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Montreux Equity Partners

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Montreux Equity Partners is a highly specialized private investment firm based in San Francisco, exclusively focused on building leading healthcare companies. Established in 1993, the firm has cultivated a deep expertise in various healthcare sub-sectors, including biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health. Montreux's core mission is to identify and partner with growth-stage companies that possess innovative technologies and strong management teams, providing them with the capital and strategic support necessary to achieve significant market impact and commercial success.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes growth equity, aiming to provide substantial capital infusions that enable portfolio companies to scale operations, advance product development, and expand market penetration. Montreux Equity Partners typically makes initial investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million per company, often participating in or leading larger funding rounds. This approach allows them to support companies through critical stages of their development, from clinical trials to market launch and beyond, fostering long-term value creation.

Montreux Equity Partners has demonstrated a consistent ability to raise substantial capital, reflecting its strong reputation and investor confidence. In 2022, the firm successfully closed Montreux Equity Partners VII with $730 million in commitments, significantly surpassing its previous fund. This followed the closure of Montreux Equity Partners VI in 2018, which secured $275 million. These successful fundraises underscore Montreux's continued commitment to and capacity for driving innovation and growth within the dynamic healthcare industry.

Investor Profile

Montreux Equity Partners has backed more than 77 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 13% of its total and boasts 24 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Ireland, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical.
  • Typical check size: $10M – $50M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (22%)
  • Series B (18%)
  • Series A (16%)
  • Series D (13%)
  • Series C (12%)
  • Series E (6%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (4%)
  • Private Equity (4%)
  • Series G (3%)
  • Series F (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (87%)
  • Ireland (5%)
  • Canada (4%)
  • Germany (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical
  • Medical Device
  • Therapeutics
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Manufacturing
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Neuroscience
  • Internet
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FAQ

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Who does Montreux Equity Partners frequently co-invest with?

OrbiMed
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 10
Domain Associates
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 22
InterWest Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 6
MPM Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 5
Skyline Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 8
Hummer Winblad Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
Frazier Healthcare Partners
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 7
Alta Partners
North America, Mississippi, United States, Jackson
Co-Investments: 5
Greenspring Associates
North America, Maryland, United States, Owings Mills
Co-Investments: 7
Latterell Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does Montreux Equity Partners often collaborate with?

TK
North America, California, United States, Beverly Hills
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Montreux Equity Partners?

Imperative Care

Campbell, California, United States

Imperative Care is singularly dedicated to finding meaningful answers to unsolved problems in stroke.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Series EJul 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $150,000,000
Tebra

Corona Del Mar, California, United States

Tebra provide independent healthcare practices with digital tools and support to thrive in a new era of healthcare.

Electronic Health Record (EHR)Health CareMedical
Series BJul 6, 2022
Amount Raised: $72,000,000
KEO World

Miami, Florida, United States

KEO World provides digital inventory financing and B2B payment solutions that streamline the financial process between buyers and suppliers.

Financial ServicesFinTechLendingSmall and Medium Businesses
Series UnknownJun 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
FinPay

King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

FinPay is a patient financial management company that helps patients understand and afford healthcare.

FinanceFinancial ServicesHealth Care
Series DMar 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
TigerConnect

Santa Monica, California, United States

TigerConnect is a healthcare collaboration platform that streamlines clinical workflows and systems.

CollaborationComplianceEnterpriseEnterprise SoftwareHealth CareInformation TechnologymHealthProductivity ToolsSaaSSoftware
Series DOct 8, 2020
Amount Raised: $45,000,000
Pulmonx

Redwood City, California, United States

Pulmonx provides minimally-invasive medical devices and technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary disorders.

Health CareMedical Device
Series GMay 9, 2019
Amount Raised: $65,000,000
Crown Laboratories

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States

Crown Laboratories is a fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company offering Consumer Healthcare Products.

ConsumerHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Private EquityMay 3, 2019
GC Aesthetics

Sandyford, Dublin, Ireland

GC Aesthetics designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and offers medical aesthetic solutions.

Health CareMedical Device
Series UnknownOct 30, 2018
Amount Raised: $97,000,000
Sonoma Pharmaceuticals

Petaluma, California, United States

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals develops and markets a global array of treatments for dermatological conditions and advanced tissue care.

Health Care
Post Ipo EquityMar 6, 2018
Amount Raised: $4,600,000
Colorescience

Carlsbad, California, United States

Colorescience is a luxury aesthetic makeup products line in the medical and resort spa sectors.

BeautyCosmeticsE-CommerceFashionLifestyle
Series CJul 21, 2017
Amount Raised: $15,000,000