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Once again, we've seen how crucial #networks are for the growth of #earlystage ventures.   We're still thrilled about the success of yesterday's Investors & Portfolio Day, which reflected the past months of our journey very well:    🔖 Our science spinoffs are experiencing outstanding growth trajectories – securing funding even in tough times, among them: Solgate, Prewave, Ribbon Biolabs, G.ST Antivirals, VALANX Biotech, Sarcura , subdron, ReCatalyst, infrared.city, Syntropic, VitreaLab 🔖 We are bringing in top US venture funds in creative ways to foster the growth of our teams and companies on the ground - and tap into US funding and experience at the same time. 🔖Excellent discussion with Christoph Lengauer, Regina Hodits, Darryl B. McConnell and Ingrid Kelly Spillmann on how to get drug discovery firms started. 🔖 The xista ecosystem remains a fertile ground for biotech and deep tech spinoffs, garnering attention from top US-investors.   🔖 The xista team has expanded by 4 members, that’s amazing!   And finally, we’d like to share a #riddle for all VCs among you: ❔Which industry was one of the first to grapple with complex issues related to high-risk capital? Those who attended yesterday's Investors Day got a brief glimpse into the history of venture capital…   #Spinoff #Biotech #DeepTech #Innovation #Investment #Growth #Networking #VentureCapital

🚀 According to the annual FemTech Landscape Report 2023 from FemHealth Insights, Israel ranks 5th globally and leads in the number of registered femtech startups, alongside the US, UK, France, and Canada. 📈 Investments in the femtech sector are rapidly growing in the country, with new accelerator programs emerging. For instance, Israel's femtech market has recently received additional support from the Kidron Capital venture fund. The fund, led by female partners, invests in early-stage femtech companies. Another notable entity is Impact51, a startup studio specializing in developing projects in the women's healthcare sector. Why is the Israeli femtech market developing so actively? What are its unique characteristics, and which companies and products are worth following? Read in the cards. ⬇ The following companies are mentioned in the post: Annabella OB-Tools Expecting OCON Therapeutics AIVF ThermoMind Identifai Genetics MyLivia illumigyn #femtech #femtechIsrael #Israelifemtech #Israelifemtechmarket

#fundingalert 💼Company: Vivalyx  💰Funding: €5.4Million ⚡Round: Seed 👥Investors: Consortium, Brightlands Venture Partners, TVF | TechVision Fonds, Arve Capital, Thomas Ebeling, Andrej Henkler, Springboard Health Angels. Vivalyx GmbH, a biotech company was founded in 2022 in Aachen by Andreas Schumacher, Benedict Doorschodt, René H. Tolba, Christian Bleilevens, Malte Brettel, and Marius Rosenberg. The funding enables it to finance the clinical study required for regulatory approval. This crucial step paves the way for the launch of the innovative organ preservation solution, which has the potential to extend the lifespan of donor organs and enhance their vitality. Luc Starmans, Bernhard Kugel, Andrej Henkler Read more - https://lnkd.in/ggpZz5wE To share your startup story write us on - [email protected] #Vivalyx #biotech #finance #vitality #funding #fundingnews #startupnews #startuprise

In the fast-paced world of biotechnology, startups are constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. But bringing groundbreaking ideas to fruition requires more than just brilliant minds – it takes the financial backing and strategic guidance of experienced venture capital firms. Our team has conducted research to identify the top VCs that are making significant investments in the biotech space. From early-stage funding to long-term partnerships, these firms are providing the resources and expertise needed to help startups thrive. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gpEGH7Pn New Enterprise Associates (NEA) Third Rock Ventures OrbiMed Versant Ventures New Leaf Venture Partners Flagship Ventures Kleiner Perkins Canaan Third Security, LLC InterWest Partners Alta Partners EW Healthcare Partners Novo Holdings Casdin Capital, LLC #biotechstartups #venturecapital #healthcareinnovation #biotechnology #investors #startupfunding

We are excited to share that Phase Capital and 615.vc are hosting a BioTech Day Summit in Franklin, TN, on June 14. This event uniquely positions the mid-South as a hub for biotech innovation, providing opportunities for startups and established entities to access capital, partnerships, and cutting-edge insights. The BioTech Day Summit will feature: 🧬 Biotech founders and startups from Nashville, the mid-South, and the surrounding region, at various stages of their startup journey, exploring opportunities for innovation, funding, and strategic growth. 🧬 Industry leaders, investors, scientists, and partners from diverse sectors within biotechnology and healthcare, providing valuable insights and leading sessions to foster collaborations and advance the biotech landscape. 🤝 Join us for a day of focused discussions, expert panels, and purposeful networking. Register now to connect with regional stakeholders and showcase the strength of our biotech community as we work together to enhance the biotech ecosystem in the mid-South. 👉 Info + Registraion: https://lu.ma/biotechday #biotech #nashville #midsouth #startups #vcs #partners Sponsored by Houchens Insurance Group, Labcorp, The Hanover Insurance Group, Wefunder, the Wond'ry, Williamson, Inc.

