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IPF Partners

Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Description

IPF Partners is a Luxembourg-based independent financing provider with a dedicated focus on the global healthcare sector. Operating across both Europe and North America, the firm distinguishes itself by offering bespoke financing solutions rather than traditional equity investments. Their approach encompasses a range of instruments, including senior and subordinated debt, royalty financing, and various hybrid structures, designed to meet the specific needs of healthcare businesses at different stages of their growth. This specialized focus allows them to deeply understand the unique challenges and opportunities within the life sciences, medical technology, and healthcare services sub-sectors.

The firm targets a broad spectrum of healthcare companies, ranging from innovative, venture-backed startups seeking initial growth capital to established large corporates requiring expansion or strategic financing. IPF Partners emphasizes a flexible and patient investment philosophy, largely due to its structure as a permanent capital vehicle rather than a traditional time-limited fund. This permanent capital base provides them with the unique ability to offer long-term financing solutions and adapt to the evolving needs of their portfolio companies without the pressure of a fund's typical exit horizon.

IPF Partners typically deploys significant capital into its investments. Their standard transaction sizes range from approximately €10 million to €100 million, which translates to roughly $10.8 million to $108 million based on recent exchange rates. This substantial check size positions them as a key player in providing growth and expansion capital to mid-to-large-sized healthcare enterprises, while also having the flexibility to support promising earlier-stage ventures that require substantial debt financing. For larger deals exceeding their typical range, they are open to co-investment opportunities, further extending their reach and capacity within the healthcare financing landscape.

Investor Profile

IPF Partners has backed more than 23 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 43% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Post Ipo Debt, Debt Financing, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in France, United Kingdom, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Medical, Biotechnology.
  • Typical check size: $10.8M – $108M.

Stage Focus

  • Post Ipo Debt (35%)
  • Debt Financing (30%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)
  • Series C (9%)
  • Series D (4%)
  • Series B (4%)

Country Focus

  • France (26%)
  • United Kingdom (22%)
  • United States (13%)
  • Finland (13%)
  • The Netherlands (9%)
  • Ireland (9%)
  • Sweden (4%)
  • Germany (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical Device
  • Hospital
  • Compliance
  • Software
  • Wellness
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Analytics
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Who does IPF Partners frequently co-invest with?

LSP BioVentures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 2
Fraser
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
MTIP AG
Europe, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, Basel
Co-Investments: 2
Relyens
Europe, Rhone-Alpes, France, Lyon
Co-Investments: 2
Arkin Digital Health
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Herzliya
Co-Investments: 1
Endeavour Vision
Europe, Geneve, Switzerland, Geneva
Co-Investments: 1
Optum Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Amadeus Capital Partners
Europe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 2
Arno Capital
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Ramat Gan
Co-Investments: 1
Gilde Healthcare
Europe, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Utrecht
Co-Investments: 2

What are some of recent deals done by IPF Partners?

Faron Pharmaceuticals

Turku, Western Finland, Finland

Faron Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the biotechnology and medical research industry.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyMedicalPharmaceutical
Post Ipo DebtMar 4, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,473,330
Patient 21

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Patient 21 is a healthtech company that aims to empower patients and doctors to make better decisions by leveraging data.

Health CareMedicalWellness
Debt FinancingMay 22, 2023
Amount Raised: $32,000,000
Poxel

Lyon, Rhone-Alpes, France

Poxel is a research integrated pharmaceutical company that develops products for metabolic diseases.

BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsPharmaceutical
Post Ipo DebtAug 8, 2022
Faron Pharmaceuticals

Turku, Western Finland, Finland

Faron Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the biotechnology and medical research industry.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyMedicalPharmaceutical
Post Ipo DebtFeb 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Caresyntax

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Caresyntax is a vendor neutral data-driven surgery platform that makes surgery smarter by reducing variability and improving efficency.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data VisualizationHealth CareMedicalSoftware
Series CSep 16, 2021
Amount Raised: $130,000,000
Lumeon

London, England, United Kingdom

Lumeon is a digital health company providing management care solutions to the healthcare industry.

ComplianceHealth CareHospital
Series DAug 11, 2020
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Caresyntax

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Caresyntax is a vendor neutral data-driven surgery platform that makes surgery smarter by reducing variability and improving efficency.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data VisualizationHealth CareMedicalSoftware
Series BDec 12, 2019
Amount Raised: $45,600,000
Lumeon

London, England, United Kingdom

Lumeon is a digital health company providing management care solutions to the healthcare industry.

ComplianceHealth CareHospital
Series CDec 4, 2018
Amount Raised: $28,000,000
SpineGuard

Vincennes, Ile-de-France, France

SpineGuard, innovative medical company providing devices equipped with DSG technology a powerful radiation-free sensing technology platform

Health CareInformation TechnologyMedical Device
Post Ipo DebtSep 13, 2018
Amount Raised: $7,014,836
Genesis Automation Healthcare

Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

Genesis Automation Healthcare is an IT company that offers healthcare IT solutions.

Health CareHospitalSupply Chain Management
Series UnknownJan 21, 2018
Amount Raised: $25,737,944