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Ypsomed Group

Brunnmattstrasse 6, Burgdorf, Bern, 3401, Switzerland

Overview

The Ypsomed Group is a leading developer and manufacturer of injection and infusion systems for self-medication and a renowned diabetes specialist with over 30 years’ experience. As a leader in innovation and technology, Ypsomed is the preferred partner for pharmaceutical and biotech companies for the supply of injections pens, autoinjectors and infusion systems to administer liquid drugs. Ypsomed promotes and sells its product portfolio under the umbrella brands, mylife Diabetescare directly to patients or through pharmacies and clinics, and under YDS Ypsomed Delivery Systems as business-to-business to pharmaceutical companies. Ypsomed has its headquarters in Burgdorf, Switzerland, and operates a global network of manufacturing sites, subsidiaries and distributors. The Ypsomed Group employs around 1400 employees.

Total investments
1
Lead investments
0
Investments · 12mo
0
Active investors
3

Sector focus

  • Medical Device
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Investment portfolio

  • CeQur Simplicity

    Participated · Equity · Apr 2021

    CeQur commercializes simple-to-use, wearable insulin-delivery devices designed to replace multiple daily injections, with CeQur Simplicity as its mealtime insulin patch offering. The company reports clinical evidence showing significantly improved A1C and time-in-range outcomes and cites studies and presentations supporting patient adherence. Adoption is expanding across primary care and endocrinology practices; the company says better than 85% of claims are covered as a pharmacy benefit with an average copay of less than $45 per month. Nearly 90% of patients reported better adherence with CeQur Simplicity versus multiple daily injections, according to cited patient-experience data. CeQur has new FDA clearances and an advancing pipeline that includes extended 7-day wear and 1-unit and 2-unit patch options. The company announced a $100 million Series E to fund commercial expansion, including growth of its field sales organization.

Team

  • Simon Michel

    CEO

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  • Willy Michel

    Chairman of the Board & Founder

  • Giovanna Davatz

    Senior Project Manager