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Key people at Mediphase Venture Partners.
Mediphase Venture Partners operates as a specialized venture capital firm, providing early-stage capital to companies within the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The firm focuses on strategic investments in startups developing advanced bio-pharmaceutical technologies, innovative medical devices, and transformative healthcare solutions, funding promising scientific breakthroughs from concept to market.
The firm was established in 1999 by Founding Partner Paul A. Howard. Howard’s prior experience as a Senior Vice President at Hambrecht & Quist Capital Management, managing biotechnology investments, provided the foundational insight. This revealed significant opportunities to support emerging life sciences companies with specialized capital and guidance to navigate complex development pathways.
Mediphase Venture Partners serves early-stage enterprises commercializing scientific discoveries and technological advancements. The firm’s vision is to accelerate the development of solutions addressing critical unmet medical needs, contributing to significant advancements in human health. They nurture innovation through strategic partnership and funding, fostering growth in the dynamic healthcare landscape.
Key people at Mediphase Venture Partners.
Mediphase Venture Partners has 6 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $80.0M Series C in Relypsa in August 2012.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2012 | Relypsa | $80.0M Series C | — | Lightspeed Venture Partners, OrbiMed, Scott Rocklage, Delphi Ventures, NEW Leaf Venture Partners, Sibling Capital Ventures, Sprout Group |
| Sep 1, 2010 | Relypsa | $70.0M Series B | OrbiMed | Lightspeed Venture Partners, Scott Rocklage, Deepika R Pakianathan, Vijay Lathi, Sprout Group |
| May 1, 2010 | Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals | $45.0M Series C | Steve Gullans, PHD | Flagship Ventures, CMEA Capital, Flagship Ventures, F Prime Capital, Skyline Ventures |
| Jan 11, 2010 | ImpactRx | $1.2M Series E | — | Merck Research Labs, Omega Funds, Oxford Bioscience Partners |
| Sep 1, 2009 | Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals | $25.0M Series B | — | Flagship Ventures, CMEA Capital, Flagship Ventures, F Prime Capital, Skyline Ventures |
| Mar 11, 2009 | Relypsa | $10.0M Other Equity | — | 5AM Ventures, CMEA Capital, Delphi Ventures, NEW Leaf Venture Partners |