Novo Holdings

A Danish holding and investment company, wholly owned by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, investing in life science companies and managing a broad investment portfolio.

Holding Company Active Hellerup, Denmark Est. 1999
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
2
in our dataset
Rounds participated
6
Rounds led
2
Rounds' value
$144.4M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
A Round, D Round, Seed, G Round, E Round, Pre-Seed, F Round, C Round, B Round

About

Novo Holdings is a holding and investment company responsible for managing the assets and wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. It is the controlling shareholder of Novo Nordisk A/S and Novonesis A/S. Novo Holdings invests in life science companies across all development stages and also manages a diverse portfolio of equities, bonds, real estate, infrastructure assets, and private equity investments. The company aims to generate attractive long-term returns to support the Novo Nordisk Foundation's purpose of improving people's health and the sustainability of society and the planet.

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Investment activity

Portfolio by sector

Agriculture & Food Technologies1
Health Tech & Life Sciences1

Q&A

What is Novo Holdings' primary focus as an investment firm?
Novo Holdings is the wholly owned holding company of the Novo Nordisk Foundation, primarily managing its substantial investment portfolio with a focus on long-term returns. It is a global leader in life sciences investment, supporting companies at every stage of development.
What types of investment stages does Novo Holdings participate in?
Novo Holdings participates in a broad range of investment stages, including Pre-Seed, Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, E Round, F Round, and G Round.
Can you name some of Novo Holdings' recent portfolio companies?
Novo Holdings has recently invested in HPNow, a company focused on Hydrogen Peroxide Generation Solutions, and Magenta Medical, which specializes in Self-Expanding Percutaneous Mechanical Circulatory Support.
What is Novo Holdings' investment range?
Novo Holdings' investment range is between $14.84 million and $105 million.
Which sectors does Novo Holdings primarily invest in?
Novo Holdings shows a concentration in the Agriculture & Food Technologies sector and the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector, with one investment round in each.
When was Novo Holdings founded?
Novo Holdings was established in 1999.
What was Novo Holdings' most recent investment activity?
Novo Holdings made an investment in July 2024, adding a new portfolio company.
Can you describe a notable investment made by Novo Holdings in the Health Tech sector?
In July 2024, Novo Holdings participated in an E Round for Magenta Medical, a company developing Self-Expanding Percutaneous Mechanical Circulatory Support, which raised $224.9 million.
What is a notable investment by Novo Holdings in the Agriculture & Food Technologies sector?
In September 2023, Novo Holdings invested in HPNow, a company that provides Hydrogen Peroxide Generation Solutions, as part of its C Round, which raised $28.53 million.
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