Sofinnova Partners

Sofinnova Partners, established in 1972 and headquartered in Paris, is a leading venture capital firm focused on the life sciences sector. It manages over €2 billion, investing from seed to later-stage in biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and industrial biotechnology. The firm proactively sources deals, often leading financings and actively supporting portfolio companies until exit. Sofinnova Partners invests in start-ups, early-stage companies, corporate spin-offs, and occasionally turnaround situations, playing a significant role in developing transformative innovations that can positively impact the future.

Anna Belousova

Associate

Christophe Blanche

CFO

Josko Bobanovic

Partner, Industrial Biotechnology

Tom Burt

Partner, Crossover fund

Claire Catherinet Ph.D

Associate, Crossover Strategy

Mariam Cherifi

Associate

Cécile Dupont

Partner, MD Start Strategy

Marie Duranteau

Associate, Program Manager - Biovelocita Strategy

Lucia Faccio

Partner, Sofinnova Telethon Fund

Marion Gasperment

Associate, Program Manager, MD Start Strategy

Aseem Ghaghda

Associate

Anta Gkelou

Principal, Capital Strategy

Lukas Guenther

Venture Partner

Kinam Hong

Partner, Crossover fund

Manohar Iyer

Partner-Start Strategy

Ankeet Jethwa

Associate, Capital Strategy

Edward Kliphuis

Partner

Edward Kliphuis

Partner

Michael Krel

Partner

Denis Lucquin

Managing Partner

Mary McCarthy

Partner, Industrial Biotech Strategy

Cedric Moreau

Partner

Javier Nunez-Vicandi

Principal

Anne Osdoit

Partner, MDStart Strategy

Antoine Papiernik

Managing Partner

Cristina Pelizon

Associate

Paola Pozzi

Partner, Sofinnova Telethon Fund

Henrijette Richter

Managing Partner

Tiziana Rossetti Ph.D

Principal, Telethon Strategy

Daniel Sieiro

Associate

Jacques Theurillat

Partner, Crossover fund

Rafaele Tordjman

Managing Partner

Past deals in Biofuel

GFBiochemicals

Series A in 2022
GFBiochemicals is a pioneering company that specializes in the production of levulinic acid directly from biomass on a commercial scale. Founded in 2008 by a group of biobased chemical experts, the company aims to revolutionize the chemicals and biofuels market by replacing petroleum-based products with sustainable alternatives. Through partnerships with the University of Pisa and the Polytechnic University of Milan, GFBiochemicals has developed breakthrough production technologies showcased in their Caserta plant. This plant has been equipped with innovative conversion, recovery, and purification technology to support the company's mission of advancing sustainable and eco-friendly solutions in various market sectors.

Prometheus Materials

Series A in 2022
Prometheus Materials focuses on the development of bio-cement designed to achieve zero carbon emissions, contributing to global sustainability efforts. The company specializes in creating innovative construction materials that utilize algae, water, ambient carbon dioxide, sunlight, and sand. By producing bio-cement and bio-concrete that are carbon negative, Prometheus Materials enables clients to adopt more sustainable practices in construction, thereby helping to reduce overall carbon dioxide emissions associated with traditional concrete production.

Comet Biorefining

Series C in 2021
Comet Biorefining, Inc. is based in London, Canada, and specializes in the development of sustainable ingredients from agricultural waste materials. The company focuses on converting non-food sources such as wood, wheat straw, bagasse, and corn stover into high-purity cellulosic glucose syrup. This innovative technology provides a cost-competitive alternative to traditional food-based sugar sources like corn or sugar cane, ensuring price stability and lower costs. In addition to its glucose products, Comet Biorefining offers biomass conversion and pretreatment services, along with a range of consulting services that include process development, engineering, and project development. The company is currently focused on scaling up its commercial operations and establishing partnerships within the renewable biofuels and biochemicals industries.

Comet Biorefining

Venture Round in 2019
Comet Biorefining, Inc. is based in London, Canada, and specializes in the development of sustainable ingredients from agricultural waste materials. The company focuses on converting non-food sources such as wood, wheat straw, bagasse, and corn stover into high-purity cellulosic glucose syrup. This innovative technology provides a cost-competitive alternative to traditional food-based sugar sources like corn or sugar cane, ensuring price stability and lower costs. In addition to its glucose products, Comet Biorefining offers biomass conversion and pretreatment services, along with a range of consulting services that include process development, engineering, and project development. The company is currently focused on scaling up its commercial operations and establishing partnerships within the renewable biofuels and biochemicals industries.

Comet Biorefining

Venture Round in 2017
Comet Biorefining, Inc. is based in London, Canada, and specializes in the development of sustainable ingredients from agricultural waste materials. The company focuses on converting non-food sources such as wood, wheat straw, bagasse, and corn stover into high-purity cellulosic glucose syrup. This innovative technology provides a cost-competitive alternative to traditional food-based sugar sources like corn or sugar cane, ensuring price stability and lower costs. In addition to its glucose products, Comet Biorefining offers biomass conversion and pretreatment services, along with a range of consulting services that include process development, engineering, and project development. The company is currently focused on scaling up its commercial operations and establishing partnerships within the renewable biofuels and biochemicals industries.

Comet Biorefining

Venture Round in 2015
Comet Biorefining, Inc. is based in London, Canada, and specializes in the development of sustainable ingredients from agricultural waste materials. The company focuses on converting non-food sources such as wood, wheat straw, bagasse, and corn stover into high-purity cellulosic glucose syrup. This innovative technology provides a cost-competitive alternative to traditional food-based sugar sources like corn or sugar cane, ensuring price stability and lower costs. In addition to its glucose products, Comet Biorefining offers biomass conversion and pretreatment services, along with a range of consulting services that include process development, engineering, and project development. The company is currently focused on scaling up its commercial operations and establishing partnerships within the renewable biofuels and biochemicals industries.
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