London, UK, 20 September 2023: PharmaVentures is pleased to announce it recently acted as exclusive M&A advisor on the sale of a European pharmaceutical services operation to a US corporation.

PharmaVentures led the complete sale process right through to closing. Both parties to the deal have chosen not to announce it publicly.

The sale is one of a number that PharmaVentures has completed in recent years and in a sector where it continues to excel including advising major pharmaceutical companies in the divestment of their manufacturing operations to key players in the pharmaceutical services sector.

The pharmaceutical services sector that includes CROs, CDMOs and other specialist consultancies has been undergoing significant change over recent years. Both new technological advances and the drive to reduce costs continue to provide an opportunity for both private equity and specialist companies to grow and diversify as the pharmaceutical industry evolves.

“This transaction highlights our track record in supporting the sale of specialist pharmaceutical services companies in the pharmaceutical industry,” said Dr Fintan Walton, CEO and Founder of PharmaVentures. “Our decades of experience in M&A, together with our detailed knowledge of the pharmaceutical services industry enabled us to deliver the optimal deal for our client.”

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For further information, please contact:

Lisa Holloway
Snr Marketing Manager
lisa@pharmaventures.com

About PharmaVentures

PharmaVentures is a premier transaction advisory firm and a leading international company in partnering, M&A deals and strategic alliances.

For over 30 years, PharmaVentures has acted as advisor on over 1000 deal related projects covering licensing, mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and joint venture activities for companies worldwide.

PharmaVentures’ deep bank of specialist experience, deal analytics and network of contacts among innovators and large pharma makes it uniquely placed to support business in all aspects of deal making and strategic planning.

PharmaVentures is well known for its deep insight into deal structures and its success for generating partnering interest.

PharmaVentures’ services include:

• M&A (divestments, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions)
• Licensing (in and out licensing)
• Fundraising Support
• Strategy (commercialisation, deal strategy, due diligence, market entry)
• Valuations (licensing, M&A, and fundraising)
• Pricing and Market Access

PharmaVentures is based in London, UK, and employs over 30 professionals and has associates in Europe and Asia-Pacific.

NOTE: This Press release is issued by PharmaVentures Limited, whose wholly owned subsidiary PharmaVentures Capital Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (741356). This communication is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase or engage in any investment products, securities or services and should not be deemed as such.

For more details, visit https://www.pharmaventures.com

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London, UK, 6 September 2023: PharmaVentures is pleased to announce that it acted as the exclusive advisor to Douglas Pharmaceuticals on its U.S. license agreement with Daré Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: DARE) to develop and commercialise R-131-2, a novel topical medicinal candidate for the treatment for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.

Under the agreement with Douglas Pharmaceuticals, Daré Bioscience will be responsible for advancing the development of R-131-2 in the U.S. while Douglas Pharmaceuticals will retain rights in other territories. Douglas Pharmaceuticals will also support the further development of the product and regulatory package and manufacture the drug for clinical and commercial supply.

Stephen Waterman, Managing Director at PharmaVentures, said “We are pleased to have assisted Douglas in finding a suitable U.S. partner for the development and commercialisation of R-131-2 and excited for the potential impact this pharmacological treatment can have on women affected with these conditions. We look forward to helping Douglas with more partnerships for R-131-2.”

Fintan Walton, Founder and CEO of PharmaVentures, said “PharmaVentures has advised and supported our long-standing client, Douglas Pharmaceuticals, through the discussion with Daré Bioscience. This is yet another exciting example of how PharmaVentures can help clients reach their partnering goals.”

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For further information, please contact:

Stephen Waterman
Managing Director
stephen@pharmaventures.com

About PharmaVentures

PharmaVentures is a premier transaction advisory firm and a leading international company in partnering, M&A deals and strategic alliances.

For over 30 years, PharmaVentures has acted as advisor on over 1000 deal related projects covering licensing, mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and joint venture activities for companies worldwide.

PharmaVentures’ deep bank of specialist experience, deal analytics and network of contacts among innovators and large pharma makes it uniquely placed to support business in all aspects of deal making and strategic planning.

