Sofinnova Partners

Sofinnova Partners is an independent venture capital firm from Paris, France that provides funding for seed, early stage and late stage ventures. Founded in 1972, the firm has financed and has partnered with almost 500 companies. They invest in companies in the life science sector, especially those that work with biopharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and industrial biotechnology. It usually invests in Round A, and leads its portfolio companies until exit.

The company prioritizes projects with intellectual property and whose founders have pharmaceutical or industrial experience. They invest in start-ups usually from the academic world, as well as spin-offs. The firm also seeks to invest in late pre-clinical and clinical therapeutic companies across the United States and Europe.They work with entrepreneurs to secure initial funding, help their partner companies build teams, find customers, and complete acquisitions and IPOs.