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Antoine Papiernik is currently Chairman & Managing Partner at Sofinnova Partners SAS since 2017.
Current directorships include Gecko, Inc., SafeHealth Life Insurance Co., France Invest, RefleXion Medical, Inc. (since 2014), Mainstay Medical Ltd., HighLife SAS, Tissium SA, Pi-Cardia Ltd., Inspirna, Inc., SafeHeal SAS, Noema Pharma AG, Mnemo Therapeutics SAS, Home Biosciences SAS, and Moon Surgical SAS (since 2023).
Former roles include Director at SpineVision SAS, CoTherix, Inc., CoAxia, Inc., Diatos SA (1999–2009), Medtronic CoreValve LLC (2006–2011), Entourage Medical Technologies, Inc., Mainstay Medical International Ltd., Novuspharma SpA, Actelion Ltd., Orexo AB, Biolipox AB, Lectus Therapeutics Ltd. (2005–2011), Addex Therapeutics Ltd. (2010–2013), PRO-MED Medizinische Produktions & Handels AG (2010–2013), Fovea Pharmaceuticals SA (2005–2009), Movetis NV (2006–2010), Stentys SA, EOS SpA (2006–2013), Auris Medical AG (2013–2017), CDC Entreprises Innovation as Investment Director, ReCor Medical, Inc., Pixium Vision SA (2013–2017), MedDay Pharmaceuticals SA, Auris Medical Holding AG, CorWave SA, Impatients NV, Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd., May Health SAS, MD Start SA, Shockwave Medical, Inc. (2013–2024), and ProQR Therapeutics NV.
Education includes an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (1992) and an undergraduate degree from INSEEC Business School (1998).
Antoine Papiernik active positions
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Sofinnova Partners SAS
Sofinnova Partners SAS Investment ManagersFinance Sofinnova Partners invests in companies located in the United States, France and Europe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of life sciences and technology sectors. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. | Chairman | 01/04/2017 |
Reflexion Medical, Inc.
Reflexion Medical, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops cancer therapy solutions | Director/Board Member | 04/04/2014 |
France Invest
France Invest Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Director/Board Member | - |
Inspirna, Inc.
Inspirna, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Discovers and develops drugs for cancer | Director/Board Member | - |
HighLife SAS
HighLife SAS Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops percutaneous mitral valve replacement therapies | Director/Board Member | - |
Mainstay Medical Ltd.
Mainstay Medical Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Operates as a medical device company | Director/Board Member | - |
Gecko, Inc.
Gecko, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides software engineering, healthcare and fintech services | Director/Board Member | - |
SafeHeal SAS
SafeHeal SAS Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops anastomosis protection devices for improved patient recovery and reduced healthcare costs | Director/Board Member | - |
SafeHealth Life Insurance Co.
SafeHealth Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance services | Director/Board Member | - |
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| Private companies | 48 |
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SpineVision SAS
SpineVision SAS Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and markets implants for the treatment of spinal disorders | Health Technology |
CoTherix, Inc.
CoTherix, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops therapeutic products | Health Technology |
CoAxia, Inc.
CoAxia, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Develops & markets technologies to reduce neurologic damage | Health Services |
Diatos SA
Diatos SA Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops innovative therapies for the treatment of cancer | Health Technology |
Medtronic CoreValve LLC
Medtronic CoreValve LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops products that provide alternetive to heart valve replacement surgery | Health Technology |
Entourage Medical Technologies, Inc.
Entourage Medical Technologies, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops medical devices | Health Technology |
Mainstay Medical International Ltd.
Mainstay Medical International Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Operates as a medical device company, which is engaged in the development of neurostimulation therapies for the population of people with debilitating chronic low back pain | Health Technology |
Novuspharma SpA
Novuspharma SpA Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Researches treatments for cancer and develops pharmaceuticals related to cancer treatments | Health Technology |
Actelion Ltd.
Actelion Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops, produces and markets pharmaceutical drugs | Health Technology |
Sofinnova Partners SAS
Sofinnova Partners SAS Investment ManagersFinance Sofinnova Partners invests in companies located in the United States, France and Europe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of life sciences and technology sectors. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Orexo AB
Orexo AB Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and commercializes pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Biolipox AB
Biolipox AB Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and manufactures pharmaceuticals products | Health Technology |
Gecko, Inc.