Founders Growth Community: Focus on Funding with Andy Richards Have you booked your place for the next FGC Masterclass? There’s still a chance to secure your spot 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8XFBiVG Taking place at Illumina Ventures Labs, Granta Park on Wednesday 22 May, 4 - 6pm. Andy is an industry expert, who has founded and scaled innovative life science, biotechnology, and digital health companies in the UK. This session will give you an opportunity to ask Andy your top questions and hear his advice. Alongside the masterclass, connect with fellow founders during the networking and share knowledge with those at similar stages of the start-up journey. 🌐 About Andy Richards: Andy is a Cambridge graduate with a PhD in Chemistry. He has founded, invested in, and helped scale more than 25 innovative ventures, including companies such as Vectura, Arakis, Cambridge Biotechnology Ltd, and Geneservice. Andy is also a founder member of the Cambridge Angels. The Founders Growth Community is a collaboration between the Milner Therapeutics Institute, Illumina Ventures Labs, Start Codon, Babraham Research Campus and o2h group. This masterclass is hosted by Illumina Ventures Labs. #FoundersGrowthCommunity #StartUps #ScaleUpUK #Funding #Investment #Founder #CEO #Leader #CambridgeEcosystem #LifeSciences #Networking

The biotech sector is thriving, thanks to the vital support from venture capital firms that fund the startups driving this medical revolution. Here, Startup Savant spotlights some of the leading biotech venture capitalists, their investment focuses, and locations. 📈 New Enterprise Associates (NEA) - Location: Silicon Valley, CA - Focus: Early to Late-Stage Ventures in technology and healthcare - Impact: Fueling the growth of disruptive tech and healthcare companies like Databricks and Genies. 🔬 Third Rock Ventures - Location: Boston, MA - Focus: Early to Late-Stage Ventures, Seed - Impact: Emphasizing patient-centric approaches, supporting companies like Terremoto Biosciences. 💡 Domain Associates - Location: San Diego, CA - Focus: Early to Late-Stage Ventures - Impact: With a trust-driven approach, backing companies like Amylin Pharmaceuticals. 🌐 OrbiMed - Location: New York, NY - Focus: Diverse stages, including Post-IPO - Impact: Investing across all healthcare stages, managing over $17 billion in investments. 🧬 Versant Ventures - Location: Menlo Park, CA - Focus: Diverse stages, including Debt Financing - Impact: A healthcare-centric VC, launching novel biotech companies through Discover Engines. 💲 New Leaf Venture Partners - Location: New York, NY - Focus: Diverse stages - Impact: With over $2 billion invested, focusing on biopharmaceuticals and life science tools. 🌍 Flagship Ventures - Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh - Focus: Early-Stage, Seed - Impact: Bridging the gap between Bangladesh and first-world countries in healthcare. 🚀 Kleiner Perkins - Location: Menlo Park, CA - Focus: Early to Late-Stage Ventures - Impact: A history of turning innovative ideas into billion-dollar companies. 🌱 Canaan Partners X LLC - Location: Menlo Park, CA - Focus: Early to Late-Stage Ventures - Impact: Reshaping industries with investments in healthcare and technology. 👥 Third Security, LLC - Location: Radford, VA - Focus: Diverse stages - Impact: A family office with a personalized approach to supporting entrepreneurs. 🌟 InterWest Partners Location: Menlo Park, CA Focus: Early to Late-Stage Ventures Impact: Supporting healthcare innovation for over 40 years with a strong focus on high-growth potential startups. 🔍 Discover More VC Firms on Startup Savant's Main List: https://lnkd.in/gpEGH7Pn #biotech #VC #healthcare #entrepreneurship #ventures

Hiring as You Scale In a recent webinar, I hosted Aaron Fisher, former Vice President, BroadOak Capital Partners, to discuss life science startups and high-growth companies from a private equity perspective. In this segment, Aaron discusses hiring as you scale. For the full webinar, click the link in the comments. I'm committed to continuing this complimentary series and covering a variety of topics for leaders in the Molecular Diagnostics and Life Science Tools domains. If you would like to stay informed on future webinars, please send me a message with your contact information. #startups #lifesciences #lifesciencetools #biopharma 

Hiring as You Scale In a recent webinar, I hosted Aaron Fisher, former Vice President, BroadOak Capital Partners, to discuss life science startups and high-growth companies from a private equity perspective. In this segment, Aaron discusses hiring as you scale. For the full webinar, click the link in the comments. I'm committed to continuing this complimentary series and covering a variety of topics for leaders in the Molecular Diagnostics and Life Science Tools domains. If you would like to stay informed on future webinars, please send me a message with your contact information. #startups #lifesciences #lifesciencetools #biopharma 

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of attending the Road2 Haifa Bioconvergence for Startups event, where Gil Kerbs, who heads our new investments, participated in the VC panel. 🌟 One key message he shared was that when it comes to bio convergence in healthcare (rather uniquely as compared to other areas), there are many companies in which the concern about the potential market is minimal - if your technology to cure a type of cancer actually works, there are minimal concerns about who would buy it.  Therefore, when entrepreneurs of such companies approach investors, they need to understand how much time, data, and money it will take to verify and prove their technology, and translate it into a fundable milestones - as that would be the #1 concern of investors. 🎯🔬