Novo Holdings

Novo Holdings, established in 1999 and based in Copenhagen, is the asset manager for the Novo Nordisk Foundation, overseeing its wealth and investments. The company primarily focuses on the life sciences sector, investing across various stages of company development, from early-stage ventures to established firms. Novo Holdings also manages a diversified portfolio of financial investments, including equity and fixed income securities. It is recognized as a leading life science investor globally and aims to generate long-term value to support the Foundation's grant obligations for medical and scientific research. Additionally, it plays a pivotal role in the Novo Group, maintaining a significant influence over its associated companies, including Novo Nordisk and Novozymes, while ensuring compliance with the group’s shared values and management principles. Through initiatives like Novo Seeds, the firm supports early-stage applied research in Scandinavia, further solidifying its commitment to advancing health and welfare through strategic investments.

Tiba Aynechi

Partner

Nis Bjørnholt Bak

Principal

Michael Bauer

Venture Partner

Raymond Camahort

Principal at Novo Ventures

Ross Castillo

Associate

Emmanuelle Coutanceau

Partner

Kartik Dharmadhikari

Partner, Bioindustrial Investments

Nik Economopoulos

Associate

Aleks Engel

Partner, Novo Holdings (Novo Seeds) and Director, REPAIR Impact Fund

Anna Fan

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

Thomas Grotkjær

Investor and Principal

Kenneth Harrison Ph.D

Senior Partner, Novo Ventures

Stephen van Helden

Principal, Bioindustrial Investments, Growth Investments

Johan Hueffer

Senior Partner, Principal Investments

Noel Jee

Partner

Morten Beck Jørgensen

Managing Partner

Amit Kakar

Managing Partner and Head of Novo Holdings Asia

Navjeewan Khosla

Partner, Novo Holdings Equity Asia

Max Klement

Principal, Venture Investments

Nilesh Kumar

Partner

Abhijeet Lele

Senior Partner and Head of US Principal Investments

Jeffrey Low, MD

Principal

Heather Ludvigsen

Venture Auditor

Joe Markson

Associate

Nafise Masoumi

Associate

Peter Moldt

Partner

Jack Nielsen

Partner

Jørgen Søberg Petersen

Senior Partner, Seed Investments

Marcus REMMERS

Partner, Bioindustrial Investments

Joao Ribas

Principal, Seed Investments

Natalie Sacks

Venture Partner, Venture Investments

Naveed Siddiqi

Senior Partner, Venture Investments

Eric Snyder

Partner

Jim Trenkle

Partner, Venture Investments

Matthias Vinther

Senior Associate

Past deals in TMT

NMD Pharma

Venture Round in 2022
NMD Pharma is a small molecule drug discovery company that develops novel treatments of neuromuscular disorders. Research by the founders working on the neuromuscular junction identified an approach that has not previously been exploited but shows great promise. Importantly, the approach improves neuromuscular transmission in a way that is potentially applicable to a range of clinical indications and orphan human diseases that have profound unmet medical need.

Morphic Therapeutic

Series B in 2018
Morphic Therapeutic is a biotechnology company focused on developing oral small-molecule integrin therapeutics for various medical conditions, including autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular issues, metabolic disorders, fibrosis, and cancer. Its lead candidates in clinical development include MORF-720, an avß6 specific integrin inhibitor targeting idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis, and MORF-057, an a4ß7 specific integrin inhibitor for inflammatory bowel disease. The company is also exploring additional integrin inhibitors for similar applications. Founded in 2015, Morphic Therapeutic has established collaborations with various organizations, including Engitix Ltd, Schrödinger, LLC, AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd, and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, to advance its research and development efforts. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and leverages scientific discoveries made by its founder Tim Springer to innovate in the field of integrin therapies.