PharmaVentures is well known for its deep insight into deal structures and its success for generating partnering interest.

PharmaVentures’ services include:

•  M&A (divestments, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions)
• Licensing (in and out licensing)
• Fundraising Support
• Strategy (commercialisation, deal strategy, due diligence, market entry)
• Valuations (licensing, M&A, and fundraising)
• Pricing and Market Access

PharmaVentures is based in London, UK, and employs over 30 professionals and has associates in Europe and Asia-Pacific.

NOTE: This Press release is issued by PharmaVentures Limited, whose wholly owned subsidiary PharmaVentures Capital Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (741356). This communication is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase or engage in any investment products, securities or services and should not be deemed as such.

For more details, visit https://www.pharmaventures.com

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pharmaventures/

About Douglas Pharmaceuticals

Douglas Pharmaceuticals is New Zealand’s largest privately owned pharmaceutical and healthcare company. It was founded in 1967 by pharmacist Sir Graeme Douglas and today employs over 700 people and exports to over 40 countries around the world.

The Douglas mission is to ‘Improve Lives’ by providing innovative, competitive, and high-quality healthcare solutions. Douglas’ core business is producing prescription drugs for areas including oncology, dermatology, the central nervous system, and immunology. Douglas develops, manufactures, and distributes novel and generic products, with a preference for those where there is a strong intellectual property position as well as technical complexity in areas of high unmet need.

Furthermore, as of Sep 2022 a state-of-the-art research and development facility has opened in West Auckland, which aims to use world class medical research to find solutions for a range of serious illnesses. The $50MM Douglas Innovation centre is part of the long-established Douglas campus in Auckland. The three story, 4,500sq metre building was 18 months in construction. It employs 100 people and includes laboratory, pilot scale product development suites, commercial manufacturing rooms which can handle highly potent and cytotoxic products, and office space. Manufacturing capabilities include soft gelatine encapsulation, liquids, creams, and modified release oral dosage forms.

For more information, please visit: www.douglas.co.nz

London, UK, 11 July 2023: PharmaVentures congratulates GeneCode on their successful application to the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator, securing a groundbreaking funding package of €16 million. The funding comprises €1.7 million in grant funding and €14.3 million in equity investments, marking a significant milestone as the largest funding ever received by an Estonian company under the EIC Accelerator programme.

PharmaVentures is pleased to have supported GeneCode’s highly successful application by providing comprehensive market analysis, deal benchmarking, and asset valuation services.

Stephen Waterman, Managing Director at PharmaVentures, emphasised the importance of a specialised approach, stating, “It is often easy to generalise when discussing larger, unaddressed markets, such as disease modifying therapies for Parkinson’s. However, GeneCode’s achievement demonstrates the tangible value that can be derived from a thorough, detailed, and specific analysis. At PharmaVentures, we pride ourselves on our commitment to delivering in-depth insights that help drive our clients’ success.”

GeneCode’s CEO, Paavo Pilv, expressed his approval of the PharmaVentures analysis, stating, “PharmaVentures has been exceptional throughout the entire process. We greatly appreciated their meticulous care and attention to detail, which is not always found in such collaborations. We look forward to continuing the collaboration with PharmaVentures.”

PharmaVentures recognises the significance of the EIC Accelerator, a highly respected programme under Horizon Europe, supporting cutting-edge innovation and growth in Europe’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

GeneCode’s groundbreaking treatment for Parkinson’s disease addresses a critical need, as the disease affects over 10 million people worldwide. While current treatments primarily focus on symptom relief, GeneCode’s GDNF mimetic has demonstrated the potential to slow down disease progression, offering new hope for patients. The secured funding will enable GeneCode to accelerate development, aiming to achieve IND-ready status and initiate clinical trials.

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For further information, please contact:

Lisa Holloway
Senior Marketing Manager
lisa@pharmaventures.com

Phone: +44 (0) 1865 332700

About PharmaVentures

PharmaVentures is a premier transaction advisory firm and a leading international company in partnering, M&A deals and strategic alliances.

