Novo Nordisk

Corporate VC

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company founded in 1923, focused on defeating diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. Through its holding company Novo Holdings, it invests in life sciences to manage the Novo Nordisk Foundation's assets.

Bagsværd, Denmark · 11+ investments · 7 portfolio companies

Growth
Early Stage
Late Stage
Biotech
Healthcare
Life Sciences
Headquarters
Bagsværd, Denmark
Founded
1923
Portfolio Companies
7
Total Investments
11
Last Investment
Jan 2025
Geographic Focus
North America, Europe, Asia

Investment Thesis

To improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet by generating attractive long-term returns on investments, primarily in life sciences.

Novo Nordisk is a Corporate VC firm based in Bagsværd, Denmark. It has made 11 investments, including DalCor Pharmaceuticals, Tanai Therapeutics and Variant Bio. Focus areas include Biotech and Healthcare.

Portfolio7

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Venture Capital ×21 · Private Equity ×2 · Other ×1 · 24 shared rounds

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