Gecko, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides software engineering, healthcare and fintech services | Technology Services |
Lectus Therapeutics Ltd.
Lectus Therapeutics Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Developed ion channel modulators and therapeutics | Health Technology |
Addex Therapeutics Ltd.
Addex Therapeutics Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and commercializes drugs | Health Technology |
PRO-MED Medizinische Produktions & Handels AG
PRO-MED Medizinische Produktions & Handels AG Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Designs, develops and manufactures disposable drug delivery systems | Health Technology |
Fovea Pharmaceuticals SA
Fovea Pharmaceuticals SA Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and commercializes drugs for the treatment of ocular diseases | Health Technology |
Movetis NV
Movetis NV Pharmaceuticals: GenericHealth Technology Specializes in developing compounds for gastrointestinal disorders | Health Technology |
Stentys SA
Stentys SA Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Engages in development and production of coronary stents | Health Technology |
SafeHealth Life Insurance Co.
SafeHealth Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance services | Finance |
EOS SpA
EOS SpA Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures biopharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
France Invest
France Invest Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Auris Medical AG
Auris Medical AG Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures electronic devices for ear disorders | Health Technology |
CDC Entreprises Innovation
CDC Entreprises Innovation Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
MD Start SA
MD Start SA BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops medical device technology | Health Technology |
ReCor Medical, Inc.
ReCor Medical, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops novel therapeutic ultrasound catheter technologies | Health Technology |
Reflexion Medical, Inc.
Reflexion Medical, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops cancer therapy solutions | Health Technology |
Mainstay Medical Ltd.
Mainstay Medical Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Operates as a medical device company | Health Technology |
Pixium Vision SA
Pixium Vision SA Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Operates as a bioelectronics company that develops bionic vision systems | Health Technology |
MedDay Pharmaceuticals SAS
MedDay Pharmaceuticals SAS BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company developing new drugs for nervous system disorders | Health Technology |
HighLife SAS
HighLife SAS Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops percutaneous mitral valve replacement therapies | Health Technology |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Tissium SA
Tissium SA BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops biomorphic and programmable polymers for tissue reconstruction | Health Technology |
Shockwave Medical, Inc.
Shockwave Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops intravascular devices for calcified cardiovascular disease | Health Technology |
Auris Medical Holding AG /Old/
Auris Medical Holding AG /Old/ Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures electronic devices for ear disorders | Health Technology |
ProQR Therapeutics NV
ProQR Therapeutics NV Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a biopharmaceutical company with interest in the discovery and development of therapeutics for the treatment of genetic disorders | Health Technology |
Pi-Cardia Ltd.
Pi-Cardia Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops catheter for the treatment of aortic stenosis | Health Technology |
CorWave SA
CorWave SA Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a clinical stage company that develops and manufactures blood pumps | Commercial Services |
Impatients NV
Impatients NV Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a healthcare technology platform that connects patients, physicians and Biopharma partners | Technology Services |
Inspirna, Inc.
Inspirna, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Discovers and develops drugs for cancer | Health Technology |
Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and distributes molecular weight drugs | Health Technology |
SafeHeal SAS
SafeHeal SAS Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops anastomosis protection devices for improved patient recovery and reduced healthcare costs | Health Technology |
INSEEC Business School
INSEEC Business School Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Functions as a College/University | Commercial Services |
May Health SAS
May Health SAS BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a clinical-stage medical device company that develops treatments for women with PCOS-related infertility | Health Technology |
Noema Pharma AG
Noema Pharma AG Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a clinical stage biotech company that provide therapeutics for central nervous system | Commercial Services |
Mnemo Therapeutics SAS
Mnemo Therapeutics SAS Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops cell therapies that create accessible cures for solid tumors and blood cancers | Commercial Services |
Home Biosciences SAS
Home Biosciences SAS BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as biotechnology company | Health Technology |
Moon Surgical SAS
Moon Surgical SAS Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops AI powered surgical robot and software platform | Health Technology |
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