Seroba Life Sciences

Seroba Life Sciences is a venture capital firm based in Dublin, Ireland, specializing in investments in life sciences and medical technology. Founded in 2002, the firm focuses on seed, early, mid, and late-stage investments, primarily in therapeutics, healthcare technologies, medical devices, and diagnostics. Seroba typically targets Series A and B companies, investing between €3 million and €10 million, with a preference for those in early clinical development or even preclinical stages. The firm seeks opportunities globally, with a strong emphasis on Western Europe and North America. It provides support throughout the development process, aiding companies from inception through regulatory approvals to market launch. Known for its commitment and expertise, Seroba collaborates with innovative entrepreneurs to drive advancements in healthcare that positively impact lives.

Andrew Duignan

CFO

Maud Lazare

Partner, Investor Relation

Jennifer McMahon

Partner

Bruno Montanari

Partner

Alan O'Connell

Partner

Seamus O'Hara

Partner and Co-Founder

Daniel O'Mahony Ph.D

Partner

Peter Sandys

Chairman

Seamus O´Hara

Investor

Past deals in Ireland

Perfuze

Series A in 2022
Perfuze is a medical device company based in Galway, Ireland, founded in 2018 by Wayne Allen and Liam Mullins. Specializing in innovative catheter technology, Perfuze aims to treat acute ischemic stroke, a condition that can lead to severe health complications if not addressed promptly. The company’s technology is designed to improve clinical outcomes while reducing procedural times, making the treatment safer and more cost-effective for patients. With over 30 years of combined experience in the medtech industry, the founders are focused on developing solutions that minimize the need for alternative treatment options during procedures. Perfuze is currently located in the Business Innovation Centre at the National University of Ireland, Galway, and is in the process of relocating to the IDA Business Park in Dangan, Galway.

Innovo

Venture Round in 2021
Atlantic Therapeutics is a medical technology company that develops pelvic floor muscle strengthening and nerve stimulation products. The company's devices focus on the treatment of all types of incontinence, sexual health dysfunctions, and other associated disorders by strengthening muscles and modulating nerves of the pelvic floor, enabling bladder patients to treat their conditions associated with pelvic floor weakness. Its products are backed by strong clinical evidence and subjected to controlled trials. It was established in Galway, Galway in 2013.

Shorla Pharma

Series A in 2020
Shorla Pharma Limited is an Irish specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and manufacturing oncology drugs specifically for orphan and pediatric cancers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Clonmel, Ireland, with an additional office in New York, the company aims to provide accessible and affordable life-saving treatments. Its product portfolio includes SH-111, a sterile injectable solution for treating T-cell leukemia in both pediatric and adult patients, and SH-105, another oncology drug targeting rare forms of ovarian and pediatric cancer. Shorla Pharma is dedicated to addressing significant unmet needs in the oncology space, facilitating healthcare institutions in administering effective treatments for challenging cancer cases.

Innovo

Series B in 2019
Atlantic Therapeutics is a medical technology company that develops pelvic floor muscle strengthening and nerve stimulation products. The company's devices focus on the treatment of all types of incontinence, sexual health dysfunctions, and other associated disorders by strengthening muscles and modulating nerves of the pelvic floor, enabling bladder patients to treat their conditions associated with pelvic floor weakness. Its products are backed by strong clinical evidence and subjected to controlled trials. It was established in Galway, Galway in 2013.

Innovo

Series A in 2017
Atlantic Therapeutics is a medical technology company that develops pelvic floor muscle strengthening and nerve stimulation products. The company's devices focus on the treatment of all types of incontinence, sexual health dysfunctions, and other associated disorders by strengthening muscles and modulating nerves of the pelvic floor, enabling bladder patients to treat their conditions associated with pelvic floor weakness. Its products are backed by strong clinical evidence and subjected to controlled trials. It was established in Galway, Galway in 2013.

Apica Cardiovascular

Venture Round in 2014
Apica Cardiovascular is a pre-revenue medical device company focused on a novel technology for accessing and closing the heart's apex and the peripheral vascular system. This technology facilitates the delivery of large therapeutic devices, such as transcatheter heart valves and devices used in aortic aneurysm repair and left ventricular assist device implantation, through minimally invasive surgical or percutaneous approaches. By standardizing access and closure techniques, the technology aims to minimize blood loss during procedures on a beating heart. Having successfully demonstrated its initial concept in animal and cadaver models, Apica Cardiovascular is now preparing to advance to initial clinical trials.

Biosensia

Venture Round in 2011
Biosensia is a Point-of-Care in-vitro diagnostics company that has a novel point-of-care platform, RapiPlex, available for licensing. RapiPlex combines highly innovative technologies to produce a practical, rapid, multiplexing POC in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) platform, enabling access to a broad range of diagnostic applications. Its component chip and cartridge system are compatible with a variety of common biological sample types, including whole blood, serum, saliva, urine and nasal/genital swabs.

Novate Medical

Series B in 2011
Novate Medical Technologies is a medical device development company based in New Orleans that focuses on creating affordable and sustainable medical products to meet critical global health needs. The company's flagship product, InfaClip, is a patented disposable obstetric device designed to simultaneously cut, clamp, and shield the infant, mother, and birthing attendant from infection. This innovation aims to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rates, particularly in developing countries, by providing healthcare professionals with a tool that captures clots and prevents them from reaching the lungs. Through its efforts, Novate Medical addresses significant healthcare challenges while promoting safety and efficiency in obstetric care.

Opsona

Series B in 2009
Opsona Therapeutics is a drug development firm based in Dublin, Ireland, specializing in innovative approaches to immunology. Founded in 2004, the company focuses on developing novel therapeutic strategies that target the innate immune system, which plays a crucial role in various major human diseases. These include autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, cancer, transplant rejection, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and atherosclerosis. By modulating the human innate immune response, Opsona aims to create new drug candidates that can significantly improve treatment outcomes for patients facing these challenging health issues.

Opsona

Series B in 2009
Opsona Therapeutics is a drug development firm based in Dublin, Ireland, specializing in innovative approaches to immunology. Founded in 2004, the company focuses on developing novel therapeutic strategies that target the innate immune system, which plays a crucial role in various major human diseases. These include autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, cancer, transplant rejection, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and atherosclerosis. By modulating the human innate immune response, Opsona aims to create new drug candidates that can significantly improve treatment outcomes for patients facing these challenging health issues.

Biosensia

Venture Round in 2008
Biosensia is a Point-of-Care in-vitro diagnostics company that has a novel point-of-care platform, RapiPlex, available for licensing. RapiPlex combines highly innovative technologies to produce a practical, rapid, multiplexing POC in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) platform, enabling access to a broad range of diagnostic applications. Its component chip and cartridge system are compatible with a variety of common biological sample types, including whole blood, serum, saliva, urine and nasal/genital swabs.

Opsona

Series A in 2005
Opsona Therapeutics is a drug development firm based in Dublin, Ireland, specializing in innovative approaches to immunology. Founded in 2004, the company focuses on developing novel therapeutic strategies that target the innate immune system, which plays a crucial role in various major human diseases. These include autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, cancer, transplant rejection, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and atherosclerosis. By modulating the human innate immune response, Opsona aims to create new drug candidates that can significantly improve treatment outcomes for patients facing these challenging health issues.
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