DNB//Back Bay and SwedenBIO have finalized a Silver Patron agreement to intensify and expand their cooperation, focusing on international activities.
– We are very happy to welcome DNB//Back Bay as a patron. US markets and investors are priority for many Swedish life science companies. This long-term strategic partnership will enable SwedenBIO’s members to leverage DNB//Back Bay’s knowledge and network, says Marjo Puumalainen, International Director at SwedenBIO.
DNB headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and Back Bay Life Science Advisors, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, are recognized leaders in global life science development and banking. Together they have a unique position bridging the Nordic and US markets.
– We are proud supporters of the mission and work of SwedenBIO. At DNB//Back Bay, we support Nordic and US collaboration by advising and funding the companies who are improving human health. We advise on critical strategic issues and our investment and corporate bankers execute on licensing, partnering, M&A and the capital markets through to IPO and beyond, says Anne Grabe, Global Head of Healthcare Banking, DNB Bank.
The DNB // Back Bay Partnership was formalized to drive global healthcare growth and innovation. The Partnership provides a full range of strategic advisory and financing capabilities along the full continuum of life science and healthcare company development.
– For companies in need of positioning, prioritization, and development or commercial strategies, or those ready for the public equity and debt capital markets, the partnership between DNB Bank and Back Bay Life Science Advisors has created a skilled and dedicated team of more than 100 people worldwide with our own mission: driving healthcare. We invite SwedenBIO members to connect with us for any questions at any time, says Jonathan Gertler, CEO and Managing Partner, Back Bay Life Science Advisors.
Becoming a Patron means joining a select group dedicated to advancing the mission of SwedenBIO. Patrons are chosen based on their expertise and capacity to make significant contributions to SwedenBIO’s goals. The patron system is also open to companies outside of Sweden, making it a global initiative.
To contact DNB//Back Bay send an email to: healthcarepartnership@bblsa.com
To read more about the patron program click here.
