
Roche Venture Fund
Description
Roche Venture Fund (RVF) serves as the corporate venture capital arm of F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, a global leader in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Established in 2002, RVF operates with a dual mandate: to generate financial returns while also identifying and fostering innovations that align strategically with Roche's core business interests. The fund actively seeks out groundbreaking life science companies that are developing novel medicines, advanced diagnostics, and cutting-edge digital health solutions across various therapeutic areas.
RVF's investment focus spans key areas such as oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious diseases, and ophthalmology, mirroring Roche's extensive R&D pipeline. They typically invest in early to growth-stage companies, often participating in or leading Series A and B financing rounds. The fund seeks to partner with entrepreneurial teams that are developing transformative technologies and products with the potential to significantly impact patient care and the healthcare landscape.
Initial investments from Roche Venture Fund typically range from $5 million to $20 million, demonstrating a commitment to providing substantial early-stage capital. Beyond direct financial investment, RVF offers portfolio companies access to Roche's vast scientific expertise, global market insights, and extensive network, facilitating their growth and development. Since its inception, RVF has made over 100 investments in companies across North America, Europe, and Asia, underscoring its global reach and long-term commitment to fostering innovation in the life sciences sector.
Investor Profile
Roche Venture Fund has backed more than 117 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 12% of its total and boasts 37 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Spain.
- Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Therapeutics.
- Typical check size: $5M – $20M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (33%)
- Series A (29%)
- Series C (16%)
- Series D (9%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
- Series E (3%)
- Post Ipo Equity (2%)
- Seed (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (72%)
- United Kingdom (9%)
- Spain (5%)
- Switzerland (3%)
- Ireland (3%)
- Denmark (3%)
- France (2%)
- Germany (2%)
- Canada (1%)
- Austria (1%)
Industry Focus
- Biotechnology
- Health Care
- Therapeutics
- Medical
- Pharmaceutical
- Biopharma
- Life Science
- Health Diagnostics
- Genetics
- Precision Medicine
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