NMD Pharma

Series A in 2018
NMD Pharma is a small molecule drug discovery company that develops novel treatments of neuromuscular disorders. Research by the founders working on the neuromuscular junction identified an approach that has not previously been exploited but shows great promise. Importantly, the approach improves neuromuscular transmission in a way that is potentially applicable to a range of clinical indications and orphan human diseases that have profound unmet medical need.

NMD Pharma

Venture Round in 2016
NMD Pharma is a small molecule drug discovery company that develops novel treatments of neuromuscular disorders. Research by the founders working on the neuromuscular junction identified an approach that has not previously been exploited but shows great promise. Importantly, the approach improves neuromuscular transmission in a way that is potentially applicable to a range of clinical indications and orphan human diseases that have profound unmet medical need.

NMD Pharma

Grant in 2016
NMD Pharma is a small molecule drug discovery company that develops novel treatments of neuromuscular disorders. Research by the founders working on the neuromuscular junction identified an approach that has not previously been exploited but shows great promise. Importantly, the approach improves neuromuscular transmission in a way that is potentially applicable to a range of clinical indications and orphan human diseases that have profound unmet medical need.

Tarsa Therapeutics

Series B in 2014
Tarsa Therapeutics, Inc. develops therapies for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis and related bone diseases in women. It develops TBRIA, an oral formulation of salmon calcitonin used in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. The company offers clinical programs, such as osteoporosis treatment and osteoporosis prevention programs. Tarsa Therapeutics, Inc. was formerly known as Boneco, Inc. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

PTC Therapeutics

Private Equity Round in 2013
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of orally administered small-molecule therapeutics for rare disorders and oncology. Notably, it offers Translarna and Emflaza for treating nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy in ambulatory patients. The company is advancing several clinical programs, including Translarna for nonsense mutation aniridia and Dravet syndrome/CDKL5, as well as RG7916 and RO7034067 for spinal muscular atrophy. Additionally, PTC Therapeutics is developing PTC596 and PTC299, a small molecule targeting cancer treatment, and a gene therapy candidate, PTC-AADC, for Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency. Collaborations with various organizations, including F. Hoffman-La Roche and the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation, enhance its research and commercialization efforts. Founded in 1998, PTC Therapeutics is headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey.

PTC Therapeutics

Private Equity Round in 2012
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of orally administered small-molecule therapeutics for rare disorders and oncology. Notably, it offers Translarna and Emflaza for treating nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy in ambulatory patients. The company is advancing several clinical programs, including Translarna for nonsense mutation aniridia and Dravet syndrome/CDKL5, as well as RG7916 and RO7034067 for spinal muscular atrophy. Additionally, PTC Therapeutics is developing PTC596 and PTC299, a small molecule targeting cancer treatment, and a gene therapy candidate, PTC-AADC, for Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency. Collaborations with various organizations, including F. Hoffman-La Roche and the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation, enhance its research and commercialization efforts. Founded in 1998, PTC Therapeutics is headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey.

Tarsa Therapeutics

Series B in 2012
Tarsa Therapeutics, Inc. develops therapies for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis and related bone diseases in women. It develops TBRIA, an oral formulation of salmon calcitonin used in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. The company offers clinical programs, such as osteoporosis treatment and osteoporosis prevention programs. Tarsa Therapeutics, Inc. was formerly known as Boneco, Inc. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Tarsa Therapeutics

Series A in 2010
Tarsa Therapeutics, Inc. develops therapies for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis and related bone diseases in women. It develops TBRIA, an oral formulation of salmon calcitonin used in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. The company offers clinical programs, such as osteoporosis treatment and osteoporosis prevention programs. Tarsa Therapeutics, Inc. was formerly known as Boneco, Inc. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

PTC Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2009
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of orally administered small-molecule therapeutics for rare disorders and oncology. Notably, it offers Translarna and Emflaza for treating nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy in ambulatory patients. The company is advancing several clinical programs, including Translarna for nonsense mutation aniridia and Dravet syndrome/CDKL5, as well as RG7916 and RO7034067 for spinal muscular atrophy. Additionally, PTC Therapeutics is developing PTC596 and PTC299, a small molecule targeting cancer treatment, and a gene therapy candidate, PTC-AADC, for Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency. Collaborations with various organizations, including F. Hoffman-La Roche and the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation, enhance its research and commercialization efforts. Founded in 1998, PTC Therapeutics is headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey.

