Helix Ventures

Helix Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2008. With a focus on the healthcare sector, Helix Ventures specializes in investing in innovative therapeutic products that address significant patient needs while also generating value for investors. The firm's partners possess a diverse blend of entrepreneurial, scientific, and investment expertise, enabling them to effectively support management teams in developing fundamentally strong companies. Known for its collaborative approach, Helix Ventures aims to be a value-added partner, leveraging their experience to foster growth and success within the healthcare landscape.

Graham Crooke

General Partner

8 past transactions

Coherus Biosciences

Series C in 2014
Coherus Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of biologic therapeutics, with a strong emphasis on oncology and inflammatory diseases. The company is actively engaged in research and development, focusing on process science, analytical characterization, and protein production. Coherus's portfolio includes FDA-approved products such as UDENYCA, a biosimilar of Neulasta, and it plans to launch YUSIMRY, a biosimilar of Humira, in the United States. Additionally, the company is advancing a pipeline of biosimilar candidates across areas such as immunology and ophthalmology, as well as anti-tumor necrosis factor treatments. With a commitment to building an immuno-oncology franchise, Coherus aims to leverage its diversified portfolio to generate revenue and enhance patient access to biologic therapies.

Invuity

Series E in 2014
Invuity, Inc. is a medical technology company based in San Francisco, California, focused on developing and marketing advanced surgical devices in the United States and Asia. Utilizing its intelligent photonics technology platform, Invuity creates both single-use and reusable illuminated surgical devices that enhance visualization during surgical procedures. The company's product lineup includes various illuminated retractors and handheld illuminators designed for a range of specialties, such as breast, orthopedic, gynecological, and spinal surgeries. Notable offerings include the Eikon LT illuminated retractor system, Eiberg illuminated retractors, and the PhotonBlade and PhotonSaber series, which provide targeted illumination to improve surgical outcomes. Invuity sells its devices through direct sales representatives, independent agents, and directly to hospitals and surgeons, as well as to third-party medical device manufacturers. Previously known as Spotlight Surgical, Inc., Invuity was founded in 2004 and operates as a subsidiary of Stryker Corporation.

Coherus Biosciences

Debt Financing in 2013
Coherus Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of biologic therapeutics, with a strong emphasis on oncology and inflammatory diseases. The company is actively engaged in research and development, focusing on process science, analytical characterization, and protein production. Coherus's portfolio includes FDA-approved products such as UDENYCA, a biosimilar of Neulasta, and it plans to launch YUSIMRY, a biosimilar of Humira, in the United States. Additionally, the company is advancing a pipeline of biosimilar candidates across areas such as immunology and ophthalmology, as well as anti-tumor necrosis factor treatments. With a commitment to building an immuno-oncology franchise, Coherus aims to leverage its diversified portfolio to generate revenue and enhance patient access to biologic therapies.

iScience Interventional

Venture Round in 2012
iScience Interventional specializes in the discovery and development of microcatheter and imaging technologies aimed at enhancing ophthalmic care. The company focuses on a novel approach termed Interventional Ophthalmology, which involves microcatheter-based therapies that allow ophthalmologists to access various anatomical structures within the eye. These technologies facilitate the aspiration of ocular fluids and the delivery of sterile ophthalmic solutions, enabling targeted treatment for a range of ocular diseases. Additionally, iScience Interventional provides medical devices specifically designed for canaloplasty procedures, further contributing to advancements in the management of eye conditions.

Invuity

Venture Round in 2012
Invuity, Inc. is a medical technology company based in San Francisco, California, focused on developing and marketing advanced surgical devices in the United States and Asia. Utilizing its intelligent photonics technology platform, Invuity creates both single-use and reusable illuminated surgical devices that enhance visualization during surgical procedures. The company's product lineup includes various illuminated retractors and handheld illuminators designed for a range of specialties, such as breast, orthopedic, gynecological, and spinal surgeries. Notable offerings include the Eikon LT illuminated retractor system, Eiberg illuminated retractors, and the PhotonBlade and PhotonSaber series, which provide targeted illumination to improve surgical outcomes. Invuity sells its devices through direct sales representatives, independent agents, and directly to hospitals and surgeons, as well as to third-party medical device manufacturers. Previously known as Spotlight Surgical, Inc., Invuity was founded in 2004 and operates as a subsidiary of Stryker Corporation.

Coherus Biosciences

Series B in 2012
Coherus Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of biologic therapeutics, with a strong emphasis on oncology and inflammatory diseases. The company is actively engaged in research and development, focusing on process science, analytical characterization, and protein production. Coherus's portfolio includes FDA-approved products such as UDENYCA, a biosimilar of Neulasta, and it plans to launch YUSIMRY, a biosimilar of Humira, in the United States. Additionally, the company is advancing a pipeline of biosimilar candidates across areas such as immunology and ophthalmology, as well as anti-tumor necrosis factor treatments. With a commitment to building an immuno-oncology franchise, Coherus aims to leverage its diversified portfolio to generate revenue and enhance patient access to biologic therapies.

Coherus Biosciences

Series A in 2011
Coherus Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of biologic therapeutics, with a strong emphasis on oncology and inflammatory diseases. The company is actively engaged in research and development, focusing on process science, analytical characterization, and protein production. Coherus's portfolio includes FDA-approved products such as UDENYCA, a biosimilar of Neulasta, and it plans to launch YUSIMRY, a biosimilar of Humira, in the United States. Additionally, the company is advancing a pipeline of biosimilar candidates across areas such as immunology and ophthalmology, as well as anti-tumor necrosis factor treatments. With a commitment to building an immuno-oncology franchise, Coherus aims to leverage its diversified portfolio to generate revenue and enhance patient access to biologic therapies.

Invuity

Series C in 2010
Invuity, Inc. is a medical technology company based in San Francisco, California, focused on developing and marketing advanced surgical devices in the United States and Asia. Utilizing its intelligent photonics technology platform, Invuity creates both single-use and reusable illuminated surgical devices that enhance visualization during surgical procedures. The company's product lineup includes various illuminated retractors and handheld illuminators designed for a range of specialties, such as breast, orthopedic, gynecological, and spinal surgeries. Notable offerings include the Eikon LT illuminated retractor system, Eiberg illuminated retractors, and the PhotonBlade and PhotonSaber series, which provide targeted illumination to improve surgical outcomes. Invuity sells its devices through direct sales representatives, independent agents, and directly to hospitals and surgeons, as well as to third-party medical device manufacturers. Previously known as Spotlight Surgical, Inc., Invuity was founded in 2004 and operates as a subsidiary of Stryker Corporation.
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