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Jeito Capital

Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris

Description

Jeito Capital is a prominent global investment company headquartered in Paris, France, dedicated to advancing medical innovation. The firm primarily focuses on late-stage biotech and biopharma companies that are developing breakthrough therapeutic solutions. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying and supporting promising medical advancements from clinical development through to market access, aiming to address significant unmet medical needs. Jeito Capital positions itself as a crucial partner for companies navigating the complex journey from scientific discovery to commercialization, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and operational support.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its commitment to substantial, long-term partnerships. Jeito Capital seeks to bridge the funding gap often encountered by innovative medical companies as they transition from venture-backed stages to the public markets or commercialization. Their first fund, Jeito I, successfully closed at €534 million in 2020, demonstrating significant investor confidence in their specialized approach. Building on this success, Jeito II closed at €520 million in 2023, further solidifying their capacity to deploy significant capital into the life sciences sector. These substantial fund sizes enable Jeito to make meaningful investments that can truly accelerate drug development and market entry.

Typically, Jeito Capital's initial investments range from approximately €10 million to €60 million per company, with the potential for follow-on investments that can bring their total commitment up to €100 million over the lifetime of an investment. This substantial check size reflects their focus on later-stage companies that require considerable capital to complete clinical trials, secure regulatory approvals, and prepare for commercial launch. The firm's global reach, combined with its deep industry expertise, allows it to identify and support high-potential companies across Europe and the United States, fostering a portfolio of diverse and impactful medical innovations.

Investor Profile

Jeito Capital has backed more than 29 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 20 rounds, about 69% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Switzerland, France.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical.
  • Led 5 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $10.8M – $64.8M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (38%)
  • Series B (34%)
  • Series C (17%)
  • Series D (7%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (24%)
  • Switzerland (24%)
  • France (14%)
  • United Kingdom (10%)
  • The Netherlands (7%)
  • Germany (7%)
  • Belgium (7%)
  • Denmark (7%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Therapeutics
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Life Science
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Medical Device
  • Product Research
  • Oncology
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Who does Jeito Capital frequently co-invest with?

OrbiMed
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Omega Funds
Europe, Geneve, Switzerland, Geneva
Co-Investments: 5
SV Health Investors
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 5
UPMC Enterprises
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Co-Investments: 4
Forbion Capital Partners
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Naarden
Co-Investments: 6
Novo Holdings
Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Hellerup
Co-Investments: 7
Pureos Bioventures
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Küsnacht
Co-Investments: 4
Polaris Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
Bpifrance
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Maisons-alfort
Co-Investments: 5
Gilde Healthcare
Europe, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Utrecht
Co-Investments: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Jeito Capital?

ReproNovo

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

ReproNovo specializes in reproductive health and women's health.

BiotechnologyFertilityHealth CareLife Science
Series AMay 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $65,000,000
Azafaros

Leiden, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

Azafaros aims at developing new therapeutic agents for the treatment of rare metabolic disorders.

BiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics
Series BMay 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $146,690,300
Augustine Therapeutics

Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium

Augustine Therapeutics is discovering and developing innovative medicines for the treatment of neuromuscular and neurodegeneratives diseases

BiopharmaBiotechnologyPharmaceutical
Series AMar 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $84,139,626
Callio Therapeutics

Seattle, Washington, United States

Callio Therapeutics develops next-generation, multi-payload antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Series AMar 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $187,000,000
Aviceda Therapeutics

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Aviceda Therapeutics is a late-stage pre-clinical biotech company developing drugs for treating glyco-immune diseases.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Series CJan 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $207,500,000
XyloCor Therapeutics

King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

XyloCor Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company intended to develop gene therapy for people with coronary artery disease.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Series BJan 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $67,500,000
Noema Pharma

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Noema Pharma is a biotech company that develops therapies to address disabling symptoms in conditions of the brain and nervous system.

BiotechnologyMedicalPharmaceutical
Series BDec 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $30,567,953
Alentis Therapeutics

Allschwil, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

ALENTIS Therapeutics is a Swiss-French biotech company developing novel therapeutics in advanced liver disease and cancer.

BiotechnologyManufacturingPharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Series DNov 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $181,400,000
CatalYm

Planegg, Bayern, Germany

CatalYm is a biotechnology company developing innovative immunotherapies for cancer patients.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Series DJul 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $150,000,000
HI-Bio

South San Francisco, California, United States

Human Immunology Biosciences is a biotechnology company that focuses on developing therapies for immune-mediated diseases.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedicalProduct ResearchTherapeutics
Series BJan 4, 2024
Amount Raised: $95,000,000