For over 30 years, PharmaVentures has acted as advisor on over 1000 deal related projects covering licensing, mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and joint venture activities for companies worldwide.

PharmaVentures’ deep bank of specialist experience, deal analytics and network of contacts among innovators and large pharma makes it uniquely placed to support business in all aspects of deal making and strategic planning.

PharmaVentures is well known for its deep insight into deal structures and its success for generating partnering interest.

PharmaVentures’ services include:

• M&A (divestments, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions)
• Licensing (in and out licensing)
• Fundraising Support
• Strategy (commercialisation, deal strategy, due diligence, market entry)
• Valuations (licensing, M&A, and fundraising)
• Pricing and Market Access

PharmaVentures is based in London, UK, and employs over 30 professionals and has associates in Europe and Asia-Pacific.

NOTE: This Press release is issued by PharmaVentures Limited, whose wholly owned subsidiary PharmaVentures Capital Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (741356). This communication is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase or engage in any investment products, securities or services and should not be deemed as such.

For more details, visit https://www.pharmaventures.com

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pharmaventures/

About GeneCode

GeneCode is a private pharmaceutical development company focused on the development of disease modifying therapeutics to combat neurodegeneration. The company was founded in 1998 in Estonia. The GDNF Mimetics platform leverages the disease-modifying properties of GDNF to small molecules with drug-like properties.

More information: www.GeneCode.com
Genecode’s press release can be found here
Genecode website: https://www.genecode.com/news/

Dr Andrew Guise joins to support companies, private equity, and investors maximising value by executing strategically sound M&A and Fundraising transactions.

London, UK, 29 March 2023: PharmaVentures is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Guise as a Managing Director to its corporate advisory team. 

Andrew is a highly accomplished executive with over 30 years of experience in finance, business development, and leadership. At UBS, he worked on over $4bn of transactions, before moving into Biotech Management, and then Venture Capital for East Hill Capital. He floated ThromboGenics in Belgium as CBO/CFO and was latterly CEO of Purity Health. He has led projects covering licensing, mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and joint venture activities for companies worldwide.

“I am honoured to join PharmaVentures,” said Dr Guise “We are seeing a shift from financing and capital raises towards M&A, as CEOs and investors seek alternative strategies for success. Unlocking these deals and maximising value requires deeper technical expertise, long standing relationships, and the ability to invest time in seeking out options. This is where PharmaVentures excels.”

Dr Fintan Walton, Founder and CEO of PharmaVentures, said, “We are delighted to welcome Andrew to PharmaVentures. He has over 30 years’ experience in all areas of healthcare including general strategy, fundraising, innovation, exit strategy and M&A.”

Andrew has held Board/C suite roles in a number of public and private life science companies across multiple sectors. If you would like to learn more, contact Dr Guise at andrewg@pharmaventures.com

Andrew Guise joins PharmaVentures

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For further information, please contact:

Lisa Holloway
Senior Marketing Manager
lisa@pharmaventures.com

Phone: +44 (0) 1865 332700 

About PharmaVentures 

PharmaVentures is a premier transaction advisory firm and a leading international company in partnering, M&A deals and strategic alliances. 

For over 30 years, PharmaVentures has acted as advisor on over 1000 deal related projects covering licensing, mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and joint venture activities for companies worldwide.

PharmaVentures’ deep bank of specialist experience, deal analytics and network of contacts among innovators and large pharma makes it uniquely placed to support business in all aspects of deal making and strategic planning.

PharmaVentures is well known for its deep insight into deal structures and its success for generating partnering interest. 

PharmaVentures’ services include: 

• M&A (divestments, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions)
• Licensing (in and out licensing)
• Fundraising Support
• Strategy (commercialisation, deal strategy, due diligence, market entry)
• Valuations (licensing, M&A, and fundraising)
• Pricing and Market Access 

PharmaVentures is based in London, UK, and employs over 30 professionals and has associates in Europe and Asia-Pacific. 

NOTE: This Press release is issued by PharmaVentures Limited, whose wholly owned subsidiary PharmaVentures Capital Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (741356). This communication is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase or engage in any investment products, securities or services and should not be deemed as such.

