Nestle Health Science

Nestlé Health Science is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nestlé, established on January 1, 2011, and headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland. The organization focuses on providing innovative health management solutions through nutrition therapy, specializing in medical nutrition, lifestyle nutrition, and pharmaceutical therapies. Its primary objective is to become the global leader in science-based personalized nutritional solutions that enhance healthcare for various medical conditions. Nestlé Health Science aims to transform the healthcare paradigm by delivering affordable, effective, safe, and sustainable nutritional solutions. The company plans to leverage Nestlé's existing HealthCare Nutrition business to build a leading health science nutrition organization, develop a comprehensive product portfolio, and achieve market leadership within a decade. Additionally, it benefits from access to external scientific and technological expertise through Nestlé's innovation network.

Paul Bulcke

CEO

Peter Letmathe

Chairman

Gabi Viljoen

Vice President of eCommerce

25 past transactions

Timeline

Series D in 2024
Amazentis SA is a life science company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, founded in 2007. The company specializes in the research and development of bioactive ingredients aimed at advanced therapeutic nutrition, particularly for the aging population. Amazentis focuses on creating products that enhance mitochondrial health, addressing age-related muscle decline by improving mitochondrial activity. Utilizing proprietary technology, the company mimics the effects of certain foods, like pomegranates, to repair damage in mitochondria and promote an active lifestyle. Through its innovative approach, Amazentis aims to meet specific health needs, particularly in hospital settings, by optimizing muscle function and overall well-being.

Ruipeng Pet Healthcare

Private Equity Round in 2022
Ruipeng Pet Hospital, located in Shenzhen, specializes in a comprehensive range of pet care services. The hospital provides medical and beauty care for pets, including healthcare, foster care, bathing, SPA treatments, grooming, food, and entertainment. By offering both digital and clinical services, Ruipeng aims to ensure that pet owners can access high-quality care for their animals efficiently. The organization also includes online shopping options to further support pet owners in meeting their pets' needs.

Puravida

Acquisition in 2022
Puravida is a manufacturer and supplier of nutrient-dense, clean-label products designed to promote an organic lifestyle. The company offers a diverse range of items, including vitamins, nutrients, proteins, functional plant-based foods, and body care products. Its product line includes chestnut cream, spices, healthy snacks, natural beauty items, oral care products, and various dietary supplements. By facilitating access to these health-oriented products, Puravida aims to encourage healthier dietary habits while contributing positively to sustainability and global food security.

Orgain

Acquisition in 2022
Orgain, Inc. is a producer of nutritional and organic food and supplements, established in 2008 and headquartered in Irvine, California. The company specializes in a range of products designed to promote health and wellness, including protein powders (such as vegan and grass-fed whey), nutritional powders, and various protein shakes for both adults and children. Additionally, Orgain offers protein bars, nutritional bars, and meal replacements tailored for weight management and daily nutrition needs. Committed to using high-quality ingredients, Orgain emphasizes clean nutrition without artificial additives or preservatives. Its products are available through both retail and online channels, catering to a diverse customer base seeking convenient and nutritious options.

NBTY

Acquisition in 2021
NBTY, Inc., is an American manufacturer of vitamins and nutritional supplements which are distributed under many third party brands in the United States and internationally.

ProciseDx

Convertible Note in 2021
ProciseDx specializes in providing point-of-care testing solutions that deliver precise and high-quality diagnostic results. This enables both physicians and patients to make more informed decisions during medical consultations. The company's technology allows patients to receive answers during their appointments rather than scheduling additional visits. ProciseDx focuses on developing and commercializing a range of diagnostic tests suitable for use in physician offices, retail clinics, and urgent care settings, ensuring real-time lab-quality results.

Aimmune Therapeutics

Acquisition in 2020
Aimmune Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing treatments for peanut and other food allergies. The company’s primary product candidate, PALFORZIA, utilizes a therapeutic approach known as Characterized Oral Desensitization Immunotherapy (CODIT) to desensitize patients to food allergens. Aimmune is also engaged in research and development of additional CODIT candidates, including AR201, which is in Phase II clinical trials for treating egg allergy in pediatric and young adult populations, as well as other candidates targeting allergies like cow's milk. The company collaborates strategically with Nestlé Health Science to advance food allergy therapeutics and has clinical agreements with Regeneron and Sanofi to study PALFORZIA in conjunction with dupilumab for peanut-allergic patients. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Brisbane, California, Aimmune Therapeutics was previously known as Allergen Research Corporation before rebranding in 2015 and is now a subsidiary of Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.

