Novo Holdings

Sparrow Quantum Aps. is a Danish company specializing in quantum technology, particularly in the development of advanced light-matter interfaces. The firm focuses on creating deterministic single-photon sources, which are essential for various quantum technologies. Sparrow Quantum boasts the highest efficiency for on-chip single-photon sources globally, characterized by exceptional photon purity, indistinguishability, and outcoupling capabilities. This cutting-edge technology is rooted in over twenty years of research at the renowned Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen, from which the company holds exclusive licenses for key patents. By leveraging self-assembled quantum dots paired with slow-light photonic-crystal waveguides, Sparrow Quantum enhances light-matter interactions, providing critical advancements for its clients in the field of photonic quantum technology.

Acesion Pharma ApS is a biotech company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2011. The company specializes in the development of medical drugs for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia. Acesion Pharma focuses on creating SK channel inhibitors, which target specific ion channels in heart cells that are essential for generating the electrical signals that regulate heart rhythm. By inhibiting these channels, the company aims to provide safe and tolerable chronic treatments that prevent the recurrence of AF and support the maintenance of a normal heart rhythm.

Hemab is a company that creates preventative treatments for bleeding and thrombosis problems. The medicines developed by the business aggregate, modify, balance, and at times recruit endogenous clotting components already present in the blood to the site of injury, allowing patients to produce hemostatic plugs or clots to avert life-threatening complications. Hemab Therapeutics was established in 2017 in Copenhagen, Hovedstaden by Johan H. Faber and Mads Behrndt.

Hemab is a company that creates preventative treatments for bleeding and thrombosis problems. The medicines developed by the business aggregate, modify, balance, and at times recruit endogenous clotting components already present in the blood to the site of injury, allowing patients to produce hemostatic plugs or clots to avert life-threatening complications. Hemab Therapeutics was established in 2017 in Copenhagen, Hovedstaden by Johan H. Faber and Mads Behrndt.

Hemab is a company that creates preventative treatments for bleeding and thrombosis problems. The medicines developed by the business aggregate, modify, balance, and at times recruit endogenous clotting components already present in the blood to the site of injury, allowing patients to produce hemostatic plugs or clots to avert life-threatening complications. Hemab Therapeutics was established in 2017 in Copenhagen, Hovedstaden by Johan H. Faber and Mads Behrndt.

Orphazyme is a Copenhagen-based biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for lysosomal storage diseases, which are serious genetic disorders. Founded on scientific discoveries from the academic work of Professor Marja Jäättela and Thomas Kirkegaard Jensen at the Danish Cancer Society, Orphazyme collaborates with leading academic institutions across Europe and the United States. The company is actively engaged in biopharmaceutical research and development, and it has entered into a strategic partnership with CombiGene AB to advance its objectives in this field.

Antag Therapeutics ApS is a biotechnology company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing peptide drugs aimed at treating dietary-related metabolic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Antag Therapeutics focuses on creating peptide-based GIP receptor antagonists, which are designed to monitor and manage these metabolic conditions by reducing blood flow and lipid uptake in adipose tissue.

Orphazyme is a Copenhagen-based biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for lysosomal storage diseases, which are serious genetic disorders. Founded on scientific discoveries from the academic work of Professor Marja Jäättela and Thomas Kirkegaard Jensen at the Danish Cancer Society, Orphazyme collaborates with leading academic institutions across Europe and the United States. The company is actively engaged in biopharmaceutical research and development, and it has entered into a strategic partnership with CombiGene AB to advance its objectives in this field.

Acesion Pharma ApS is a biotech company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2011. The company specializes in the development of medical drugs for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia. Acesion Pharma focuses on creating SK channel inhibitors, which target specific ion channels in heart cells that are essential for generating the electrical signals that regulate heart rhythm. By inhibiting these channels, the company aims to provide safe and tolerable chronic treatments that prevent the recurrence of AF and support the maintenance of a normal heart rhythm.

Acesion Pharma ApS is a biotech company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2011. The company specializes in the development of medical drugs for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia. Acesion Pharma focuses on creating SK channel inhibitors, which target specific ion channels in heart cells that are essential for generating the electrical signals that regulate heart rhythm. By inhibiting these channels, the company aims to provide safe and tolerable chronic treatments that prevent the recurrence of AF and support the maintenance of a normal heart rhythm.

Avilex Pharma Aps is a biotechnology company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2012 as a spin-out from the University of Copenhagen. The company was established by Professor Kristian Strømgaard and Associate Professor Anders Bach, focusing on the development of innovative therapies for various neurological conditions. Avilex Pharma specializes in the creation of dimeric peptides that target PSD95 to address neuropathic pain, as well as the development of inhibitors and neuroprotectants aimed at treating ischemic stroke. By leveraging research from the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, the company strives to enhance patient recovery and improve treatment outcomes for those affected by these serious medical conditions.

Orphazyme is a Copenhagen-based biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for lysosomal storage diseases, which are serious genetic disorders. Founded on scientific discoveries from the academic work of Professor Marja Jäättela and Thomas Kirkegaard Jensen at the Danish Cancer Society, Orphazyme collaborates with leading academic institutions across Europe and the United States. The company is actively engaged in biopharmaceutical research and development, and it has entered into a strategic partnership with CombiGene AB to advance its objectives in this field.

Adenium Biotech ApS is a Danish biopharmaceutical company founded in 2011 and based in Copenhagen. The company specializes in the development and commercialization of antibiotics aimed at treating multi-drug resistant bacterial infections, particularly those acquired in hospital settings. Its primary focus includes complicated urinary tract infections and hospital or ventilator-acquired pneumonia, which are often caused by resistant Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Adenium Biotech's lead product, Arenicin, is a non-hemolytic antimicrobial peptide derived from lugworms, demonstrating strong efficacy against Gram-negative pathogens. The company operates as a semi-virtual biotech entity, supported by a team of experts and an international scientific advisory board, with the goal of advancing the Arenicin program through clinical development and regulatory filing.

EpiTherapeutics is dedicated to developing innovative cancer therapies through the exploration of epigenetics, a field advanced by Professor Kristian Helin and his team at the Biotech Research & Innovation Centre at the University of Copenhagen. The company focuses on small-molecule therapies, specifically targeting enzymes that regulate transcription in cancerous cells. EpiTherapeutics has established a library of selective small molecule inhibitors aimed at epigenetic regulation, particularly histone demethylases. Its lead pre-clinical compounds are currently being investigated for their potential effectiveness in treating various forms of cancer.

Nuevolution is a small molecule lead discovery company founded in 2001 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The company has developed Chemetics®, a patented hybrid technology that combines wet chemistry and molecular biology to accelerate drug discovery. This platform facilitates the rapid synthesis and DNA-tagging of over 1 billion diverse small molecule compounds, allowing for efficient screening and identification of potent drug leads. Nuevolution partners with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, having established agreements with major firms such as Merck, GlaxoSmithKline, and Novartis. The company is also involved in a joint venture with EpiTherapeutics and ExpreS2ion Biotechnologies to develop small molecule drugs targeting epigenetic factors, supported by a project budget from the Danish High Technology Fund. Nuevolution focuses on developing treatments for oncology and inflammatory diseases and also provides contract research services, generating revenue from multiple countries, including Denmark, Sweden, and the USA. The company is privately owned by several key Scandinavian investors.