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The life sciences and healthcare sector in Catalonia has attracted more interest than nearly any other from national and international investors, with spectacular growth (x4) over the past five years. In 2022, companies in the BioRegion of Catalonia secured €445 million in investment, 77% in venture capital (VC), reaffirming the position of Barcelona and Catalonia among the top 10 best regions to invest in Europe.

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Fast growth of investment

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secured by startups and scaleups in the BioRegion in 2022

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growth in investment over past 5 years

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invested in the 1st megaround in the BioRegion (Impress, 2022)

International investment

Increasingly attractive for foreign capital

International VC firms’ investment in the BioRegion grew x3 between 2018 and 2022, with over +110 unique investors. VC firms that specialize in the life sciences established in the ecosystem have built an extensive, solid network of international connections, which have generated investment valued at €2.1 billion (€560 million in Catalan companies).

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of investment in VC rounds includes international firms (2022)

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international firms have invested in the BioRegion

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specialized investment companies (of 66 active)

Support for investors

Find the best projects to invest in

Our knowledge of research projects and startups in the BioRegion allows us to advise VCs and corporates looking to invest, as well as helping startups and spinoffs looking for funding. All of these stakeholders have a meeting place in the Invest BioRegion Portal.

Go to the Biocat investment portal
Support for investors looking for new projects to invest in
Programs

Matchmaking initiatives

These programs bring portfolios of entrepreneurship projects and startups in the BioRegion to national and international companies and investors.

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Invest BioRegion Portal

Find academic projects and startups from all over Catalonia that are looking for investment, licensing or co-development deals.

For investors, corporates, TTOs and startups

Investment attractionFinancing

The Investment Readiness Series

Program that brings together leaders of excellent research projects and investors.

For companies and research bodies with investment ready projects.

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Recommended resources and reading

Innovation: Pushing the deal market to adapt and evolve. 2024 Healthcare and Life Sciences Investment Outlook

KPMG

Advancing Health Through Innovation: New Drug Therapy Approvals 2023

FDA

Venture Capital Trends in Digital Health 2023

STOUT

11 clinical trials that will shape medicine in 2024

Nature Medicine
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