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Hikma Ventures

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Hikma Ventures operates as the dedicated corporate venture capital arm of Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC, a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in London. Established to strategically invest in and partner with innovative companies, Hikma Ventures plays a crucial role in advancing healthcare solutions beyond Hikma's traditional product lines. Its primary objective is to identify and support disruptive technologies and businesses that align with Hikma's long-term vision and market interests, particularly in areas poised for significant growth and impact within the healthcare ecosystem.

The venture arm maintains a broad investment mandate, targeting companies across various development stages, from early-stage seed rounds to more mature growth-stage opportunities. Its core focus areas include digital health solutions, novel therapeutics, and other cutting-edge healthcare technologies that promise to enhance patient outcomes or improve healthcare delivery efficiencies. Hikma Ventures typically deploys initial investment checks ranging from $1 million to $5 million, though it possesses the flexibility to participate in larger funding rounds alongside co-investors, demonstrating its adaptability to diverse deal structures.

Beyond capital infusion, Hikma Ventures offers its portfolio companies invaluable strategic guidance, operational support, and access to Hikma Pharmaceuticals' extensive global network, regulatory expertise, and commercialization capabilities. This hands-on approach aims to accelerate the growth and market penetration of its portfolio companies. With a robust portfolio that includes over two dozen investments to date, reflecting its active engagement in the health tech landscape, Hikma Ventures continues to solidify its position as a significant strategic investor in the global healthcare innovation scene.

Investor Profile

Hikma Ventures has backed more than 26 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 7 rounds, about 27% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Medical Device, Biotechnology.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (38%)
  • Series B (27%)
  • Seed (12%)
  • Series C (12%)
  • Series Unknown (4%)
  • Series D (4%)
  • Convertible Note (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (85%)
  • Canada (8%)
  • United Arab Emirates (4%)
  • Egypt (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Medical Device
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Mhealth
  • Wearables
  • Machine Learning
  • Therapeutics
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Hikma Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Safeguard Scientifics
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Radnor
Co-Investments: 4
Civilization Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Features Capital
North America, Vermont, United States, Norwich
Co-Investments: 2
JDRF T1D Fund
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
RiverVest
North America, Missouri, United States, St Louis
Co-Investments: 2
Aphelion Capital
North America, Colorado, United States, Littleton
Co-Investments: 3
Correlation Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 2
LV
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
M Ventures
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 5

Which angels does Hikma Ventures often collaborate with?

SM
Asia, Haryana, India, Gurgaon
Shared Deals: 1
WH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
KG
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Hikma Ventures?

Biolinq

San Diego, California, United States

Biolinq develops a wearable biosensor platform that is capable of measuring blood level information.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical DeviceWearables
Series CApr 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
Octave

Menlo Park, California, United States

Octave is a biotechnology company that uses precision medicine and scientific insights to treat patients with multiple sclerosis.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalPrecision Medicine
Series BJul 26, 2023
Amount Raised: $32,500,070
Prognos Health

New York, New York, United States

Prognos Health creates a healthcare analytics platform that uses patient-level data to generate clinical insights.

AnalyticsHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Series UnknownMay 4, 2023
Amount Raised: $23,288,367
O7 Therapy

Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt

O7 Therapy is revolutionizing access to mental health services through a digital platform and mobile app offering online therapy.

Health CareMedicalMental Health
SeedApr 4, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,100,000
Altoida

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Altoida is creating a new gold standard in brain health with Precision Neurology.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Augmented RealityHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMedical DevicemHealthSoftware
Series AMar 30, 2022
Amount Raised: $14,000,000
Altibbi

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Altibbi is the Largest Digital Health platform in the Arab World, including 1.5M pages of medical content and a 24/7 telehealth service.

AppsFitnessHealth Care
Series BMar 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $44,000,000
Activ Surgical

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Activ Surgical is a digital surgery company focused on improving surgical efficiency, accuracy, patient outcomes, and accessibility.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareMachine LearningMedical DeviceRobotics
Series BMar 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
NuvoAir

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

NuvoAir is a value-based specialty management platform transforming the diagnosis and management of chronic heart and lung conditions.

Health CareMedical
Series AJan 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
BioSapien

New York, New York, United States

BioSapien is a biotech startup focusing on developing a 3D printed drug delivery platform to provide FDA approved drugs.

3D Printing3D TechnologyBiopharmaBiotechnologyPharmaceutical
SeedNov 11, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,800,000
Biolinq

San Diego, California, United States

Biolinq develops a wearable biosensor platform that is capable of measuring blood level information.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical DeviceWearables
Series BNov 2, 2021
Amount Raised: $100,000,000