[Funding alert] Paris, London, and Milan-based Sofinnova Partners Secures Digital Medicine Fund at $200M

Antoine Papiernik, Sofinnova’s Chairman and Managing Partner, said: “The successful closing of Sofinnova Digital Medicine I above its target size marks yet another milestone in our growth as a global firm fostering disruptive innovations in life sciences. This newest fund in our platform of investment strategies is a testament to the trust our limited partners place in our vision and to Sofinnova’s longstanding commitment to shaping the future of healthcare.”

Sofinnova’s Digital Medicine Strategy comes at a pivotal moment when the healthcare sector is undergoing a significant transformation, aided by digital advancements.

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The fund targets three main areas: enabling technologies, analytics, and treatment. It provides entrepreneurs with financial backing, expertise, and deeply-rooted healthcare networks, empowering them to address global healthcare challenges and enhance patient outcomes worldwide.

Edward Kliphuis, Partner, said: “In just a few months since launching this strategy, we've executed five investments into transformative companies, including Kiro, BioCorteX, deepc, L’école AI, and Betteromics, which are fusing state-of-the-art computational methods with advanced biological innovations. Leveraging our expertise and network, we serve as allies to digital medicine pioneers, enabling them to secure product-market fit and scale on a global stage.”

Simon Turner, Partner, said: “We bring Sofinnova’s deep healthcare expertise to entrepreneurs pioneering at the forefront of digital medicine where biology meets tech-industry approaches like rapid product iteration and accelerated commercialization. Our goal is to support innovators developing disruptive solutions for patients and health systems.”

About Sofinnova Partners

Sofinnova Partners is a leading European venture capital firm in life sciences, specializing in healthcare and sustainability. Based in Paris, London and Milan, the firm brings together a team of professionals from all over the world with strong scientific, medical and business expertise.

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Sofinnova Partners is a hands-on company builder across the entire value chain of life sciences investments, from seed to later-stage. The firm actively partners with ambitious entrepreneurs as a lead or cornerstone investor to develop transformative innovations that have the potential to positively impact our collective future.

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