Tagged with Financing

Netherlands Philip Scheltens, Professor of Neurology and Partner and Head of the EQT Life Sciences Dementia Fund, reflects on the journey from founding the world’s first dedicated neurodegeneration investment fund to building a strong pipeline of promising companies, backed by scientific rigour, biomarker innovation and partnerships with major pharmaceutical firms. We…

Investment In a year marked by uncertainty and tighter capital flows, the competition to attract life sciences investment has never been fiercer. Global hubs are not just showcasing infrastructure or talent – they’re fighting for the soul, and pockets, of the industry’s future. We spoke to the CEOs of regional investment…

Puerto Rico DECA is a consulting firm founded in 2022, focused on helping businesses in Puerto Rico access non-dilutive financing incentives, such as federal grants, local grants, and monetizable R&D tax credits. The firm leverages Puerto Rico’s unique financial framework, including Act 60, to streamline the process for both local and foreign…

Saudi Arabia Dr. Helmut M. Schuehsler, CEO of TVM Capital Healthcare, shares insights into the firm’s investment strategy spanning the Middle East and Southeast Asia with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. He discusses how TVM Capital Healthcare is driving transformation by scaling healthcare businesses, introducing innovative care…

Japan The Japan Exchange Group (JPX) is a key platform for both established companies and emerging bio ventures in Japan. Recently, it has focused on fostering innovation and growth in sectors like biotechnology through its Growth Market segment. This market is specifically designed for early-stage companies, providing them with an avenue…

USA Cardiff Advisory’s David H. Crean outlines the positive atmosphere and sentiment observed at JPM 2024, the annual healthcare financing conference held near San Francisco’s Union Square. Dr. Crean picks up some of the key trends to emerge from the conference around sustainability, deal flow, venture funding, and AI, and provides…

Hungary Hungary operates under a state-owned universal National Health Insurance Fund (OEP), completely financed through mandatory tax contributions from employers and employees. “From a drug reimbursement point of view, we have one of the most complex and comprehensive regulatory frameworks in Europe, which aims to cover all medical and medicinal needs…