Noema Pharma
Series B in 2024
Founded in 2019, Noema Pharma is a biotechnology company based in Basel, Switzerland. It specializes in developing innovative therapies for orphan neurological disorders characterized by imbalanced neuronal networks, aiming to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
Sequana Medical
Post in 2024
Sequana Medical is a Swiss medical device company based in Zurich that specializes in developing and commercializing implantable pump systems to manage fluid balance within the body. The company's flagship product, the Alfapump System, is designed to automatically and continually remove ascites, which is excess fluid that accumulates in the abdominal cavity due to advanced liver disease, certain cancers, or congestive heart failure. This system moves the excess fluid to the bladder for natural elimination through urination. Sequana Medical's technology also has potential applications in managing pleural effusions in lung disease patients and fluid overload in those with end-stage renal disease and congestive heart failure. The company was founded in 2006 and has additional offices in Munich, Germany.
Xeltis is a clinical-stage medical device company developing bio-absorbable heart valves and blood vessels. Its RestoreX technology enables the body's natural healing system to create functional tissue within its devices, forming new valves or vessels over time. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with R&D and manufacturing facilities in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Xeltis aims to transform cardiovascular care.
Xeltis is a clinical-stage medical device company developing bio-absorbable heart valves and blood vessels. Its RestoreX technology enables the body's natural healing system to create functional tissue within its devices, forming new valves or vessels over time. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with R&D and manufacturing facilities in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Xeltis aims to transform cardiovascular care.
SHL Medical
Secondary Market in 2022
Founded in 1989, SHL Medical specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing advanced drug delivery systems. These include auto injectors, pen injectors, and inhalers for global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
FoRx Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2020
FoRx Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing cancer therapies by targeting DNA replication stress. It seeks to drug key molecular targets involved in replication stress to create targeted anticancer drugs. Founded in 2019 and based in Basel, Switzerland, the company emphasizes a novel approach by targeting DNA replication stress pathways activated in cancer cells, with the goal of delivering first-in-class therapies that address the underlying mechanisms of tumor growth.
SHL Medical
Private Equity Round in 2020
Founded in 1989, SHL Medical specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing advanced drug delivery systems. These include auto injectors, pen injectors, and inhalers for global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Inspired
Private Equity Round in 2018
Inspired is a co-educational, non-denominational independent school group based in London, United Kingdom. It operates a network of schools across Europe, Australia, and Africa, including locations in Berkshire, Switzerland, Sydney, and multiple cities in South Africa, such as Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Somerset West. The schools cater to students aged 1 to 18, providing a nurturing and progressive academic environment aimed at fostering maximum potential in its students. Inspired focuses on creating a supportive educational atmosphere that encourages holistic development and personal growth.
Xeltis is a clinical-stage medical device company developing bio-absorbable heart valves and blood vessels. Its RestoreX technology enables the body's natural healing system to create functional tissue within its devices, forming new valves or vessels over time. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with R&D and manufacturing facilities in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Xeltis aims to transform cardiovascular care.
Open Systems
Acquisition in 2017
Founded in Switzerland in 1990, Open Systems specializes in managed security services for global enterprises. It offers a range of services including network security, application delivery, identity management, global connectivity, and integrated service management, serving sectors such as finance, healthcare, infrastructure, and retail.
CHEP is a leading global provider of supply chain solutions, specializing in enhancing efficiency and sustainability for its customers. The company offers a range of services, including asset management and repair for unit load devices (ULDs), galley carts, and ground support equipment through its CHEP Aerospace Solutions division, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. This division manages the world's largest independent fleet of ULDs and operates a comprehensive global network for the maintenance and repair of containers, pallets, and inflight food service equipment. By providing tailor-made outsourcing solutions, CHEP enables airlines to focus on their core operations of transporting passengers and cargo while achieving significant cost savings and operational benefits. The company serves over 80 airlines worldwide, leveraging its unique capabilities and insights to help clients improve their logistics and supply chain management.
Kuoni Destination Management
Acquisition in 2016
Kuoni Destination Management is a Switzerland-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive destination management services for the travel and hospitality industries. The company focuses on event solutions, offering a range of services that include event development, budgeting, creative direction, and logistical support for virtual, hybrid, and live events. Its expertise encompasses entertainment, audiovisual technology, transportation, and coordination of activities such as gala dinners and public events. Kuoni Destination Management aims to deliver innovative and memorable experiences while ensuring seamless execution and attention to detail in all aspects of event planning and management.
Xeltis is a clinical-stage medical device company developing bio-absorbable heart valves and blood vessels. Its RestoreX technology enables the body's natural healing system to create functional tissue within its devices, forming new valves or vessels over time. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with R&D and manufacturing facilities in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Xeltis aims to transform cardiovascular care.
Sequana Medical
Series C in 2015
Sequana Medical is a Swiss medical device company based in Zurich that specializes in developing and commercializing implantable pump systems to manage fluid balance within the body. The company's flagship product, the Alfapump System, is designed to automatically and continually remove ascites, which is excess fluid that accumulates in the abdominal cavity due to advanced liver disease, certain cancers, or congestive heart failure. This system moves the excess fluid to the bladder for natural elimination through urination. Sequana Medical's technology also has potential applications in managing pleural effusions in lung disease patients and fluid overload in those with end-stage renal disease and congestive heart failure. The company was founded in 2006 and has additional offices in Munich, Germany.
