GBS Ventures

At GBS we're focused on one only mission: to help talented people build great life science technology companies. The GBS team use their experience in life science investing to: -take an active role at the board level in portfolio companies, -provide strategic advice and support at all stages of company development, and -access specialist scientific and technical advice and introductions to international contacts and corporate collaborators. GBS seeks to lead investments in life science companies that have, or can develop, the following attributes: -a significant Australian presence with assets, employees, or activities in Australia, -world-leading technology with comprehensive patent protection based on excellent science and with the potential for multiple applications, -an experienced management team, or an entrepreneur who will form the nucleus of the management team, -significant international market opportunities, -a business with a coherent commercialization plan, rather than a stand-alone project, -potential for a high return on investment, and an identifiable exit mechanism, such as a public flotation or trade sale, and --Particular areas of interest include therapeutic or device opportunities from product-focused companies at or near the clinic. We seek to understand the medical need, regulatory challenges, and path to registration and reimbursement for new technologies. We are experts at balancing the clinical and regulatory advantages of Australia with major market engagement. GBS has a proven track record of syndicating investments with leading US venture firms when financing or market opportunities warrant.