Fresenius Ventures
Profile, fund size and leaders
Fresenius Ventures is the corporate venture arm of Fresenius, a healthcare company. It was founded in 2026 and is based in Bad Homburg, Germany. It invests from pre-seed to growth. Sectors it names: biotech and life sciences, medical devices, healthcare and digital health.
- Commitment by parentS1
- EUR 200M+
Every figure links to its source
Snapshot
Data behind this graphic
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Pre-seed to Growth |
| Sectors | Biotech and life sciences, Medical devices, Healthcare and digital health |
| Geography | Global |
| Offices | Bad Homburg, Germany |
Sources: S1 Fresenius: Fresenius establishes venture fund of more than 200 million euros.
Where it invests and who leads it
LeadersS2S3
- Thomas Michael ThestrupManaging Director and Head of Fresenius VenturesFind on LinkedInFirm page
- Lola BuonoInvestment ManagerFind on LinkedIn
Key facts
| Fact | Value | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent company | Fresenius | Single source | S1 |
| Parent industry | Healthcare and life sciences | Single source | S1 |
| Founded | 2026 | Single source | S1 |
| Headquarters | Bad Homburg, Germany | Single source | S2 |
| Status | Active | Single source | S1 |
| Capital source | Parent company only | Single source | S1 |
| Headline size | EUR 200M+ (Commitment by parent) | Single source | S1 |
| Stages | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth | Single source | S1 |
Recent rounds
| Date | Company | Round | Amount | Led by the firm | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Avelios Medical | Not stated | Not stated | No | S4 |
History
- Fresenius establishes Fresenius Ventures (23 July 2026).S1
Portfolio
Portfolio company named in public sources: Avelios Medical.S4
Official pages
Read the firm's own pages for current information.
- Website www.fresenius.com/fresenius-ventures
Sources
- S1Fresenius: Fresenius establishes venture fund of more than 200 million eurosFirm
- S2Fresenius press release: Fresenius establishes venture fund (PDF, 2026-07-23)Firm
- S3Global Corporate Venturing: Fresenius hires new investment manager (Lola Buono)Press
- S4Fresenius corporate news (EQS): Fresenius invests in Avelios Medical and expands partnership with SAP (6 May 2026)Parent company
- S5IT Boltwise: Fresenius Ventures EUR 200 million fund for health-sector start-upsPress
Disclaimer and corrections
Not affiliated. This page is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Fresenius Ventures or any company named on it. Names and trademarks belong to their owners. Informational only. This is a public-source reference. It is not investment, legal or tax advice and not an offer or solicitation. Sources. Each figure names its source. Figures may have changed. Please read the firm's official pages, linked above. Corrections and takedown. To report an error or ask for a change or removal, use the correction form or email Richard@CorporateVentureCapital.com.
Spotted a mistake? Report a correction.