For more details, visit https://www.pharmaventures.com

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pharmaventures/

London, UK, 29 March 2023: PharmaVentures announces its new office in Korea as part of its continued strategic expansion.

Headquartered in London, UK, PharmaVentures has been assisting Korean biopharma companies for more than 5 years on various transaction and strategy projects. JungHyun Eom, Associate, is now based in Seoul, South Korea, to support current and prospective clients in the emerging Korean biotech sector.

JungHyun Eom, Associate, said “We are excited to be out in Korea communicating with these innovators closely. We will continue bringing value to the Korean bio industry and serving as the bridge between the innovation in Asia and its commercialisation to the rest of the world.”

Fintan Walton, Founder and CEO of PharmaVentures, said “PharmaVentures’ specialist knowledge and experience of the Korean emerging biopharmaceutical sector sets us apart from other transactions advisory firms, even more so now that we have JungHyun Eom based in Korea full time. By establishing ourselves on the ground, we will strengthen our relationships with the Korean bio industry and the wider APAC region.”

South Korea is recognised globally as a leading nation for innovation. Western pharma companies are increasingly turning their attention to the rapidly expanding biotech sector there. PharmaVentures has successfully acted as the bridge between Western pharma and Korean biotech innovators on over 40 transactional projects. The company has 4 bilingual Korean speakers with strong scientific/technical background. Leveraging over 30 years of experience in the global biopharma deal making scene, PharmaVentures has helped Korean companies to meet their strategic objectives by connecting the Korean and Western Biopharma industries through licensing and M&A deals.

Some of PharmaVentures’ successful projects with Korean clients include:

• Exclusive advisor to IntoCell on its agreement with ADC Therapeutics (NYSE: ADCT) read more
• Exclusive advisor for Wellmarker Bio on their Clinical Trial Collaboration with MSD to evaluate WM-A1-3389 in combination with KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) read more
• Valuation advisor to Yuhan Corporation on its licensing of Lazertinib for NSCLC to Janssen read more

Over the past 5 years, PharmaVentures has been collaborating with several Korean government institutions such as SEOUL BIOHUB, Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) and Korea Drug Development Fund (KDDF) to provide educational and thought leadership activities, working towards globalising the Korean biopharma industry.

PharmaVentures also has good relationships with Korean financial groups. The company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Shinhan Investment Corp to collaborate closely to provide a broader range of capabilities and services to both Korean biotech companies and global biopharma companies looking at Korean biotech opportunities.

PharmaVentures is taking this step during an historic year where we are a proud sponsor of the UK Government led celebrations of the 140th anniversary of UK-Korea relations.

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For further information, please contact:

JungHyun Eom

Associate

junghyun@pharmaventures.com

+82 10 4388 9400

Distributed by PR Newswire (Cision)

About PharmaVentures

PharmaVentures is a premier transaction advisory firm and a leading international company in partnering, M&A deals and strategic alliances.

For over 30 years, PharmaVentures has acted as advisor on over 1000 deal related projects covering licensing, mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and joint venture activities for companies worldwide.

PharmaVentures’ deep bank of specialist experience, deal analytics and network of contacts among innovators and large pharma makes it uniquely placed to support business in all aspects of deal making and strategic planning.

PharmaVentures is well known for its deep insight into deal structures and its success for generating partnering interest.

PharmaVentures’ services include:

• M&A (divestments, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions)
• Licensing (in and out licensing)
• Fundraising Support
• Strategy (commercialisation, deal strategy, due diligence, market entry)
• Valuations (licensing, M&A, and fundraising)
• Pricing and Market Access

PharmaVentures is based in London, UK, and employs over 30 professionals and has associates in Europe and Asia-Pacific.

NOTE: This Press release is issued by PharmaVentures Limited, whose wholly owned subsidiary PharmaVentures Capital Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (741356). This communication is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase or engage in any investment products, securities or services and should not be deemed as such.

For more details, visit https://www.pharmaventures.com

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pharmaventures/