Today on the Investing & Other Stories Podcast your host Margarita Triantafyllidou, CFA welcomes Biotech Venture Capitalist Lovisa Backemar, a Principal at Eir Ventures.  

They delve into the world of biotech investments, an asset class way out of Margarita’s comfort zone. In this exciting episode, you'll learn about: The extended time horizon and unique risks of investing in biotech - The potential role of AI in accelerating drug discovery and approval processes, Lovisa’s fascinating career journey from a medical doctor to a venture capitalist, and examples of drug innovation for women’s health issues.

Discover what it takes to successfully navigate this complex, yet rewarding, asset class.

00:00 Introduction to Biotech Investing

02:55 Lovisa’s Career Journey: From Medicine to Venture Capital

10:04 Sneak Peek: How a Venture Capitalist invests in Biotech Startups

15:59 Biotech Basics: What is Biotech and the Time Horizon & Risk Profile it Requires

19:05 Uses of AI in Drug Discovery and Approval Process

21:04 Example of a Biotech Investment Solving a key Women’s Health Issue

24:47 How Gender Equal (or Unequal) is the Biotech industry?

27:53 Fundraising Tips for Women Founders

30:00 Trends in Biotech for 2025

34:05 Lovisa’s 3 Tips for Successful Investments in Biotech

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