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XGEN Venture is an Italian alternative investment fund manager established in 2021 by the former Genextra team. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in private research and development companies within the life sciences sector. Currently, they are investing from their first fund, the XGEN Venture Life Science Fund, launched at the end of 2022, with a portfolio of 10 companies.
XGEN Venture invests in early-stage life sciences companies, specifically targeting private research and development firms that are developing solutions for significant medical needs. Their investment stages include pre-seed, seed, and seed-plus, with a focus on innovative therapies that address high unmet medical needs.
Notable portfolio companies include Epilepsy GTx, which focuses on gene therapy for focal refractory epilepsy; AAVantgarde, developing therapies for inherited retinal diseases; and GESYNTA PHARMA, which works on treatments for endometriosis. Other companies include NANOPHORIA, iOnctura, Genespire, Protembis, TES Pharma, Nouscom, and Page Therapeutics.
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As of October 2023: XGEN Venture has been active in the life sciences space, with notable updates including Epilepsy GTx's $33 million Series A funding and AAVantgarde's $141 million Series B financing, both aimed at advancing innovative therapies.
Yes, XGEN Venture often leads funding rounds for their portfolio companies, particularly in the early stages of development.
XGEN Venture is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate significant progress and potential in their development.
XGEN Venture is currently investing from its first fund, the XGEN Venture Life Science Fund, which was launched at the end of 2022.
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