily treatment of preterm labor. Additionally, ObsEva is advancing Nolasiban, an oral oxytocin receptor antagonist intended to enhance clinical pregnancy and live birth rates in women undergoing in vitro fertilization. The company operates primarily in Switzerland and is committed to improving outcomes for women facing reproductive health challenges.

Realeve

Series D in 2015
Autonomic Technologies, Inc. is a medical device company that focuses on the development and commercialization of therapies for the treatment of autonomic disorders, particularly severe headache. It develops ATI Neurostimulation System, a device that delivers low-level energy directly to the area of the SPG for the treatment of chronic cluster headache. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Mountain View, California with additional offices in Germany and Switzerland.

Advanced Accelerator Applications

Private Equity Round in 2014
Advanced Accelerator Applications (AAA), is a European Pharmaceutical Group founded in 2002 by Italian academics as a spin-off of the “European Organization for Nuclear Research” (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland), to develop innovative diagnostic and therapeutic products. AAA’s main focus is in the field of Molecular Imaging and targeted, individualized therapy for the management of patients with serious conditions (Personalized Medicine). AAA is a European leader in the production and commercialization of PET (Positron Emission Tomography) radiopharmaceuticals. PET is a state-of-the-art diagnostic technique that is today mainly used in clinical oncology, cardiology and neurology. AAA also produces a broad range of SPECT products. AAA currently has 17 production and R&D facilities able to manufacture both diagnostics and therapeutic MNM products, and has over 300 employees in 11 countries (France, Italy, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Israel, United States and Canada).

Delenex Therapeutics

Series A in 2013
Delenex Therapeutics AG is a Swiss biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutic antibody fragments to address serious medical conditions with significant unmet needs. The company specializes in creating antibody fragments intended for local or topical application, leveraging the advantages of antibody therapy while minimizing systemic exposure. Delenex's technology has been clinically validated, enabling the production of antibodies that demonstrate high affinity, solubility, and stability, coupled with a low risk of immunogenicity. This approach aims to enhance therapeutic efficacy while reducing potential side effects associated with traditional systemic antibody treatments.

Delenex Therapeutics

Series A in 2011
Delenex Therapeutics AG is a Swiss biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutic antibody fragments to address serious medical conditions with significant unmet needs. The company specializes in creating antibody fragments intended for local or topical application, leveraging the advantages of antibody therapy while minimizing systemic exposure. Delenex's technology has been clinically validated, enabling the production of antibodies that demonstrate high affinity, solubility, and stability, coupled with a low risk of immunogenicity. This approach aims to enhance therapeutic efficacy while reducing potential side effects associated with traditional systemic antibody treatments.

Delenex Therapeutics

Series A in 2010
Delenex Therapeutics AG is a Swiss biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutic antibody fragments to address serious medical conditions with significant unmet needs. The company specializes in creating antibody fragments intended for local or topical application, leveraging the advantages of antibody therapy while minimizing systemic exposure. Delenex's technology has been clinically validated, enabling the production of antibodies that demonstrate high affinity, solubility, and stability, coupled with a low risk of immunogenicity. This approach aims to enhance therapeutic efficacy while reducing potential side effects associated with traditional systemic antibody treatments.

Broncus Medical

Series G in 2008
Broncus Medical develops innovative diagnostic and therapeutic navigation technologies aimed at treating lung diseases. The company offers a range of products, including the Archimedes System, which features bronchoscopic trans-parenchymal needle access for virtual bronchoscopic planning and navigation, and the Lungpoint Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation system that enables real-time navigation within the lungs for biopsy procedures. Additionally, Broncus is advancing its Exhale product line, which includes the Airway Bypass procedure, a minimally-invasive treatment for homogeneous emphysema, a prevalent form of the disease. The company is currently conducting the pivotal EASE Trial to evaluate this treatment. Founded in 1997 and originally named Broncus Technologies, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional operations in Shanghai, China, and Mountain View, California. Broncus Medical focuses on addressing the unmet medical needs in interventional pulmonology, improving the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

ESBATech

Series B in 2008
ESBATech, founded in 1998 as a spin-off from the University of Zurich, specializes in the development of fully human antibody fragments for therapeutic purposes. The company utilizes its proprietary single-chain antibody frameworks to create product candidates targeting clinically relevant diseases. ESBATech aims to deliver high concentrations of these therapeutic antibody fragments to specific sites while minimizing systemic exposure, thereby reducing the risk of adverse drug reactions. In addition to its innovative antibody development, the company offers drug development services and manages various development programs, positioning itself as a leader in the field of targeted therapies.

