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Safeguard Scientifics
Private EquityActiveSafeguard Scientifics provides capital and operational support to growth-stage health care and technology companies.
127
Investments
6
Exits
—
AUM
4.7%
Exit Rate
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Investment Thesis & Strategy
Safeguard Scientifics invests in growth-stage fintech and healthcare companies, providing both capital and operational support. They target companies with high growth potential and the need for strategic guidance.
Investment Activity
Deals per year over the last 7 years
2
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20071
20080
20091
20102
20111
2012Portfolio Companies
Selected investments from their portfolio of 127 companies
V
VerticalNet
Enterprise · Growth, 0
G
GSI Health
Healthcare · Growth, 2012
A
AppFirst
Cybersecurity · Growth, 2011
I
Iora Health
Healthcare · Growth, 2011
T
ThingWorx
IoT · Growth, 2010
M
MedVentive
Healthcare · Growth, 2008
S
SilkRoad Technology
SaaS · Growth, 2007
B
Beyond.com
Marketplaces · Growth, 2007
C
Cancer Genetics
Biotech · Growth, 2007
L
LifeShield
Cybersecurity · Growth, 2007
A
Alverix
Biotech · Growth, 2006
N
NuPathe
Biotech · Growth, 2006
Notable Exits
CompanyTypeYearValue / Acquirer
SilkRoad TechnologyAcquisition2017—
MedRiskAcquisition2016—
NuPatheAcquisition2014—
AlverixAcquisition2010—
IHSIPO2005—
NovavaxIPO2000—
Frequently Asked Questions
Safeguard Scientifics focuses on Series B, Series C+ stage investments.