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Neomed Management

Europe, Oslo, Norway, Oslo

Description

Neomed Management AS is a prominent Norwegian venture capital firm headquartered in Oslo, specializing in early-stage life science companies. Established with a clear mandate to foster innovation in healthcare, the firm primarily invests in therapeutics, medical devices, and diagnostics. Their investment strategy centers on identifying companies with a robust scientific foundation and a well-defined path to market, aiming to support the development of groundbreaking medical solutions.

As an early-stage investor, Neomed Management typically engages with companies from their seed phase through Series A and B rounds. The firm is known for its hands-on approach and long-term commitment, often participating in subsequent funding rounds to support portfolio companies through critical development milestones, including clinical trials and market entry. Neomed frequently co-invests alongside other venture capital firms, corporate partners, and strategic investors, leveraging a broader network and capital base to accelerate growth.

Neomed Management boasts a strong track record of backing successful life science ventures, many of which have achieved significant milestones such as public listings or strategic acquisitions. Notable examples from their portfolio include Nykode Therapeutics (formerly Vaccibody), a clinical-stage immunotherapy company that successfully raised approximately NOK 700 million (around $75 million) in its 2020 Euronext Growth Oslo IPO. Another key investment, CardioMech, a medical device company, secured a $15 million Series A funding round in 2020, with Neomed's participation. The firm's strategic investments have contributed to advancing promising technologies and bringing innovative healthcare solutions to market, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the Nordic life science investment landscape.

Investor Profile

Neomed Management has backed more than 48 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 13% of its total and boasts 19 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series C, Series B, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical Device.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Series C (27%)
  • Series B (25%)
  • Series Unknown (15%)
  • Series A (13%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (8%)
  • Series D (6%)
  • Series E (4%)
  • Private Equity (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (42%)
  • Switzerland (38%)
  • United Kingdom (6%)
  • Sweden (4%)
  • France (2%)
  • Austria (2%)
  • Ireland (2%)
  • Italy (2%)
  • Norway (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical Device
  • Medical
  • Manufacturing
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Therapeutics
  • Biopharma
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Life Science
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FAQ

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

Who does Neomed Management frequently co-invest with?

OrbiMed
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 10
Gimv
Europe, Antwerpen, Belgium, Antwerpen
Co-Investments: 10
BioMedPartners
Europe, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, Basel
Co-Investments: 6
VI Partners
Europe, Schwyz, Switzerland, Altendorf
Co-Investments: 15
Legend Capital
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 7
Atlas Venture
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 5
Andera Partners
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 13
MVM Life Science Partners
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 5
Meritech Capital Partners
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 4
Fjord Ventures
North America, California, United States, Laguna Hills
Co-Investments: 5

What are some of recent deals done by Neomed Management?

Oxular

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Oxular is a medical device startup dedicated to revolutionizing the way we measure ocular surface topography.

Health CareMedicalTherapeutics
Series BMar 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $37,000,000
JenaValve Technology

Irvine, California, United States

JenaValve is a medical device company focused on the design and development of innovative transcatheter heart valve solutions

Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Series UnknownFeb 5, 2020
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Sonendo

Laguna Hills, California, United States

Sonendo is a healthcare company that focuses on developing innovative and disruptive technologies to transform endodontic therapy.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Series UnknownJan 6, 2020
Amount Raised: $85,000,000
Sequana Medical

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Sequana Medical is a Swiss medical device company providing implantable pump systems to manage fluid balance within the body.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedical Device
Series DOct 16, 2018
Amount Raised: $9,840,172
Sonendo

Laguna Hills, California, United States

Sonendo is a healthcare company that focuses on developing innovative and disruptive technologies to transform endodontic therapy.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Private EquitySep 18, 2017
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Avitide

Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States

Avitide develops affinity purification solutions for biopharmaceutical companies.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife Science
Series EJun 21, 2017
Amount Raised: $11,999,962
Axonics Modulation Technologies

Irvine, California, United States

Axonics Modulation Technologies is a pre-revenue company developing novel implantable neuromodulation.

Health DiagnosticsMedicalMedical Device
Series CMay 2, 2017
Amount Raised: $14,500,000
Sonendo

Laguna Hills, California, United States

Sonendo is a healthcare company that focuses on developing innovative and disruptive technologies to transform endodontic therapy.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Series EDec 13, 2016
Amount Raised: $35,000,000
4Tech

Galway, Galway, Ireland

4Tech is a one-stop shop for plastic moldings and packaging solutions from design to manufacture.

ManufacturingMedical Device
Series BMar 9, 2016
Amount Raised: $29,000,000
Axonics Modulation Technologies

Irvine, California, United States

Axonics Modulation Technologies is a pre-revenue company developing novel implantable neuromodulation.

Health DiagnosticsMedicalMedical Device
Series BDec 22, 2015
Amount Raised: $38,500,000