Broncus Medical

Debt Financing in 2008
Broncus Medical develops innovative diagnostic and therapeutic navigation technologies aimed at treating lung diseases. The company offers a range of products, including the Archimedes System, which features bronchoscopic trans-parenchymal needle access for virtual bronchoscopic planning and navigation, and the Lungpoint Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation system that enables real-time navigation within the lungs for biopsy procedures. Additionally, Broncus is advancing its Exhale product line, which includes the Airway Bypass procedure, a minimally-invasive treatment for homogeneous emphysema, a prevalent form of the disease. The company is currently conducting the pivotal EASE Trial to evaluate this treatment. Founded in 1997 and originally named Broncus Technologies, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional operations in Shanghai, China, and Mountain View, California. Broncus Medical focuses on addressing the unmet medical needs in interventional pulmonology, improving the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Broncus Medical

Series F in 2006
Broncus Medical develops innovative diagnostic and therapeutic navigation technologies aimed at treating lung diseases. The company offers a range of products, including the Archimedes System, which features bronchoscopic trans-parenchymal needle access for virtual bronchoscopic planning and navigation, and the Lungpoint Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation system that enables real-time navigation within the lungs for biopsy procedures. Additionally, Broncus is advancing its Exhale product line, which includes the Airway Bypass procedure, a minimally-invasive treatment for homogeneous emphysema, a prevalent form of the disease. The company is currently conducting the pivotal EASE Trial to evaluate this treatment. Founded in 1997 and originally named Broncus Technologies, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional operations in Shanghai, China, and Mountain View, California. Broncus Medical focuses on addressing the unmet medical needs in interventional pulmonology, improving the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

ESBATech

Series B in 2006
ESBATech, founded in 1998 as a spin-off from the University of Zurich, specializes in the development of fully human antibody fragments for therapeutic purposes. The company utilizes its proprietary single-chain antibody frameworks to create product candidates targeting clinically relevant diseases. ESBATech aims to deliver high concentrations of these therapeutic antibody fragments to specific sites while minimizing systemic exposure, thereby reducing the risk of adverse drug reactions. In addition to its innovative antibody development, the company offers drug development services and manages various development programs, positioning itself as a leader in the field of targeted therapies.

Broncus Medical

Series E in 2004
Broncus Medical develops innovative diagnostic and therapeutic navigation technologies aimed at treating lung diseases. The company offers a range of products, including the Archimedes System, which features bronchoscopic trans-parenchymal needle access for virtual bronchoscopic planning and navigation, and the Lungpoint Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation system that enables real-time navigation within the lungs for biopsy procedures. Additionally, Broncus is advancing its Exhale product line, which includes the Airway Bypass procedure, a minimally-invasive treatment for homogeneous emphysema, a prevalent form of the disease. The company is currently conducting the pivotal EASE Trial to evaluate this treatment. Founded in 1997 and originally named Broncus Technologies, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional operations in Shanghai, China, and Mountain View, California. Broncus Medical focuses on addressing the unmet medical needs in interventional pulmonology, improving the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Thommen Medical

Series C in 2003
Thommen Medical is a medical device company that specializes in the development, production, and sale of dental implants branded as SPI (Swiss Precision Implant). The company focuses on creating innovative and precisely designed implant systems that enhance patient comfort during surgical procedures and ensure long-term stability of the implants. Thommen Medical also offers biomaterial solutions for bone and tissue regeneration, collaborating with leading scientific and dental clinicians to improve the effectiveness and usability of its products. Through its commitment to design excellence and innovation, Thommen Medical aims to achieve optimal success for its clients in the field of dental implants.
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