OrbiMed Advisors

OrbiMed Advisors

Founded: 1989
Number of deals: 14
Number of companies: 10

Scoop: Fund manager OrbiMed was founded in 1989 by Samuel Isaly. The company launched its venture capital arm in 1993. In 2007, the New York-based firm expanded into Asia, opening offices in Mumbai, India and Shanghi, China. With $5 billion in its coffers, OrbiMed is the largest healthcare-focused firm in the world. Its managers invest in the health sciences industry worldwide, with a diverse portfolio of companies at all stages of development and backgrounds, including large pharmaceutical companies, private start-ups and university spinouts. Notable companies in its portfolio include Pacira Biotech, Enobia and Acceleron.

Portfolio Company News:
3-V Biosciences garners $30M in venture funds
Enobia grabs $50 million in third venture round
Pacira adds $55M in venture funds
BiPar, Singulex raise fresh funds
Emerging Drug Developer: Acceleron Pharma