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Kurma Partners | Biofund IV

vc$215MCo-investsLeads rounds

◆ Fund Size

$215M

◆ Check Size

$1.0M→$15.0M

◆ Location

France

◆ Portfolio

40 companies

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

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◆ Investment Thesis

Support European biotech startups with specialist pool of capital

◆ About Kurma Partners

Kurma Biofund IV is a €215 million venture capital fund managed by Kurma Partners, dedicated to investing in innovative therapeutics addressing diseases with high medical needs, primarily in life sciences and biotechnology. It focuses 80% of investments on therapeutic approaches, including company creations and venture-stage companies, with up to 50% allocated to firms established by Kurma or Argobio. The fund targets 16-20 investments across Europe and beyond, leveraging academic science and industry networks.[1][2][3]

◆ Sectors

Biotech

◆ Stages

seedseries-a

◆ Geography Focus

Europe

◆ Team

NameTitleRoleLinks
Alain HorvaisPartner, Diagnostic—in
Amanda GettPartner, Biofund—
Daniel PareraPartner, Germany / Growth Opportunities—in
Hadrien BouchezPartner, Biofund—in𝕏
Jean-FrançoisPartner, Growth Opportunities—
Peter NeubeckPartner, Germany / Biofund—
Rémi DrollerManaging Partner, Biofund—
Thierry LaugelManaging Partner, Biofund—

◆ Notable Investments

ImCheck TherapeuticsSensomeZealand PharmaParatek PharmaCardiologsAdcytherixLaigo BioNUCLIDIUM AGTacalyxAlveus TherapeuticsSciRhomMemo TherapeuticsAvidicureElkedoniaNuevocorEvla BioEvidence BioGivax

◆ Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

◆ FAQ

What does Biofund IV invest in?

Biofund IV invests in Biotech at the seed and series-a stages.

Which geographies does Biofund IV focus on?

Biofund IV focuses on Europe, and is headquartered in France.

What is Biofund IV's typical check size?

Biofund IV typically writes checks of $1M to $15M.