IM HealthScience

Acquisition in 2020
IM HealthScience is a company dedicated to enhancing overall health and wellness by developing products that address conditions with significant unmet medical needs. The company is known for innovating IBgard® and FDgard®, which are designed for the dietary management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Functional Dyspepsia (FD), respectively. In 2017, IM HealthScience expanded its product line by acquiring Fiber Choice®, a range of prebiotic fibers. Additionally, through its sister subsidiary Physician’s Seal®, the company provides REMfresh®, a continuous release and absorption melatonin supplement aimed at improving sleep quality.

Enterome

Series E in 2020
Enterome SA is a biopharmaceutical company based in Paris, France, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2008, Enterome specializes in the development of disease management solutions leveraging the gut microbiome. It focuses on creating biomarkers and therapeutics for microbiome-related diseases, including inflammatory bowel diseases and metabolic disorders. The company utilizes its proprietary OncoMimic technology to address cancer treatment by overcoming immune tolerance against tumors, enabling the development of off-the-shelf therapies that prompt a robust immune response. Enterome's innovative drug candidates, which include small proteins and peptides, aim to generate an endogenous CD8 T cell response and are currently advancing through Phase 2 clinical trials for challenging cancers such as glioblastoma and colorectal cancer. The company has formed a strategic collaboration with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company to enhance its research and development capabilities.

Vital Proteins

Acquisition in 2020
Vital Proteins, LLC is a manufacturer of nutrition products centered around collagen, designed to promote health, fitness, and natural beauty. Based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, the company offers a diverse range of items, including collagen powders, creamers, beauty waters, bone broths, and various supplements. Its products are crafted from sustainably-sourced, 100% natural whole food proteins, primarily derived from pasture-raised Brazilian bovine hides. Vital Proteins focuses on delivering nutrition that supports both individual health and eco-friendly practices. As of July 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of Nestlé Health Science S.A., providing its offerings through online sales channels to reach a wider audience.

Aimmune Therapeutics

Post in 2020
Aimmune Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing treatments for peanut and other food allergies. The company’s primary product candidate, PALFORZIA, utilizes a therapeutic approach known as Characterized Oral Desensitization Immunotherapy (CODIT) to desensitize patients to food allergens. Aimmune is also engaged in research and development of additional CODIT candidates, including AR201, which is in Phase II clinical trials for treating egg allergy in pediatric and young adult populations, as well as other candidates targeting allergies like cow's milk. The company collaborates strategically with Nestlé Health Science to advance food allergy therapeutics and has clinical agreements with Regeneron and Sanofi to study PALFORZIA in conjunction with dupilumab for peanut-allergic patients. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Brisbane, California, Aimmune Therapeutics was previously known as Allergen Research Corporation before rebranding in 2015 and is now a subsidiary of Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.

Persona

Acquisition in 2019
Persona (formerly Vitamin Packs), the next generation personalized nutrition program, helps consumers take the guesswork out of the dietary supplement aisle by using researched science to deliver personalized nutrition safely and conveniently. Persona uses thousands of personalized inputs to recommend supplements that meet individual needs and lifestyle habits. As a proud supporter of Vitamin Angels®, every Persona order provides two children who are malnourished a full year of vitamins. To learn more about Persona, please visit www.personanutrition.com.

Timeline

Venture Round in 2019
Amazentis SA is a life science company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, founded in 2007. The company specializes in the research and development of bioactive ingredients aimed at advanced therapeutic nutrition, particularly for the aging population. Amazentis focuses on creating products that enhance mitochondrial health, addressing age-related muscle decline by improving mitochondrial activity. Utilizing proprietary technology, the company mimics the effects of certain foods, like pomegranates, to repair damage in mitochondria and promote an active lifestyle. Through its innovative approach, Amazentis aims to meet specific health needs, particularly in hospital settings, by optimizing muscle function and overall well-being.

