SV Life Sciences Fund I (SVLSFI)
SVLSF I closed in 1994 with total commitments of $100 million.
As at 31 December 2006, SVLSF I had invested $123 million in 31
portfolio companies.
To go to individual portfolio companies websites please click
on company logo.
General Surgical Innovations: US
First investment: 1995 - Early Stage - Exited
Minimally invasive approach to hernia repair and incontinence (purchased
by United States Surgical).
Genosis: UK
First investment: 1999 - Start Up
Male and female home fertility diagnostics.
Leica Microsystems: Germany
First investment: 1998 - Buy Out - Exited
Manufactures and markets microscopes and neurosurgical equipment.
MedNova: Ireland
First investment: 1996 - Start Up
Devices for interventional radiology and cardiology.
Micromass: UK
First investment: 1996 - Buy Out - Exited
Minimally invasive approach to hernia repair and incontinence (purchased
by Waters).
MicroMed: US
First investment: 1998 - Early Stage
Left ventricular assist devices
Nexan: UK
First investment: 1996 - Start Up - Exited
Remote telemonitoring devices.
Orthovita: US
First investment: 1997 - Early Stage - Exited
Novel bone substitute materials.
Sirona Dental Systems: Germany
First investment: 1997 - Buy Out - Exited
Dental equipment manufacturer.