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Pureos Bioventures

Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Küsnacht

Description

Pureos Bioventures is a specialized venture capital firm based in Küsnacht, Switzerland, dedicated to investing in innovative private biotech companies. Established as a relatively new entrant in the life sciences investment landscape, the firm has quickly made a significant impact by focusing on drug discovery and development across various therapeutic areas. Their strategic location in Switzerland provides them with access to a robust European biotech ecosystem, while their investment scope extends to promising companies in the United States as well.

TheThe firm successfully closed its inaugural fund, Pureos Bioventures Fund I, at CHF 200 million, demonstrating strong investor confidence in its focused strategy. Building on this momentum, Pureos Bioventures further solidified its position by closing its second fund, Pureos Bioventures Fund II, at an impressive CHF 330 million in 2023. This substantial capital base enables them to support companies from early-stage development through to growth stages. Pureos typically targets initial investments ranging from CHF 5 million to CHF 15 million, positioning themselves to be a lead or co-lead investor in their portfolio companies.

Pureos Bioventures distinguishes itself through a hands-on approach, leveraging the deep scientific and operational expertise of its team. The firm seeks to partner with entrepreneurial teams developing groundbreaking therapies, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to their extensive network within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Their investment philosophy emphasizes rigorous scientific due diligence and a long-term commitment to fostering the growth of companies poised to bring transformative medicines to patients. They actively seek opportunities in areas of high unmet medical need, aiming to drive significant advancements in healthcare.

Investor Profile

Pureos Bioventures has backed more than 32 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 38% 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 Switzerland, France, The Netherlands.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Therapeutics.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $5.8M – $17.4M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (31%)
  • Series B (22%)
  • Series C (19%)
  • Seed (16%)
  • Series Unknown (6%)
  • Series F (3%)
  • Series D (3%)

Country Focus

  • Switzerland (28%)
  • France (25%)
  • The Netherlands (19%)
  • United States (9%)
  • Denmark (6%)
  • Germany (6%)
  • Singapore (3%)
  • Sweden (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Therapeutics
  • Medical
  • Life Science
  • Biopharma
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Oncology
  • Medical Device
  • Wellness
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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 Pureos Bioventures frequently co-invest with?

Kinled Holding
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 9
Droia Ventures
Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Co-Investments: 4
RA Capital Management
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 4
Novo Holdings
Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Hellerup
Co-Investments: 7
Kurma Partners
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 6
Jeito Capital
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 4
Polaris Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 4
EQT Life Sciences
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 7
Adjuvant Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Bpifrance
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Maisons-alfort
Co-Investments: 7

Which angels does Pureos Bioventures often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Pureos Bioventures?

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
PulseSight Therapeutics

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

PulseSight Therapeutics creates innovative non-viral gene therapies using minimally invasive delivery technology.

BiotechnologyMedicalTherapeutics
Series AFeb 13, 2025
AnaCardio

Solna, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

AnaCardio is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel drugs to treat heart failure.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyMedical
Series AJan 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $18,379,535
Citryll

Oss, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands

Citryll is a developer of pharmaceutical drugs used to treat autoimmune and other human diseases.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyMedicalMedical DeviceNeuroscience
Series BDec 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $89,720,936
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
Vico Therapeutics

Leiden, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

Vico Therapeutics is a developer of ribonucleic acid (RNA) modulating therapies.

Health CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Series BJun 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,298,137
Adcytherix

Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Adcytherix is a biopharmaceutical firm that specializes in the development of new antibody drug conjugates (ADC).

BiotechnologyOncology
SeedJun 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $32,308,438
PulseSight Therapeutics

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

PulseSight Therapeutics creates innovative non-viral gene therapies using minimally invasive delivery technology.

BiotechnologyMedicalTherapeutics
SeedFeb 28, 2024
Vico Therapeutics

Leiden, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

Vico Therapeutics is a developer of ribonucleic acid (RNA) modulating therapies.

Health CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Series BJan 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $72,081,941
Memo Therapeutics

Schlieren, Zurich, Switzerland

Memo Therapeutics is an innovator in the field of antibody discovery and immune repertoire analysis.

BiotechnologyCollaboration
Series CNov 2, 2023
Amount Raised: $27,587,120