Novartis Swaziland

Novartis is a large pharmaceutical company formed in 1996 and based in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis is an active investor in emerging life science companies via in-licensing, strategic partnerships, and acquisitions. Novartis also has a corporate VC fund (Novartis Venture Fund). 

Novartis has seven divisions, all of which accept collaboration proposals athttps://partnering.novartis.com

Novartis Pharmaceuticals is the largest division of Novartis; the division seeks innovative therapeutics that have attained proof of concept in humans, drug delivery technologies, process scale-up/development technologies, and drug manufacturing technologies. Novartis Pharmaceuticals also seeks molecular diagnostics in the oncology field and companion diagnostics that are connected with drug treatments. In addition to in-licensing, Novartis Pharmaceuticals is interested in joint regional commercialization for therapeutic products that are on the market. 

Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research focuses on early-stage compounds and research technologies (including software, assay tools, disease models, screening and imaging tools, as well as therapeutic discoveries at the pre-proof of concept stage). 

Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics seeks vaccines in late-stage clinical trials or on the market, vaccine development candidates, and vaccine-related technologies such as delivery, formulation, and adjuvants. 

Novartis Consumer OTC seeks OTC products and prescription products that could be switched to OTC status. Additionally Novartis OTC is interested in scientifically proven nutraceuticals and dietary supplements, innovative packaging technology, drug delivery devices or enabling technology platforms. The fund also invests in medical devices. Indications that Novartis OTC invests in include respiratory diseases, digestive health, pain, analgesics, diseases of the skin, and behavioral disorders (smoking-cessation). 

Novartis Animal Health seeks opportunities in the veterinary, agbio and aquaculture sectors. Indications of interest include musculoskeletal diseases (arthritis), renal diseases, heart disease and allergies in pets, and infectious and parasitic diseases in livestock. Subsectors of interest include animal vaccines and bioprotection (insecticides, fly control). Additionally Novartis Animal Health is interested in drug delivery in animals. 

Sandoz focuses on generics and is also interested in anti-infectives and injectable oncology drugs. 

Alcon focuses on treatments for diseases of the eye, and is interested in therapeutic products, surgical products and over-the-counter ophthalmic products such as contact lenses and lens care products.

Avi Spier

Novelogics Biotechnology Inc. Canada

Novelogics Biotechnology Inc. has developed unique next generation antibody immunotherapies for treating multiple types of advanced cancers including colon and prostate cancers.  Immunotherapies for cancer are anticipated to be a $35B per year industry in the upcoming years.  

Cancer Drugs with Safety in Mind

From the beginning the novel and specific design of the therapeutic antibody drug minimizes the potential for autoimmune diseases or harming good cells with the bad.  We are dedicated to making cancer treatments that won't make you sick to get you better.

Unecumbered, Founder Owned

Novelogics has developed their assets in an unecumbered envriornment allowing investors to work directly with the team.  At this time the companyis 100% founder owned and undiluted.  Novelogics is anticipating an early exit and has begun discussions with pharmaceutical companies interested in this area.

In addition; a related Medical Device

In addition to the drug, Novelogics has a second PCT Patent pending for a related medical device with a readily available "go to" market in place. 

Year Founded
2013
Biotech Subsector
Medtech Subsector
Biotech Phase of Development
Medtech Phase of Development
Technology Overview
We have developed a panel of patent-protected monoclonal antibodies which bind members of the NKG2D ligand family for use as novel cancer immunotherapies. Studies have shown that cancer cells in part evade the immune system by releasing biologically active molecules, such as NKG2D ligands that interfere with immune cells ability to fight cancer. These ligands are capable of shutting down tumour killing immune effector cells by overwhelming the important activation-type NKG2D receptors, basically putting them to sleep, so tumors can continue to grow undetected. Using our specifically designed antibody drug, we now have the potential to clear out these ligands and restore the immune system in a more balanced way to destroy tumor cells without over-stimulating the immune system or causing adverse side effects.
Alliance & Collaborations
None
Supporting Metrics or Evidence
Proof of concept studies in progress
Current Financing Needs
$2M
Current Timeline
Within 2 years of IND
Current Investors
Founder Funded
IP Status
Two PCT patents pending
Recent Milestones
Have developed a panel of monoclonal antibodies,filed two PCT patents (pending), assembled management and scientific advisory team, completed preliminary invitro and invivo studies and will continue with further characterization before moving on to humanization of the Ab (antibody).
Management Team Highlights
Dr. Cheney, President & CSO has 26 years in R&D (10 years in oncology) including 16 years in drug discovery and has contributed to successful drugs that are either on the market or in late stage clinical trials. Co-Founder, Elaine Allison has 25+ years of corporate management experience.
Ms Elaine Allison
Ms Elaine Allison
LinkedIn logo VP, Business Development 

Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk was founded in 1923 and is based in Bagsvaerd Denmark with additional R&D sites in Seattle WA Beijing China and Bangalore India. The firm is actively seeking to in-license assets and also forms research collaborations and co-marketing and distribution partnerships with other biotech companies. Novo Nordisk is focused on developing protein and peptide therapeutics and protein delivery devices. The firm has also in-licensed antibodies. Indications of interest include metabolic disorders blood and immune disorders growth disorders and inflammatory disorders. Within the inflammation fieldthe firm is particularly targeting therapies based on cytokines and on molecules on the surface of cells involved in immune regulation. The firm is interested in certain orphan conditions. In addition to partnering and in-licensing Novo Nordisk has a corporate venture fund Novo AS. The firm also offers research grants and resources for studies into Novo Nordisk's products.
Charles Gray
Sourcing Director 
Tomas Landh
Director 

NSF Health Sciences United States

NSF Health Sciences offers clinical, regulatory, and quality consulting services across the total product lifecycle for innovative medical device, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology companies.  We specialize in helping companies balance FDA and worldwide regulatory requirements with their business needs. 

Kristen Grumet
Meaghan Bailey

NuvOx Pharma United States

NuvOx Pharma is developing a series of biologics that increase tissue oxygenation. The company's first market will be in oncology, where increased tumor oxygenation increases the response of tumors to radiation therapy. The company recently started a Phase 1b clinical trial in Glioblastoma Multiforme, and is raising a $2.5 million Series A to complete this trial. Afterwards it will seek partners for a Phase 2b in Glioblastoma, and Phase 1b trials in lung cancer and other oncology indications. After growing to a critical mass in oncology, the company will seek to become standard treatment to increase tissue oxygenation for patients suffering from heart attack, stroke, hemorrhaggic shock, and traumatic brain injury.

Biotech Phase of Development
Current Financing Needs
$2.5 million
Current Investors
Founders, Family, Friends, Desert Angels. $4.2 million Equity, $2.8 million Grants
IP Status
5 patents Issued, 5 pending. FDA grants 12 years regulatory exlusivity for first-in-class biologics.
Recent Milestones
Started Phase 1b Clinical Trial
Dr Evan Unger
Dr Evan Unger
President & CEO 
BIO

A Tucson entrepreneur with 100+ issued patents. Founder of ImaRx Pharmaceutical, which developed 3 FDA approved drugs and was acquired by DuPont.  MD with board certification in Radiology. 

NYU Office of Therapeutics Alliances

The NYU Office of Industrial Liaison (OIL) promotes the commercial development of NYU technologies into products to benefit the public, while providing resources to the University to support its research, education, and patient care missions. NYU OIL also facilitates research collaborations between NYU researchers and industry on projects of mutual interest.

In 2013, NYU launched the Office of Therapeutics Alliances (OTA). OTA is a nimble, "virtual biotech" approach to advance novel therapeutic projects by playing on the strengths of NYU in dissecting disease pathways and those of external, professional capabilities in early stage R&D. OTA identifies NYU projects with potential for addressing unmet needs, delineates the path to therapeutic proof of concept and assembles internal and external resources tailored to each specific project’s needs to maximize the likelihood of successful partnerships with biopharma, new biotech startups or disease foundations. 

Nadim Shohdy
Director, Drug Discovery Partnerships 
Sunil Shah
Partner 
Prashant Shah
Partner 

Omnes Capital France

Comprising 10 investment professionals, Omnes Capital’s venture capital team acquires minority stakes in young companies with high growth potential. Its main areas of interest are financing innovative business ventures in the information technology and life sciences sectors (drug development, diagnostics, medical devices, bioproduction).

For 12 years, Omnes Capital has managed FCPI mutual funds (French regulated mutual funds investing in innovative companies).

Bruno Montanari
Director 

OMRF Technology Ventures

Manu Nair
Vice President 

ORIG3N United States

ORIG3N is a biotech company based in Boston, MA. The scientific mission is to deliver a disease-modeling platform targeting rare genetically inherited diseases. By advancing screening projects using iPSC-derived differentiated cells and rapidly delivering the resulting data to inform therapeutic decisions, ORIG3N will replace trial & error guess work of treating disease and enable longer, healthier lives. 

Website:
www.orig3n.com
Biotech Subsector
Medtech Subsector
Technology Overview
ORIG3N specializes in the generation of patient specific iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes, neurons, and hepatocytes. We have also built a unique iPSCs bank, called Life Capsule, with fully consented samples from patients with various neurodegenerative and cardiac diseases. Utilizing the diverse patient population from Life Capsule, we are able to provide patient and disease specific cell models.
Management Team Highlights
Successful repeat entrepreneurs, the founding team has 60+ years of experience in life science. Robin Smith, the CEO has 3 prior successful exits - the most recent two were VC backed and both sold to publicly traded companies; provided 24:1 return and 74%IRR to prior investors.
James Lovgren
James Lovgren
LinkedIn logo CBO 
Robin Smith
CEO