7TM Pharma

Series D in 2007
7TM Pharma is a biotech company established in 2000 and located in Lyngby, Hovedstaden. The company specializes in discovering and developing therapeutic drugs aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in various conditions, particularly diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal, metabolic, asthma, and vascular diseases. Among its key offerings are TM38837, a small molecule CB1 receptor antagonist, and TM30339, a selective NPY Y4 agonist designed to treat gastrointestinal disorders and short bowel syndrome. Additionally, the company has developed a CRTH2 antagonist, an oral medication targeting inflammatory and respiratory diseases. Through its innovative approaches, 7TM Pharma strives to provide effective treatments for patients suffering from these conditions.

PTC Therapeutics

Private Equity Round in 2005
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of orally administered small-molecule therapeutics for rare disorders and oncology. Notably, it offers Translarna and Emflaza for treating nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy in ambulatory patients. The company is advancing several clinical programs, including Translarna for nonsense mutation aniridia and Dravet syndrome/CDKL5, as well as RG7916 and RO7034067 for spinal muscular atrophy. Additionally, PTC Therapeutics is developing PTC596 and PTC299, a small molecule targeting cancer treatment, and a gene therapy candidate, PTC-AADC, for Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency. Collaborations with various organizations, including F. Hoffman-La Roche and the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation, enhance its research and commercialization efforts. Founded in 1998, PTC Therapeutics is headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey.

PTC Therapeutics

Series E in 2004
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of orally administered small-molecule therapeutics for rare disorders and oncology. Notably, it offers Translarna and Emflaza for treating nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy in ambulatory patients. The company is advancing several clinical programs, including Translarna for nonsense mutation aniridia and Dravet syndrome/CDKL5, as well as RG7916 and RO7034067 for spinal muscular atrophy. Additionally, PTC Therapeutics is developing PTC596 and PTC299, a small molecule targeting cancer treatment, and a gene therapy candidate, PTC-AADC, for Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency. Collaborations with various organizations, including F. Hoffman-La Roche and the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation, enhance its research and commercialization efforts. Founded in 1998, PTC Therapeutics is headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey.

PTC Therapeutics

Series E in 2004
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of orally administered small-molecule therapeutics for rare disorders and oncology. Notably, it offers Translarna and Emflaza for treating nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy in ambulatory patients. The company is advancing several clinical programs, including Translarna for nonsense mutation aniridia and Dravet syndrome/CDKL5, as well as RG7916 and RO7034067 for spinal muscular atrophy. Additionally, PTC Therapeutics is developing PTC596 and PTC299, a small molecule targeting cancer treatment, and a gene therapy candidate, PTC-AADC, for Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency. Collaborations with various organizations, including F. Hoffman-La Roche and the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation, enhance its research and commercialization efforts. Founded in 1998, PTC Therapeutics is headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey.

PTC Therapeutics

Series D in 2001
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of orally administered small-molecule therapeutics for rare disorders and oncology. Notably, it offers Translarna and Emflaza for treating nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy in ambulatory patients. The company is advancing several clinical programs, including Translarna for nonsense mutation aniridia and Dravet syndrome/CDKL5, as well as RG7916 and RO7034067 for spinal muscular atrophy. Additionally, PTC Therapeutics is developing PTC596 and PTC299, a small molecule targeting cancer treatment, and a gene therapy candidate, PTC-AADC, for Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency. Collaborations with various organizations, including F. Hoffman-La Roche and the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation, enhance its research and commercialization efforts. Founded in 1998, PTC Therapeutics is headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey.
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