Novo Holdings

Novo Holdings, established in 1999, is a Danish asset management firm based in Copenhagen. It serves as the investment arm of the Novo Nordisk Foundation, managing its assets and wealth. The company's primary focus is the life science sector, with a diversified portfolio comprising equities, bonds, real estate, infrastructure, and private investments. Novo Holdings maintains a significant influence on Novo Nordisk A/S and Novozymes A/S, ensuring these companies align with the Novo Group's visions and values. It also invests in early and growth-stage life science companies through its venture capital arm, Novo Ventures, which targets investments ranging from USD 5 million to USD 30 million.

Nis Bjørnholt Bak

Principal, Bioindustrial Investments

Jeroen Bakker Ph.D

Partner, Seed Investments

Michael Bauer

Venture Partner

Scott Beardsley

Managing Partner

Raymond Camahort

Principal

Ross Castillo

Associate

Steve Collins

National Account Executive

Emmanuelle Coutanceau Ph.D

Partner, Seed Investments

Kartik Dharmadhikari

Partner, Bioindustrial Investments

Thomas Dyrberg

Partner

Morten Dossing

Partner, Seed Investments

Anna Fan

Partner

Thomas Grotkjær Ph.D

Partner, Bioindustrial Investments

Kenneth Harrison

Partner

Stephen van Helden

Principal, Bioindustrial Investments, Growth Investments

Deepa Hingorani

Partner, Planetary Health Investments

Karen Hong

Partner

Johan Hueffer

Senior Partner, Principal Investments

Amit Kakar MD

Managing Partner and Head of Novo Holdings Asia

Navjeewan Khosla

Partner, Novo Holdings Equity Asia

Kasim Kutay

CEO

Abhijeet Lele

Senior Partner and Head of Principal Investments US

Jeffrey Low MD

Principal, Growth Investments

Heather Ludvigsen

Investor

Joe Markson

Associate

Nafise Masoumi

Associate

Peter Moldt

Partner

Daniel O'Connell Ph.D

Partner, Venture Investments

João Ribas Ph.D

Principal, Seed Investments

Naveed Siddiqi

Partner

Eric Snyder

Principal

Matthias Vinther

Senior Associate

Past deals in Ireland

Sylvan

Private Equity Round in 2025
Sylvan Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the production and distribution of mushroom spawns, including agaricus, pleurotus, and shiitake strains, as well as casing inoculum. Founded in 1946 and based in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, Sylvan has expanded its operations internationally, with production and sales facilities in multiple countries, including the Netherlands, France, Hungary, and South Africa. The company also offers disease control products and nutritional supplements for the mushroom industry. Additionally, Sylvan engages in solid-state fermentation technology, providing sustainable solutions for various sectors, including food, health, agriculture, and materials. With research and development facilities in the United States and France, Sylvan positions itself as an innovative partner for businesses seeking to enhance their growth through fungal biotechnology.

Fire1

Venture Round in 2025
Fire1 is a Dublin-based company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutic devices aimed at enhancing the quality of life for heart failure patients. The company has created a remote monitoring system that delivers real-time patient data and insights to healthcare providers. This technology facilitates the early detection of complications associated with heart failure, allowing for proactive interventions and ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes. Through its focus on remote monitoring, Fire1 seeks to transform the management of heart failure and support better health management for patients.

Fire1

Venture Round in 2023
Fire1 is a Dublin-based company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutic devices aimed at enhancing the quality of life for heart failure patients. The company has created a remote monitoring system that delivers real-time patient data and insights to healthcare providers. This technology facilitates the early detection of complications associated with heart failure, allowing for proactive interventions and ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes. Through its focus on remote monitoring, Fire1 seeks to transform the management of heart failure and support better health management for patients.

Alder Biopharmaceuticals

Series D in 2012
Alder BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Bothell, Washington, focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing therapeutic antibodies. The company aims to transform treatment paradigms for patients with migraine and other conditions, utilizing proprietary technologies to enhance the efficacy and durability of therapeutic responses. Its lead product candidate, eptinezumab, is a monoclonal antibody designed to prevent migraines, currently in late-stage clinical development. Additionally, Alder is developing ALD1910, a preclinical monoclonal antibody for migraine prevention, and Clazakizumab, which targets interleukin-6 and has completed two Phase 2b clinical trials. Alder also collaborates with CSL Limited to develop Clazakizumab for preventing solid organ transplant rejection. The company operates primarily in the United States, Australia, and Ireland, where it seeks to address unmet medical needs in various therapeutic areas, including cancer, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory disorders. Founded in 2002, Alder BioPharmaceuticals operates as a subsidiary of H. Lundbeck A/S.
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