Novo Nordisk Foundation
Overview
Novo Nordisk Foundation is an independent Danish enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives to improve people's health and the sustainability of society and the planet. It funds its grants and initiatives through the financial returns generated by its wholly-owned holding and investment company, Novo Holdings A/S, which holds the controlling interest in Novo Nordisk A/S and Novonesis A/S.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galecto Biotech | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| Adcendo | - | Grant | Lead |
| SelekTx | Dec 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Embark Laboratories | - | Seed | Co-investor |
| VenomAid Diagnostics | Jul 2020 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Key People
Aslak Lau Rolvsen
Learning & Development Partner
Bettina Louise Lynghede
P&O Development Partner, People & Organization, P&O Partner, People & Organization
Helle Helgren
Internal Change and Comunication Partner, P&O Development
Joan Bentzen
Impact partner
Sidsel Ebbesen
P&O Partner
Charlotte Bailey
Senior Portfolio Manager
Jesper Laursen
Senior Communication Partner
Rikke Christensen
Senior Impact Partner at Novo Nordisk Foundation, Senior Impact Partner
Susanne Toft
Senior P&O Partner
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Novo Nordisk Foundation based?
Novo Nordisk Foundation is headquartered in Denmark.
When was Novo Nordisk Foundation founded?
Novo Nordisk Foundation was founded in 1924.
How many portfolio companies does Novo Nordisk Foundation have?
Novo Nordisk Foundation has 15 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Novo Nordisk Foundation's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Galecto Biotech, Adcendo, SelekTx, Embark Laboratories, VenomAid Diagnostics.
What was Novo Nordisk Foundation's most recent investment shown here?
Novo Nordisk Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in SelekTx in 2024.
What sectors does Novo Nordisk Foundation focus on?
Novo Nordisk Foundation focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Novo Nordisk Foundation focus on?
Novo Nordisk Foundation typically invests at the MultiStage stage.