hVIVO

is a rapidly growing early-stage Contract Research Organisation (CRO) and the global leader in human challenge trials. The company delivers end-to-end clinical development services to a diverse and expanding client base, including seven of the world’s ten largest biopharma companies. hVIVO specialises in conducting human challenge trials across multiple infectious and respiratory indications, leveraging its state-of-the-art quarantine facility in London—the largest of its kind worldwide. The company also offers comprehensive virology and immunology laboratory services under the hLAB brand. Through its German subsidiary, CRS, hVIVO operates a 120-bed capacity across Mannheim and Kiel, providing early-phase clinical trial services, including first-in-human and proof-of-concept studies. Its second subsidiary, Venn Life Sciences, offers Early Drug Development Consulting and Biometry services to the biopharma sector. The Group provides fully integrated drug development solutions from preclinical stages through Phase II trials, alongside patient recruitment via FluCamp. Additionally, its five clinical sites support outpatient Phase II and III trials, ensuring a seamless and efficient pathway from discovery to late-stage development. The last investment ($2.60M Series B) was made on 13th October 2009 by Aquarius Equity Partners. This United Kingdom-based company has been continuously evolving since its establishment in 1989 and operates in the Biotechnology and Health Care industries.