BioPacificVentures
Contact Details
Email:
Andrew.kelly@biopacificventures.com
Street Address:
Level 6, 2 Kitchener Street
Auckland
New Zealand
Postal Address:
PO Box 6466
AUCKLAND
New Zealand
Organisation Summary
Organisation Type:
Venture Capital company
Specialties:
BioPacificVentures specialises in investing in companies at the convergence of food and health with a focus on wellness through prevention.
Profile
BioPacificVentures is one of the world's largest food, nutrition and agriculturally focused venture capitalists, specialising in the convergence of food and health with a focus on prevention, nutrition, food technology and agbiotech.
BioPacificVentures is supported by strategic and financial investors with global reach and industry specific expertise. The largest investor is the world’s biggest food company, Nestlé; the largest local investor is the leading agribusiness firm PGG Wrightson.
While investments are made across the whole life science spectrum, BioPacificVentures has a particular focus on opportunities in the emerging "wellness through prevention" market, reflecting the increasing trend in healthcare towards the prevention of chronic diseases. Opportunities of particular interest include functional and medical foods, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, skin care, dietary supplements, infant and sports nutrition, immune stimulation and anti-aging therapies.