How to invest in Health & Life Sciences – Successful exits in Life Sciences & Biopharma

Tuesday 30 May 2023, 8:15-13:00
Team Finland House, Porkkalankatu 1, Helsinki

How to invest in Health & Life Sciences event brings together entrepreneurs, investors and industry specialists to share their stories, insights, and expertise on investing in the health and life sciences industry.

This year’s event is all about exits. During the event, you’ll have to opportunity to:

Hear three successful entrepreneurs share their experiences of starting, growing and exiting their businesses, working with venture capital investors, and the role those investors played in their journey.
Follow a panel discussion with top-tier European venture capital investors in the health & life sciences field sharing their secrets to success.
Gain valuable insights on different exit strategies, pros and cons of each strategy, and navigating in the challenging market environment.

The event is a must-attend for investors, entrepreneurs and industry specialists interested in the health & life sciences industry. You will have the opportunity to network and connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about operating and investing in this sector.

Thank you for attending the event!

Please find the presentations below:
Case Forendo_Maarit Merla
Case Kaiku Health_Lauri Sippola

Event details

When: Tuesday 30 May,
8.15–13.00, incl. morning coffee and lunch

Where: Team Finland House, Porkkalankatu 1, Helsinki

For whom: Health & Life Sciences entrepreneurs, angel investors, institutional investors & family offices, tech transfer specialists, experts in the Health & Life Sciences sector, and anyone interested in investing in Health & Life Sciences and eager to network with like-minded.

Event agenda, Tuesday 30 May 2023

8:15-9:00

Morning coffee and networking
9:00-10:30

Session 1: Case examples of exits and IPOs in Finnish life sciences & biopharma
Welcome words
Harry Brade, Chairman of the Board, Business Finland Venture Capital

Biotech startup journey through pharma transaction and integration – Case Forendo
Maarit Merla, Executive Director, Site Lead, Organon R&D Finland Oy

The funding path of Aiforia – from university to IPO
Kaisa Helminen, Chief Operating Officer, Aiforia Technologies

Case Kaiku Health
Lauri Sippola, Co-founder of Kaiku Health and Managing Director of Elekta Oy

Q&A

Hosted by Sampo Sammalisto, Business Finland
10:30-11:00

Coffee break & networking
11:00-12:00

Session 2: Panel discussion – Pros and cons of different exit strategies from an investor perspective
Panelists:

Miia Kaye, Investment Manager, Tesi

Carl Kilander, Partner, HealthCap

Søren Lemonius, Managing General Partner, Sunstone Life Science Ventures

Shyam Masrani, Principal, Medicxi

Moderated by Sampo Sammalisto, Business Finland
12:00-13:00

Networking lunch