Waypoint Capital

Waypoint Capital is a principal investment firm based in Geneva, Switzerland, with additional offices in London, Jersey, Boston, and Luxembourg. It primarily focuses on investments in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. The firm serves as the business enterprise for the managers and advisers linked to the Bertarelli family, who have a rich history as entrepreneurs. Today, Waypoint Capital embodies this entrepreneurial spirit through a diversified portfolio of business interests.

James Lindley

Partner

9 past transactions

Volta Trucks

Series C in 2022
Volta Trucks is an automotive company based in London, England, specializing in the production of electric trucks designed for sustainable urban environments. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on developing purpose-built, full-electric large commercial vehicles aimed at facilitating inner-city freight and urban distribution. By utilizing battery power, Volta Trucks' vehicles produce zero harmful tailpipe emissions, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides, thereby significantly reducing noise and air pollution. This commitment to sustainability positions Volta Trucks as a forward-thinking leader in the transition to cleaner urban logistics, contributing to a healthier environment for future generations.

Allergy Partners

Acquisition in 2021
Allergy Partners is a specialized medical practice dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of asthma, allergic diseases, food allergies, drug allergies, and immune deficiencies. The physicians at Allergy Partners are trained to conduct thorough patient evaluations, which include obtaining detailed medical histories and performing physical examinations. This comprehensive approach enables them to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to the specific needs of each patient. By focusing on evidence-based and cost-effective care, Allergy Partners aims to provide effective solutions for individuals suffering from various allergic conditions and asthma, ultimately improving their quality of life.

Santhera Pharmaceuticals

Post in 2021
Santhera Pharmaceuticals is a Swiss specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative products aimed at treating mitochondrial and neuromuscular diseases. This field encompasses numerous orphan and niche indications with significant unmet medical needs and limited existing therapies. The company's operations primarily focus on neuro-ophthalmological, pulmonary, and neuromuscular conditions. Santhera generates a substantial portion of its revenue from the European Union, leveraging its expertise to address critical health challenges in these specialized areas.

Stallergenes Greer

Acquisition in 2019
Stallergenes Greer Ltd is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory allergies through the development and commercialization of allergy immunotherapy products and services. The company offers a diverse range of products, including sublingual therapies such as Staloral liquid drops and Oralair dissolving tablets, as well as subcutaneous allergen extracts like Phostal and Alustal. Stallergenes Greer also provides bulk extracts, sterile vials, and various components for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, alongside prescription services for veterinary dermatologists and reference laboratories. With over 1,400 employees and operations in 75 countries, the company aims to enable individuals with allergies to lead normal lives. Stallergenes Greer was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Fornova

Series B in 2017
Fornova is a technology company that specializes in providing market intelligence and distribution solutions for the hospitality industry. Founded in 2010, it aims to empower hotels to optimize revenue and distribution while reducing costs and enhancing forecasting capabilities. Fornova's platform utilizes patented VisualScan technology to monitor over 75,000 websites and conduct more than 1.25 billion price comparisons monthly. This enables hotels to manage online price integrity, visibility, and rankings effectively. The company has established corporate agreements with many of the world's largest hotel chains and global online travel agencies, while also catering to numerous independent hotels and smaller brands. With a team of over 150 members, Fornova operates from multiple offices worldwide, including locations in London, Amsterdam, New York, Israel, Belarus, Ukraine, and India.

DME Express

Venture Round in 2016
DME Express is a provider of durable medical equipment, established over ten years ago with a focus on serving hospices and nursing facilities. With a management team that boasts over 100 years of combined experience in the healthcare sector, the company understands the specific needs of these facilities. DME Express offers a wide range of medical equipment, including bed frames, bathroom safety products, mattresses, oxygen and respiratory devices, wheelchairs, and patient lifts. Committed to delivering high-quality equipment, the company also emphasizes exceptional customer service and proprietary technology, ensuring that it is always available to meet the needs of its patients. Over the years, DME Express has become a trusted provider in its service areas, recognized for its dedication to quality and affordability.

Zwift

Series A in 2016
Zwift, Inc. is a company founded in 2014, headquartered in Long Beach, California, that specializes in an interactive fitness platform aimed at enhancing indoor cycling and running experiences. The platform transforms solitary workouts into engaging social adventures by connecting users' physical trainers to a virtual environment, allowing cyclists and runners to immerse themselves in various landscapes while exercising. Users can interact with one another, train, and compete by wirelessly linking their bikes or treadmills to the Zwift app, which powers their in-game avatars. In addition to the software, Zwift also sells fitness gear, clothing, accessories, and gift cards online, further supporting its community of fitness enthusiasts.

Nexthink

Series B in 2016
Nexthink, established in 2004, specializes in digital experience management, focusing on the end-user perspective. Headquartered in Switzerland with global operations, the company offers a real-time analytics platform that transforms endpoint data into actionable insights. This enables organizations to enhance business productivity, manage incidents and changes effectively, and measure digital workplace experience using the Digital Experience Score system. Nexthink serves a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, empowering IT teams to create highly productive digital workplaces for employees.

SimpliVity

Series D in 2015
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.
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