
Broadview Ventures
Description
Broadview Ventures is a distinctive, mission-driven investment firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to accelerating the development of innovative technology solutions in the cardiovascular and neurovascular disease spaces. As an affiliate of the prestigious Leducq Foundation, Broadview operates with a philanthropic ethos, distinguishing itself from traditional venture capital funds by adopting an evergreen fund structure. This unique model allows the firm to take a long-term view on its investments, providing sustained support to promising early-stage companies and projects without the typical fund lifecycle constraints. Their primary goal is to foster advancements that can significantly impact patient care and outcomes.
The firm strategically targets pre-clinical and early clinical-stage ventures, participating in seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds. Broadview Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and access to a network of scientific and industry experts. Their investment thesis centers on identifying groundbreaking technologies with strong scientific merit and clear pathways to clinical translation. This focus ensures that their capital is deployed towards solutions that hold genuine potential for addressing critical unmet needs in heart and brain health.
Broadview Ventures typically deploys initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000, with a clear willingness to provide follow-on funding as portfolio companies achieve key milestones and require additional capital for growth. Their portfolio is diverse, encompassing a wide array of therapeutic areas within cardiovascular and neurovascular health, from novel medical devices and diagnostics to cutting-edge biotechnologies. The firm's commitment extends beyond financial returns, emphasizing the societal benefit derived from their investments. With a robust portfolio that includes over 50 companies, Broadview Ventures continues to be a pivotal player in fostering innovation at the intersection of philanthropy and venture capital within the life sciences sector.
Investor Profile
Broadview Ventures has backed more than 75 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 19 rounds, about 25% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Switzerland, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical Device.
- Led 4 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $500K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (31%)
- Seed (23%)
- Series B (17%)
- Debt Financing (16%)
- Series Unknown (8%)
- Series C (4%)
- Post Ipo Equity (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (69%)
- Switzerland (7%)
- Canada (5%)
- Ireland (4%)
- Denmark (4%)
- France (3%)
- Israel (3%)
- Finland (3%)
- United Kingdom (1%)
- The Netherlands (1%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Biotechnology
- Medical Device
- Therapeutics
- Medical
- Pharmaceutical
- Biopharma
- Wellness
- Clinical Trials
- Genetics
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