Life science growth capital for real businesses.

Telegraph Hill Partners looks at the life science industry a bit differently than most biotech venture capital funds. While startups aiming at breakthroughs in pharmaceuticals or medical devices often receive the headlines, we seek out the real businesses that are sometimes behind the scenes but create the foundation for the entire industry. THP targets commercial companies in growth areas within the healthcare sector, including life science technologies, medical devices, chemistry and reagent suppliers, healthcare services and information management. Often, the companies in which THP invests have been boot-strapped and we are their first institutional investor, but we are also comfortable participating in financings with other experienced investors. In many cases, we are the lead or sole investor. We respect managers who can demonstrate responsible growth in the form of strong product or service offerings, satisfied customers, efficient management processes and solid financial performance. If you are such a manager and are looking for a private equity partner, THP is a group that understands both your business and the way you do business.

Enabling the enablers.

THP's equity capital is used as a solution for the real issues facing life science growth companies and their owners. For classic growth equity, we ensure that our terms are consistent with the needs of the business as it expands. For acquisitions and management buyouts, we provide both the equity and expertise to structure a complete financing package to bring the transaction to a quick closure. For founders, we provide liquidity for a portion of one's holdings so that sights can be set on a larger liquidity event in the future. We know the challenges companies experience when growing, and understanding your specific needs and objectives will determine how we structure a transaction.THP brings deep experience in helping companies achieve successful outcomes. Our relationships within the life science and financial communities allow us to stay abreast of the thinking within strategic buyers as well as the capital markets. As a shareholder, THP actively works with our management partners to develop comprehensive strategic plans which will guide the company towards continued growth. Our experience tells us that there are no shortcuts-that satisfied customers, innovative products and strong financial performance are the foundation of a successful company.

Investing as a team. Advising as a partner.

THP consists of a complementary team of experienced venture investors, life science and healthcare experts, M&A professionals and successful entrepreneurs having decades of experience in their respective disciplines. The partners' extensive corporate development skills, industry knowledge, relationships and transaction expertise results in a highly focused firm that is well-positioned to assist our portfolio companies in optimizing their strategic positioning, financial flexibility, growth and liquidity options. The partners at THP work as a team on each of our investment opportunities, helping guide the management teams to stronger strategic plans and business models that will achieve their companies' revenue and profit potential, resulting in more valuable enterprises. After an investment, typically a THP partner joins the company's board and actively contributes as a director. If you are looking for a team of proven performers that have demonstrated success in venture investing, THP is a group that will help your business reach its full potential.