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HighCape Partners

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HighCape Partners invests in high-margin life sciences companies.

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founded date

01.01.2013

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Private

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HighCape Partners is a growth equity firm based in New York that specializes in investing in commercial-stage life sciences companies. Their focus is on companies that are commercializing high-margin life sciences products. HighCape helps transform their portfolio companies into sustainable businesses with multiple exit alternatives by turning them into scalable commercial entities. Founded in 2013, the firm has a track record of helping companies grow and succeed in the life sciences industry.
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