
HBM Healthcare Investments
Description
HBM Healthcare Investments is a leading global investment company focused exclusively on the human medicine, biotechnology, medical technology, and diagnostics sectors. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, and publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (HBMN), the firm provides capital to both private and public companies with high growth potential. Their strategic approach emphasizes long-term value creation by identifying innovative businesses that are developing groundbreaking therapies, devices, or diagnostic tools to address significant unmet medical needs worldwide.
The firm's investment strategy is diversified across various stages, though it typically targets late-stage private companies that are approaching clinical or commercial milestones, as well as established public companies. HBM Healthcare Investments often participates in significant financing rounds, with initial investments in private companies frequently ranging from approximately $11 million to $55 million (CHF 10-50 million). This flexibility allows them to support companies through critical development phases, from clinical trials to market entry. Their portfolio is carefully curated, reflecting a deep understanding of the complex and rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
As of recent reports, HBM Healthcare Investments manages a substantial portfolio with a net asset value (NAV) often exceeding $2.75 billion (approximately CHF 2.5 billion). This significant capital base enables them to make substantial commitments and follow-on investments in their most promising portfolio companies. With a focus on global opportunities, HBM Healthcare Investments has built a reputation as a sophisticated and patient investor, leveraging its extensive industry network and expertise to foster the growth of its portfolio companies. Their commitment to the healthcare sector is evident in their consistent pursuit of companies poised to make a transformative impact on global health.
Investor Profile
HBM Healthcare Investments has backed more than 252 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 47 rounds, about 19% of its total and boasts 74 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series C, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Germany, Switzerland.
- Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $11M – $55M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (23%)
- Series C (22%)
- Series A (12%)
- Series Unknown (12%)
- Series D (10%)
- Convertible Note (8%)
- Series E (5%)
- Post Ipo Equity (3%)
- Private Equity (2%)
- Debt Financing (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (63%)
- Germany (8%)
- Switzerland (8%)
- China (4%)
- Canada (4%)
- India (3%)
- Colombia (2%)
- Denmark (2%)
- Israel (1%)
- United Kingdom (1%)
Industry Focus
- Biotechnology
- Health Care
- Medical
- Pharmaceutical
- Therapeutics
- Medical Device
- Biopharma
- Life Science
- Health Diagnostics
- Oncology
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