Kuros Biosciences
Post in 2015
Kuros Biosciences is a Swiss biopharmaceutical company founded in 2000 as a spin‑off of ETH Zürich. It develops tissue‑repair and bone‑regeneration products built on proprietary technology platforms derived from research at ETH Zürich, the University of Zürich and CalTech. The company acquired Xpand Biotechnology in 2017 to expand its MagnetOs family of bone graft substitutes, which are approved in the EU for orthopedic, spinal and dental applications and in the United States for posterolateral spinal fusion. A putty formulation is pending regulatory submission. Neuroseal, a novel dural‑sealing biomaterial, is under CE review. Kuros also pursues a pipeline of clinical‑stage products, including KUR‑111 and KUR‑113 for fracture repair and a fibrin‑PTH combination that promotes bone formation. The company collaborates with Checkmate Pharmaceuticals on the oncology candidate CYT003 and maintains a legacy portfolio of medical‑device and pharmaceutical assets.
Xeltis is a clinical-stage medical device company developing bio-absorbable heart valves and blood vessels. Its RestoreX technology enables the body's natural healing system to create functional tissue within its devices, forming new valves or vessels over time. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with R&D and manufacturing facilities in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Xeltis aims to transform cardiovascular care.
Evidensia Djursjukvård
Acquisition in 2014
Evidensia Djursjukvård AB is a veterinary clinic chain headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, operating over 180 clinics and hospitals across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, and Switzerland. The company provides a comprehensive range of animal care services, including veterinary care, food, medicine, and supplies for various pets, such as dogs, cats, small animals, exotic animals, and horses. Through its extensive network, Evidensia aims to deliver quality veterinary services to pet owners in multiple countries.
Sequana Medical
Series C in 2014
Sequana Medical is a Swiss medical device company based in Zurich that specializes in developing and commercializing implantable pump systems to manage fluid balance within the body. The company's flagship product, the Alfapump System, is designed to automatically and continually remove ascites, which is excess fluid that accumulates in the abdominal cavity due to advanced liver disease, certain cancers, or congestive heart failure. This system moves the excess fluid to the bladder for natural elimination through urination. Sequana Medical's technology also has potential applications in managing pleural effusions in lung disease patients and fluid overload in those with end-stage renal disease and congestive heart failure. The company was founded in 2006 and has additional offices in Munich, Germany.
Swiss Smile
Private Equity Round in 2013
Swiss Smile is a dental service provider based in Switzerland, established in 2003 by Haleh Bronner and Golnar Signer. The company specializes in a comprehensive range of dental treatments that include prevention, preservation, tooth extraction and replacement, teeth straightening, beautification, medical procedures, and hygiene treatments. In addition to these services, Swiss Smile also conducts dentistry classes in schools, promoting dental health education. With operations in several cities including Zurich, Baden, Bulach, St. Moritz, Suhr, and Winterthur, Swiss Smile aims to deliver high-quality dental care to a diverse clientele across the region.
ATOS MEDICAL
Acquisition in 2011
Atos Medical, founded in 1986, specializes in manufacturing therapeutic devices aimed at enhancing the quality of life for laryngectomized patients. The company produces a range of products, including voice prosthetics, pulmonary rehabilitation devices, adhesives, laryngectomy tubes, and hands-free speaking devices. With its headquarters in Sweden, Atos Medical operates a state-of-the-art clean room and laboratory to support research and development. The company has established a significant international presence, with subsidiaries in multiple countries, including the USA, UK, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, and Switzerland, along with exclusive distributors in around 60 countries.
PharmaZell
Debt Financing in 2007
PharmaZell develops and produces pharmaceutical active ingredients (API), offering custom synthesis and finished dosage form development projects. With a global presence and ethical principles, it serves the pharmaceutical industry worldwide, providing reliable solutions since 1947.
Okairos AG is a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with operations in Rome and Naples, Italy. The company specializes in the discovery and development of genetic T-cell vaccines, focusing on conditions such as hepatitis C virus. Okairos also excels in gene delivery technologies, providing expertise in scalable viral-vector manufacturing processes. This enables other biotech firms to transition genetic vaccines and medicinal products from preclinical stages to commercial readiness, utilizing advanced good manufacturing practice (GMP) facilities. Previously a subsidiary of Istituto Di Ricerche Di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti Spa, Okairos is dedicated to advancing innovative therapeutic solutions in the healthcare sector.
4-Antibody
Series A in 2007
4-Antibody AG is a biopharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland, specializing in the development of human antibody therapeutics with a focus on immuno-oncology. Founded in 2002, the company utilizes its proprietary Retrocyte Display technology, which generates therapeutic antibody drug candidates from human antibody libraries expressed in mammalian B-lineage lymphocytes. In addition to providing its drug discovery platform to pharmaceutical partners, 4-Antibody is actively developing a pipeline of preclinical antibody programs targeting various immune checkpoints, including GITR, OX40, CTLA-4, PD-1, TIM-3, and LAG-3.
DNage is a life sciences company founded in 2004 as a spin off from the Department of Genetics of the Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam. The Company was seed-funded through an equity investment of an international syndicate of venture capitalists including LSP (NL) and Inventages (CH).
4-Antibody
Seed Round in 2004
4-Antibody AG is a biopharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland, specializing in the development of human antibody therapeutics with a focus on immuno-oncology. Founded in 2002, the company utilizes its proprietary Retrocyte Display technology, which generates therapeutic antibody drug candidates from human antibody libraries expressed in mammalian B-lineage lymphocytes. In addition to providing its drug discovery platform to pharmaceutical partners, 4-Antibody is actively developing a pipeline of preclinical antibody programs targeting various immune checkpoints, including GITR, OX40, CTLA-4, PD-1, TIM-3, and LAG-3.