Aimmune Therapeutics

Post in 2018
Aimmune Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing treatments for peanut and other food allergies. The company’s primary product candidate, PALFORZIA, utilizes a therapeutic approach known as Characterized Oral Desensitization Immunotherapy (CODIT) to desensitize patients to food allergens. Aimmune is also engaged in research and development of additional CODIT candidates, including AR201, which is in Phase II clinical trials for treating egg allergy in pediatric and young adult populations, as well as other candidates targeting allergies like cow's milk. The company collaborates strategically with Nestlé Health Science to advance food allergy therapeutics and has clinical agreements with Regeneron and Sanofi to study PALFORZIA in conjunction with dupilumab for peanut-allergic patients. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Brisbane, California, Aimmune Therapeutics was previously known as Allergen Research Corporation before rebranding in 2015 and is now a subsidiary of Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.

Axcella

Series E in 2018
Axcella Health Inc., established in 2008 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company. It specializes in developing endogenous metabolic modulators (EMMs) to treat complex diseases. Axcella's proprietary platform combines systems biology and machine learning to identify and validate EMM compositions. The company has clinical-stage candidates targeting muscle, neurodegenerative, and liver conditions, including AXA1665 for hepatic encephalopathy and AXA1125 for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

Enterome

Debt Financing in 2018
Enterome SA is a biopharmaceutical company based in Paris, France, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2008, Enterome specializes in the development of disease management solutions leveraging the gut microbiome. It focuses on creating biomarkers and therapeutics for microbiome-related diseases, including inflammatory bowel diseases and metabolic disorders. The company utilizes its proprietary OncoMimic technology to address cancer treatment by overcoming immune tolerance against tumors, enabling the development of off-the-shelf therapies that prompt a robust immune response. Enterome's innovative drug candidates, which include small proteins and peptides, aim to generate an endogenous CD8 T cell response and are currently advancing through Phase 2 clinical trials for challenging cancers such as glioblastoma and colorectal cancer. The company has formed a strategic collaboration with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company to enhance its research and development capabilities.

Enterome

Series D in 2017
Enterome SA is a biopharmaceutical company based in Paris, France, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2008, Enterome specializes in the development of disease management solutions leveraging the gut microbiome. It focuses on creating biomarkers and therapeutics for microbiome-related diseases, including inflammatory bowel diseases and metabolic disorders. The company utilizes its proprietary OncoMimic technology to address cancer treatment by overcoming immune tolerance against tumors, enabling the development of off-the-shelf therapies that prompt a robust immune response. Enterome's innovative drug candidates, which include small proteins and peptides, aim to generate an endogenous CD8 T cell response and are currently advancing through Phase 2 clinical trials for challenging cancers such as glioblastoma and colorectal cancer. The company has formed a strategic collaboration with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company to enhance its research and development capabilities.

Aimmune Therapeutics

Post in 2016
Aimmune Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing treatments for peanut and other food allergies. The company’s primary product candidate, PALFORZIA, utilizes a therapeutic approach known as Characterized Oral Desensitization Immunotherapy (CODIT) to desensitize patients to food allergens. Aimmune is also engaged in research and development of additional CODIT candidates, including AR201, which is in Phase II clinical trials for treating egg allergy in pediatric and young adult populations, as well as other candidates targeting allergies like cow's milk. The company collaborates strategically with Nestlé Health Science to advance food allergy therapeutics and has clinical agreements with Regeneron and Sanofi to study PALFORZIA in conjunction with dupilumab for peanut-allergic patients. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Brisbane, California, Aimmune Therapeutics was previously known as Allergen Research Corporation before rebranding in 2015 and is now a subsidiary of Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.

Phagenesis

Acquisition in 2016
Phagenesis Limited is a medical device company based in Manchester, United Kingdom, founded in 2007. It focuses on developing innovative technology to treat dysphagia, a condition often associated with stroke and brain injuries that impairs safe swallowing. The company's flagship product, Phagenyx, consists of a base station that delivers targeted electrical stimulations to patients while recording and storing their information, and a catheter that is introduced through the nose to stimulate the pharynx. This approach leverages the brain’s neuroplasticity, enabling patients to relearn essential swallowing functions that may have been lost due to brain damage. Phagenesis aims to improve the recovery process for stroke patients in acute care settings by utilizing a method developed by Prof. Shaheen Hamdy of the University of Manchester, which has been validated through publication in reputable scientific and medical journals.

