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Merlin Biomed
Merlin Biomed

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About Company
Merlin Biomed is a healthcare-focused investment firm founded in 1998.

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founded date

01.01.1998

founders

IPO status

Private

Description

Based in New York, Merlin Biomed invests in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare sectors. With a portfolio of startups including ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, FibroGen, and Calypso Medical, the firm typically invests in companies that are 6-10 years old with a value of $10-50 million. Merlin Biomed has a higher than average amount of lead investments and had a significant number of exits in 2014. The firm was created by Stuart T. Weisbrod and often co-invests with Bay City Capital, Versant Ventures, and Venrock.
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New York, NY, USA

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Website URL

http://merlinbiomed.com
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Financials

Investments
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Date 
name 
Lead 
type 
Raised 
05.11.2009
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People

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Stuart T. Weisbrod
Stuart T. Weisbrod

Stuart T. Weisbrod

current job

Merlin Biomed
Merlin Biomed

organization founded

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Stuart T. Weisbrod

Stuart T. Weisbrod

Employee Profiles
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Stuart T. Weisbrod
Stuart T. Weisbrod

Stuart T. Weisbrod

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