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Claris Ventures

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Claris Ventures SGR is a venture capital firm based in Italy, founded in 2019. Its first fund under management, Claris Biotech I, is focused on early stage investments in high potential biopharma companies arisen from the Italian R&D ecosystem – both local and international

We identify and support innovation in the pharmaceutical space, investing in new companies with transformational drugs under development. We aim at the highest impact possible on highly unmet patients need, building value around strong science.

Our pursuit for high potential projects involves every research center, clinical structure and company in the Italian life sciences network, whether the founding team is based in Italy or it includes Italian scientists abroad who have strong links with Italy.

Claris Ventures is authorized by Banca d’Italia (Albo SGR – Sezione Gestori di FIA – n. 176) and it is a member of the AIFI (Italian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association).

Strategy

Claris Ventures is the first VC firm in Italy with focus on biopharma projects ready to start clinical studies in 12-24 months. Our team provides resources, capabilities and connections to complete preclinical studies and run first in human trials. We are particularly interested in oncology, immunology, rare diseases and other therapeutic areas with limited treatment opportunities.

Claris Ventures allows scientific founders to focus on science and development, while supporting project management, finance and strategic development.

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