Investment Summary

HBM Partners AG and Merieux Equity Partners Invest In Swixx Biopharma

On January 1, 2017, private equity firm HBM Partners AG and growth capital firm Merieux Equity Partners invested in distribution company Swixx Biopharma

Investment Highlights
  • This is HBM Partners AG’s 1st and Merieux Equity Partners’ 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is HBM Partners AG’s 3rd and Merieux Equity Partners’ 1st transaction in Switzerland.

Investment Summary

Date 2017-01-01
Target Swixx Biopharma
Sector Distribution
Investor(s) HBM Partners AG
Merieux Equity Partners
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

Swixx Biopharma

Baar, Switzerland
Swixx BioPharma is a specialized distributor of rare diseases, Rx and OTC medicinal products in Central & Eastern Europe, and acts as a true commercialization partner for Biotech & Pharma companies in this area. Swixx Biopharma was founded in 2014 and is based in Baar, Switzerland.

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Investor(S) 2

Investor

HBM Partners AG

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 3.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

HBM Partners is a private investment firm focused on investing in entrepreneurial biopharma and other healthcare-related companies in Europe, North America, India and other Emerging Markets. HBM looks to invest $5 to $50 million per transaction and will consider private and public companies. HBM Partners was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 66
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Growth Capital) 2 of 7
Country (Switzerland) 3 of 4
Year (2017) 1 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-10-12 ObsEva

Geneva, Switzerland

ObsEva is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics in women's health for the treatment of symptoms associated with endometriosis and uterine fibroids. ObsEva was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-01-06 Neurelis

San Diego, California, United States

Neurelis is a specialty pharmaceutical company organized to license, develop, and commercialize product candidates for the treatment of central nervous system disorders with a focus on the treatment of acute breakthrough seizures (epilepsy) and acute anxiety episodes. Neurelis was founded in 2007 and is based in San Diego, California.

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Investor

Merieux Equity Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2009
PE ASSETS 1.3B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Mérieux Développement SAS is a venture and growth capital investment firm associated with family holding company Institut Mérieux. The Firm focuses on the health and nutrition sectors and will consider opportunities throughout North America and Europe. Mérieux Développement SAS was established in 2009 and is headquartered in Lyon, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 20
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Growth Capital) 2 of 6
Country (Switzerland) 1 of 1
Year (2017) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-03-21 Seqens

Ecully, France

Seqens is a global diversified chemicals Group that produces and distributes essential chemicals that are used in everyday products. Seqens offers a broad portfolio of active ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty ingredients, develops and industrializes the most demanding molecules, and relies on its ability to innovate, develop and implement the best available technologies. Seqens was founded in 2003 and is based in Ecully, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-06-09 SERB Pharmaceuticals

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

SERB Pharmaceuticals is an independent niche specialty pharma company focused on niche branded prescription medicines. The company has a strong focus on therapeutic areas such as critical and emergency care, neurology, diagnostics and endocrinology. SERB Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1951 and is based in Luxembourg.

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