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Roche Venture Fund

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Investor type

CVC

Founded

1896

AUM

$850 M

Location

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Investment Ticket

$5-10 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series B

Region of investment

Europe

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 11 May, 2025

Profile

Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible.

Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management.

Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).

Industry

Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Software Life Sciences HealthTech Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals MedTech Medical Devices

Roche Venture Fund Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Roche Venture Fund	Corporate VC (CVC)	Biotechnology Healthcare Services Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals MedTech Life Sciences	Seed Series A Series B	North America	$5-10 m	$516 M	December 2002

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FAQs about Roche Venture Fund

Is Roche Venture Fund a venture capital or private equity firm?

Roche Venture Fund operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Seed and Series B, writing tickets of $5-10 m.

Where is Roche Venture Fund located?

Roche Venture Fund is located in Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland.

When was Roche Venture Fund founded?

Roche Venture Fund was founded in 1896.

What sectors and industries does Roche Venture Fund invest in?

Roche Venture Fund invests in companies and startups in Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Software, Life Sciences, HealthTech, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, MedTech, Medical Devices.

What is Roche Venture Fund geographical focus of investments?

Roche Venture Fund invests in companies and startups in Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Roche Venture Fund typically invest in?

Roche Venture Fund invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B.

What is the usual amount of Roche Venture Fund investment?

Roche Venture Fund usually invests $5-10 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Roche Venture Fund?

Roche Venture Fund has around $850m assets under management.

When was Roche Venture Fund last fund created?

Roche Venture Fund last fund was created/launched in 2002-12-17

Is Roche Venture Fund impact investor?

Yes, Roche Venture Fund is impact investor.

What are the contacts of Roche Venture Fund?

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