Investors in Biotech

Operational Holding Company scouting, investing and supporting high growth potential early stage companies committed to develop Healthcare Innovation. We have a key strategy focus on MedTech industry and Medical Technologies – medical devices, equipment, digital devices and services – which can provide benefit and value for Patients, Doctors and Healthcare Systems and reward Shareholders with a sound and ethical profit .

SCVC (Science Creates Venture Capital) specializes in investing in advanced technologies ranging from biotech to quantum tech. They partner with companies that share their mission of enhancing global health and sustainability. As a team of deep tech enthusiasts and serial entrepreneurs, SCVC supports like-minded founders who are driven to make a significant impact. Operating as the official VC arm of Science Creates, SCVC provides access to a specialized ecosystem encompassing incubators, investment opportunities, strategic partnerships, and tailored programs tailored for deep tech startups. Their focus is on nurturing innovation and accelerating the growth of technologies that address critical global challenges.

Northern Gritstone is an investment firm that specializes in backing innovative ventures within advanced materials, energy, health technology, and cognitive computation sectors. They are committed to supporting companies at the forefront of technological advancement, aiming to drive meaningful impact in these key industries. Northern Gritstone leverages its expertise and network to identify and nurture promising startups and scale-ups, providing them with strategic capital and guidance to accelerate their growth and development. Their investment approach is geared towards fostering breakthrough technologies that address global challenges and contribute to sustainable economic progress.

VOYAGERS is a by-invitation community in which 1,500 exceptional people from more than 30 countries build close connections and pledge actively to support each other. Members participate in weekend adventures, dinners and meetups, backed up by extensive online networking. Our goal through these not-for-profit activities is to enable deep peer support and accelerate members’ positive impact. A significant number of our members work in health-tech: startup founders, investors, accomplished entrepreneurs, regulators and board directors. The VOYAGERS Health-Tech Fund, a $1.7m community microfund, is a way for the community to support ambitious health-tech and life-science startups. We are currently investing. March 2022 update: We have now deployed the fund.

Our background spans over 20 years of international experience in the IT-outsourcing industry. In two decades we have accumulated invaluable expertise in launching and developing tech projects. Now this experience makes a solid foundation for our Venture Studio. Our global team, empowered by extensive expertise of its every member, combined with abundant resources and a thriving entrepreneurial culture, is totally equipped to tackle the challenges - from all angles.

Joint Journey, founded by Sergey Dashkov, is a dynamic investment firm launched in 2016. With a robust portfolio exceeding 120 companies and investments totaling $43M, they focus on diverse sectors such as Big Data, FinTech, New Energy, VR, IoT, and BioTech. Known for their rapid and informed investment approach, ULTRA.VC empowers founders with operational autonomy while also serving as a founding partner of AngelsDeck Global Ventures, facilitating syndicate co-investments with over 500 active angel investors.

Melnichek Investments is dedicated to improving the quality of human lives by funding and supporting machine learning and biotech startups. The company leverages its owner's funds, sourced from the successful acquisitions of previous startups, including AIMATTER (creators of mobile applications Fabby and Fabby Look) acquired by Google, and Vochi (a mobile application for video editing) acquired by Pinterest.

Irrus Investments is a member-led organization providing mentorship and funding to early-stage companies, primarily in Ireland. They have invested over €40 million, offering seed funding from €500k to €1 million and facilitating larger investments through syndication with other venture capital firms. Irrus Investments is comprised of over 40 experienced entrepreneurs and professionals from diverse industries, committed to supporting innovative small businesses and startups.

Stonehaven Incubate looks at disruptive technologies in human health and identifies the unique opportunities for animals. So we shake hands with the innovators and build strategies for new, stand-alone animal health companies. We find experienced management teams. We source the capital required. In fact, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to bring human innovations to animal health.

Merck Accelerator program supports startups in the fields of healthcare, life science, performance materials and additional search fields. We are Merck, a vibrant science and technology company. Science is at the heart of everything we do. We are Merck, a leading global science and technology company headquartered in Germany.

The Vanguard Accelerator is a free six-month program, run by Biopôle SA and its partners, to help promising digital-health-oriented projects supercharge their innovation. This free program provides crucial support, including mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities, to empower startups in advancing healthcare innovation. By fostering a dynamic ecosystem, Vanguard Accelerator aims to accelerate the growth and impact of participating startups in the digital-health sector.

Wincanton is a leading third party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. We work in industry sectors as diverse as defence, milk, energy, retail, consumer goods and construction, supporting customers at every stage of their development. Whether they are a small niche retailer, a growing brand