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MVM Life Science Partners

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

MVM Life Science Partners is a prominent venture capital firm with a dedicated focus on the global healthcare sector. Headquartered in London, UK, with an additional office in Boston, USA, the firm leverages its dual presence to identify and support high-growth businesses across various life science domains. MVM's investment mandate spans pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health, reflecting a comprehensive approach to the evolving healthcare landscape. The firm is known for backing companies that are developing innovative solutions and technologies with the potential to significantly impact patient care and medical outcomes.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its flexibility across stages, targeting start-up, early-stage, mid-venture, and late-venture opportunities, as well as select public companies. MVM seeks to partner with entrepreneurial teams that possess strong scientific foundations and clear pathways to commercialization. Their deep sector expertise allows them to provide not only capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to their portfolio companies, aiming to accelerate their development and market penetration.

MVM Life Science Partners has demonstrated significant financial capacity, having successfully raised five funds with total assets under management exceeding $1.7 billion. This substantial capital base enables them to make meaningful investments in their chosen companies. Typically, MVM provides initial investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million per company, indicating a preference for substantial stakes in promising ventures. This check size range allows them to support companies through critical development phases, from clinical trials to market launch, and to participate in larger financing rounds.

The firm's long-standing presence in the life sciences investment community, coupled with its substantial capital and strategic support, positions MVM Life Science Partners as a key player in fostering innovation within the healthcare industry. Their commitment to backing transformative technologies underscores their role in advancing medical science and improving global health outcomes.

Investor Profile

MVM Life Science Partners has backed more than 73 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 31 rounds, about 42% of its total and boasts 23 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

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

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (30%)
  • Series C (18%)
  • Series B (16%)
  • Series A (14%)
  • Series D (8%)
  • Series E (5%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (4%)
  • Debt Financing (1%)
  • Series F (1%)
  • Seed (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (59%)
  • United Kingdom (21%)
  • Switzerland (5%)
  • Italy (4%)
  • Germany (3%)
  • Israel (1%)
  • The Netherlands (1%)
  • Sweden (1%)
  • Finland (1%)
  • Norway (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical
  • Medical Device
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Therapeutics
  • Manufacturing
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Biopharma
  • Developer Platform
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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 MVM Life Science Partners frequently co-invest with?

MedTech Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Ascent Biomedical Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Index Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
Endeavour Vision
Europe, Geneve, Switzerland, Geneva
Co-Investments: 4
Novo Holdings
Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Hellerup
Co-Investments: 6
Neomed Management
Europe, Oslo, Norway, Oslo
Co-Investments: 5
Alta Partners
North America, Mississippi, United States, Jackson
Co-Investments: 4
Advent International
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
Revelation Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Gilde Healthcare
Europe, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Utrecht
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does MVM Life Science Partners often collaborate with?

David Evans
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Shared Deals: 2
DC
Europe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Cambridge
Shared Deals: 1
PC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
JM
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by MVM Life Science Partners?

VitalConnect

San Jose, California, United States

VitalConnect offers wearable biosensor technology for wireless patient monitoring in both hospital and remote patient populations.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical DeviceWearables
Series UnknownFeb 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
GT Medical Technologies

Tempe, Arizona, United States

GT Medical Technologies is a medical device company that offers innovative medical solutions for brain tumor patients.

Health CareMedicalMedical DeviceTherapeutics
Series DJan 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $37,000,000
Ossio

Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

Ossio is an orthopedic medical device company.

Medical Device
Series DDec 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $27,600,000
Icotec

Altstätten, Sankt Gallen, Switzerland

Icotec develops and produces carbon fiber reinforced plastic implants for spine surgeries and accident treatments.

Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Series UnknownJan 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Nalu Medical

Carlsbad, California, United States

Nalu Medical is a medical technology company that develops innovative solutions for patients with chronic neuropathic pain.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Series EJan 3, 2024
Amount Raised: $85,000,000
Gynesonics

Redwood City, California, United States

Gynesonics develops transcervical, uterus-preserving, incision-less technologies for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

Health CareMedicalMedical DeviceWomen's
Series UnknownOct 25, 2023
Amount Raised: $42,500,000
BioProtect

Tsur Moshe, HaMerkaz, Israel

BioProtect is an international medical device startup engaged in developing biodegradable balloon spacers for radiation therapy.

Health CareMedical Device
Series UnknownSep 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $28,000,000
CurvaFix

Bellevue, Washington, United States

CurvaFix is a medical device company that is developing a novel solution to an unmet need in orthopedic trauma.

Clinical TrialsHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Series CJul 14, 2023
Amount Raised: $39,000,000
eXmoor Pharma

Bristol, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom

eXmoor Pharma is a technical and strategic consultancy specialising in cell and gene therapies (ATMPs) and biopharmaceuticals.

BiotechnologyLife Science
Series AMay 30, 2023
Amount Raised: $35,000,000
GT Medical Technologies

Tempe, Arizona, United States

GT Medical Technologies provides surgically targeted radiation therapy to individuals with operable brain tumors.

Health CareMedicalMedical DeviceTherapeutics
Series CMar 23, 2023
Amount Raised: $45,000,000