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

Scott Beardsley

Managing Partner

Raymond Camahort

Partner, Novo Ventures (US) Inc

Lily Chang

Vice President, Growth Investments

Emmanuelle Coutanceau Ph.D

Partner, Seed Investments

Kartik Dharmadhikari

Partner, Bioindustrial Investments

Thomas Dyrberg

Partner

Morten Graugaard Døssing

Partner, Seed Investments

Anna Fan Ph.D

Senior Partner, Life Sciences Operating Committee, Venture Investments, Venture Investments (US) Inc

Thomas Grotkjær Ph.D

Partner, Bioindustrial Investments

Kenneth Harrison Ph.D

Senior Partner

Kuang He Ph.D

Vice President, Seed Investments

Stephen van Helden

Principal, Bioindustrial Investments, Growth Investments

Deepa Hingorani

Partner, Planetary Health Investments

Karen Hong

Partner, Novo Ventures (US) Inc

Johan Hueffer

Senior Partner, Principal Investments

Amit Kakar

Managing Partner and Head of Novo Holdings Asia

Navjeewan Khosla

Partner, Novo Holdings Equity Asia

Max Klement

Principal, Venture Investments

Kasim Kutay

CEO

Abhijeet Lele

Senior Partner and Head of Principal Investments US

Jeffrey Low MD

Principal, Growth Investments

Heather Ludvigsen

Senior Manager, Venture Investments

Joseph Markson Ph.D

Principal, Venture Investments

Peter Moldt

Partner

Daniel O'Connell Ph.D

Partner, Venture Investments

Daniel Rasmussen

Principal, Seed Investments

João Ribas Ph.D

Principal, Seed Investments

Naveed Siddiqi

Senior Partner, Venture Investments

Eric Snyder

Partner, Venture Investments

Jim Trenkle

Partner, Venture Investments

Past deals in Switzerland

Alentis Therapeutics

Series D in 2024
Alentis Therapeutics AG is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland, specializing in the development of innovative therapies for advanced liver diseases and cancers associated with Claudin-1 (CLDN1) expression. Founded in 2019, Alentis focuses on addressing conditions such as liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer through the use of anti-CLDN1 antibody-drug conjugates and other targeted treatments. The company's unique approach combines clinically relevant read-outs with advanced techniques like single-cell RNA sequencing of patient liver tissues, aiming to reverse disease progression and improve patient outcomes. Alentis Therapeutics is recognized for its pioneering role in exploring anti-CLDN1 therapeutics, contributing to advancements in the treatment of fibrotic diseases and CLDN1-positive tumors.

Alentis Therapeutics

Series C in 2023
Alentis Therapeutics AG is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland, specializing in the development of innovative therapies for advanced liver diseases and cancers associated with Claudin-1 (CLDN1) expression. Founded in 2019, Alentis focuses on addressing conditions such as liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer through the use of anti-CLDN1 antibody-drug conjugates and other targeted treatments. The company's unique approach combines clinically relevant read-outs with advanced techniques like single-cell RNA sequencing of patient liver tissues, aiming to reverse disease progression and improve patient outcomes. Alentis Therapeutics is recognized for its pioneering role in exploring anti-CLDN1 therapeutics, contributing to advancements in the treatment of fibrotic diseases and CLDN1-positive tumors.

VectivBio

Venture Round in 2020
VectivBio AG is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Basel, Switzerland, founded in 2019 as a spinout from Therachon. The company specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative treatments for severe rare diseases, particularly those with significant unmet medical needs. Its lead product candidate, Apraglutide, is a synthetic GLP-2 analog designed to enhance the intestine’s ability to absorb fluids and nutrients, thereby reducing the reliance on parenteral support in patients with short bowel syndrome. VectivBio is dedicated to developing best-in-disease therapies that aim to meaningfully improve the lives of patients and their families, providing more than just incremental advancements over existing standard-of-care options.

VectivBio

Series A in 2020
VectivBio AG is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Basel, Switzerland, founded in 2019 as a spinout from Therachon. The company specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative treatments for severe rare diseases, particularly those with significant unmet medical needs. Its lead product candidate, Apraglutide, is a synthetic GLP-2 analog designed to enhance the intestine’s ability to absorb fluids and nutrients, thereby reducing the reliance on parenteral support in patients with short bowel syndrome. VectivBio is dedicated to developing best-in-disease therapies that aim to meaningfully improve the lives of patients and their families, providing more than just incremental advancements over existing standard-of-care options.

