Jean-Michel Lespinasse

HBM Partners AG (HBM-P) was established in 2001 as an independent provider of investment advisory services with headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. HBM-P's field of expertise comprises global human medicine, biotechnology, medical technology and related sectors. The firm primarily advises HBM BioVentures AG and HBM BioCapital via their Cayman Islands-based, wholly-owned subsidiary, HBM Partners (Cayman) Ltd., which acts as the investment manager for the HBM funds. They rely on the services of an external consultant to analyze investment opportunities in the US.

Autonomic Technologies, Inc. develops and commercializes innovative therapies for the treatment of severe headache. Its product, the ATI Neurostimulation System, is used for the treatment of acute pain of cluster headache. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

PharmaSwiss SA engages in the provision of healthcare solutions. It also offers consulting services. The company was founded on January 24, 2000 and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

Curetis GmbH operates as a molecular diagnostics company which focuses on the development and commercialization of products for diagnosing severe infectious diseases. The firm offers diagnostic solutions for hospitals and large-scale laboratories. Its products include Unyvero L4 Lysator, Unyvero C8 Cockpit, Unyvero A50 Analyzer, and Unyvero Application Cartridges. The company was founded by Andreas Boos, Johannes Bacher, Gerd Lüdke, and Anne Thews in August 2007 and is headquartered in Holzgerlingen, Germany.

APR Applied Pharma Research SA develops and licenses healthcare products and technologies. It specializes in the development of oral and topical formulations in various healthcare regulatory areas ranging from Rx and OTC pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, dermocosmetics, and medical devices. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Balerna, Switzerland.

Gimv France SASU operates as a private equity and venture capital firm. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.

Mérieux Equity Partners SAS (Mérieux Equity Partners or MxEP) is a Private Equity and Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Mérieux Développement SASU founded in 2009. The firm is headquartered in Lyon, France, with additional offices across the country.

BBI Diagnostics Group 2 Plc provides diagnostic tests and materials. It offers a portfolio of products and services that are provided to the diagnostic, healthcare, research, defense, and food industries. The company was founded on October 22, 2013 and is headquartered in Bedford, the United Kingdom.

Corvidia Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focusing on cardiovascular therapies. It develops treatments for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, inflammation in chronic kidney diseases, and high triglyceride-induced acute pancreatitis. The company was founded by Michael H. Davidson, Rahul Kakkar, Matt Devalaraja, and Ram Aiyar in 2015 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

Vitaeris, Inc. develops new treatment options for chronic inflammatory diseases. The company was founded by Kevin Chow, Patrick A. Robinson and Noel F. Hall in 2016 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.