Access to finance and a solid capital base are key requisites for the success of companies. Both public and private funds are needed, generally at different stages, to ensure financial backing throughout the lifespan of the company, and starting with the proof-of-principle. Public institutions provide ample finance opportunities for creation of companies (Seed and Early stage). At local level, companies in BioBasque may start with support from Seed Capital and Seed Guipuzcoa, and typically also with the investment capital of SGCR at early stage.

Life science companies in BioBasque additionally benefit from Spanish funds equally focused on high-tech initiatives.

Private funds are also available to support growth of successful biocompanies. In addition to some local venture capital market (Talde, Ysios), the industrial tradition has nurtured a number of private investors, Business Angels and, in the last years, other entities such as pension funds and specialised banks are finding the growing life science sector attractive and already 10% of the biocompanies include them in their capital base.

If interested in investing in the life sciences field in BioBasque, you are cordially invited to contact us