Therachon

Series B in 2018
Therachon is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of treatments for rare genetic diseases that lack available therapies. Primarily based in Basel, Switzerland, with research labs in Nice, France, the company is advancing its lead candidate, TA-46, a novel protein therapy aimed at treating achondroplasia, the most prevalent form of short-limbed dwarfism. In addition to its focus on achondroplasia, Therachon is also committed to developing therapeutics targeting rare gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal disorders, with the goal of enabling medical professionals to effectively manage conditions such as short bowel syndrome.

NBE-Therapeutics

Series B in 2018
NBE-Therapeutics GmbH is a privately owned biotechnology company based in Basel, Switzerland, founded in 2012. The company specializes in the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) aimed at treating cancer. NBE-Therapeutics focuses on creating innovative cancer therapies that enhance survival rates and improve the quality of life for patients worldwide. Its proprietary ADC platform is designed to produce potent and safe immune-stimulatory therapies that utilize an anthracycline payload. This approach not only targets tumor cells directly but also promotes a lasting immunological anti-tumor effect, positioning the company as a significant player in the oncology therapeutics field.

Inthera Bioscience

Series A in 2018
Inthera Bioscience AG is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Schlieren, Switzerland, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing targeted small molecule therapies aimed at treating solid tumors. Inthera Bioscience leverages its proprietary technology platform to create inhibitors that block aberrant protein-protein interactions, which play a critical role in cancer cell signaling. By focusing on these intracellular interactions, the company seeks to improve treatment outcomes for patients with cancer through the development of novel oral agents.

Inthera Bioscience

Series A in 2017
Inthera Bioscience AG is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Schlieren, Switzerland, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing targeted small molecule therapies aimed at treating solid tumors. Inthera Bioscience leverages its proprietary technology platform to create inhibitors that block aberrant protein-protein interactions, which play a critical role in cancer cell signaling. By focusing on these intracellular interactions, the company seeks to improve treatment outcomes for patients with cancer through the development of novel oral agents.

Inthera Bioscience

Seed Round in 2015
Inthera Bioscience AG is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Schlieren, Switzerland, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing targeted small molecule therapies aimed at treating solid tumors. Inthera Bioscience leverages its proprietary technology platform to create inhibitors that block aberrant protein-protein interactions, which play a critical role in cancer cell signaling. By focusing on these intracellular interactions, the company seeks to improve treatment outcomes for patients with cancer through the development of novel oral agents.

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 affecting women. Its key products in development include Linzagolix, an oral gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist aimed at treating pain from endometriosis and heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids. ObsEva is also working on OBE022, a once-daily oral prostaglandin F2α receptor antagonist designed for managing preterm labor between 24 and 34 weeks of gestation, and 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 within the Swiss market while targeting global solutions for women's reproductive health needs.

Kanyos Bio

Venture Round in 2015
Kanyos Bio is focused on creating antigen-specific immune tolerance therapies aimed at treating type 1 diabetes and celiac disease. The company was established to develop disease-modifying treatments that specifically target immune cells responsible for damaging the intestine, while preserving the function of other immune cells. This targeted approach allows for more precise treatment options, potentially leading to improved outcomes for patients. Kanyos Bio's technology has its roots at the École Polytechnique Fédérale Lausanne in Switzerland, and it collaborates with its sister company, Anokion, along with Astellas Pharma to advance its innovations in immunotherapy. Through this collaboration, Kanyos Bio seeks to leverage expertise in immunotechnology and clinical translation to bring effective therapies to market for individuals suffering from these autoimmune conditions.

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.

ObsEva

Series A in 2013
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 affecting women. Its key products in development include Linzagolix, an oral gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist aimed at treating pain from endometriosis and heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids. ObsEva is also working on OBE022, a once-daily oral prostaglandin F2α receptor antagonist designed for managing preterm labor between 24 and 34 weeks of gestation, and 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 within the Swiss market while targeting global solutions for women's reproductive health needs.

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.
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