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PathoCapital is a specialized venture capital firm providing strategic capital to companies within the healthcare sector. It supports promising healthcare startups, fostering innovation and facilitating new medical advancements. Leveraging deep industry expertise, the firm selects investments addressing critical needs in the evolving healthcare landscape, guiding development from conception through commercialization.
PathoCapital was established in 2009 by Wilbur H. Gantz, a distinguished executive with a significant pharmaceutical industry background. Gantz’s experience includes involvement in companies that successfully developed drugs. His insight was to apply his operational and strategic expertise and financial backing to nurture early-stage healthcare enterprises, helping founders navigate complex industry challenges.
PathoCapital's primary beneficiaries are its portfolio companies, predominantly innovative healthcare startups. Its long-term vision centers on accelerating progress in medicine by identifying and funding solutions with potential to improve patient outcomes and reshape medical treatment. It aims to build a healthier future through targeted investments that advance healthcare innovation globally.
PathoCapital has 3 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $70.0M Series B in Aptinyx in December 2017.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2017 | Aptinyx | $70.0M Series B | Bain Capital Life Sciences | 5AM Ventures, Access Biotechnology, Longwood Fund, Adage Capital Management, Adams Street Partners, Agent Capital, Beecken Petty O'keefe & Company, Frazier Healthcare Partners, Goudy Park Capital, HBM Healthcare Investments, Longitude Capital, LVP Life Science Ventures, NAN Fung Life Sciences, NEW Leaf Venture Partners, Northwestern University, Osage University Partners, Partner Fund Management, Rock Springs Capital |
| May 1, 2016 | Aptinyx | $65.0M Series A | Liam Ratcliffe | Access Biotechnology, Adams Street Partners, Beecken Petty O'keefe & Company, James Topper, Goudy Park Capital, Patrick Enright, LVP Life Science Ventures, Northwestern University, Osage University Partners |
| Dec 17, 2012 | Naurex | $38.0M Series B | Norbert Rieidel | Adams Street Partners, Druid BioVentures, Genesys Capital, H. Lundbeck, Latterell Venture Partners, Northwestern University, IAN Ferrier, Shire, Takeda Ventures |