EQT Life Sciences and Gimv Co-Lead €51M Series B in Exciva

January 20, 2026

EQT Life Sciences (via its LSP Dementia Fund) and Gimv co-led a €51 million Series B in German clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Exciva to fund a Phase 2 trial of its lead candidate, Deraphan, for agitation associated with Alzheimer's disease. Additional participants included Fountain Healthcare Partners, LifeArc, Carma Fund, Modi Ventures, Andera Partners, LBBW and returning investors; proceeds will support multinational Phase 2 studies across the EU, United States and Canada.

Buyers
EQT Life Sciences (LSP Dementia Fund), Gimv, Fountain Healthcare Partners, LifeArc, Carma Fund, Modi Ventures, Andera Partners, LBBW
Targets
Exciva (EXCIVA GmbH)
Industry
Biotechnology
Location
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Transaction Type
Growth capital

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