Enterome

Series C in 2016
Enterome SA is a biopharmaceutical company based in Paris, France, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2008, Enterome specializes in the development of disease management solutions leveraging the gut microbiome. It focuses on creating biomarkers and therapeutics for microbiome-related diseases, including inflammatory bowel diseases and metabolic disorders. The company utilizes its proprietary OncoMimic technology to address cancer treatment by overcoming immune tolerance against tumors, enabling the development of off-the-shelf therapies that prompt a robust immune response. Enterome's innovative drug candidates, which include small proteins and peptides, aim to generate an endogenous CD8 T cell response and are currently advancing through Phase 2 clinical trials for challenging cancers such as glioblastoma and colorectal cancer. The company has formed a strategic collaboration with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company to enhance its research and development capabilities.

Axcella

Series D in 2016
Axcella Health Inc., established in 2008 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company. It specializes in developing endogenous metabolic modulators (EMMs) to treat complex diseases. Axcella's proprietary platform combines systems biology and machine learning to identify and validate EMM compositions. The company has clinical-stage candidates targeting muscle, neurodegenerative, and liver conditions, including AXA1665 for hepatic encephalopathy and AXA1125 for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

Seres Therapeutics

Series D in 2015
Seres Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotherapeutic company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of microbiome therapeutics aimed at restoring health by correcting dysbiotic microbiomes. The company's lead product candidate, SER-109, is currently in Phase III clinical trials for the prevention of recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). In addition to SER-109, Seres is advancing several other therapeutic candidates: SER-287, which is in a Phase IIb study for ulcerative colitis; SER-401, a microbiome therapeutic in a Phase Ib study for use with checkpoint inhibitors in metastatic melanoma; SER-301 for inflammatory bowel disease; SER-262 for initial CDI recurrence; and SER-155 to address dysbiosis post-allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplants. Seres Therapeutics collaborates with notable institutions such as Nestec Ltd. and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and has partnered with AstraZeneca to enhance its research and development efforts. Founded in 2010, Seres Therapeutics was previously known as Seres Health, Inc. until its name change in May 2015.

Vital Foods

Venture Round in 2011
Vital Foods specializes in the development, production, and sale of kiwifruit-based food products designed to promote health and well-being. The company offers a range of items, including Kiwi Crush, a nutritious drink enriched with essential vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals, as well as Phloe Bowel Health, which consists of kiwifruit extract available in capsule and chewable tablet forms. These products leverage the natural benefits of kiwifruit, incorporating prebiotics, enzymes, and fiber to support long-term intestinal health. By providing these health-focused offerings at reasonable prices, Vital Foods aims to enhance digestive health for its customers.

Prometheus Biosciences

Acquisition in 2011
Prometheus Biosciences, established in 1995 and headquartered in San Diego, California, specializes in developing and commercializing innovative pharmaceutical and diagnostic products. The company's portfolio includes tests that enable physicians to provide personalized patient care, such as monitoring drug and anti-drug antibody levels, diagnosing and prognosticating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and detecting celiac disease and lactose intolerance. Prometheus also offers therapeutic products like Entocort EC for treating Crohn's disease and has agreements to develop and market other drugs. The company's commitment to innovation positions it as a leader in precision healthcare, particularly in gastroenterology.

Prometheus Biosciences

Acquisition in 2011
Prometheus Biosciences, established in 1995 and headquartered in San Diego, California, specializes in developing and commercializing innovative pharmaceutical and diagnostic products. The company's portfolio includes tests that enable physicians to provide personalized patient care, such as monitoring drug and anti-drug antibody levels, diagnosing and prognosticating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and detecting celiac disease and lactose intolerance. Prometheus also offers therapeutic products like Entocort EC for treating Crohn's disease and has agreements to develop and market other drugs. The company's commitment to innovation positions it as a leader in precision healthcare, particularly in gastroenterology.
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