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Novartis

also invests · investor profileUnicorn exit · $1.7Bacquired by MorphoSys

Basel, CH · 5 known investors

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Acquired by MorphoSys AG June 2021 · $1.7B ($34.00 per share in cash, total equity value of $1.7 billion) · source ↗

Novartis is a pharmaceutical company that develops and markets prescription medicines for patients across therapeutic areas including multiple sclerosis, breast cancer, and inflammatory conditions. Its medicines include treatments for HR+/HER2- early breast cancer and polymyalgia rheumatica.

Investors · 5

Founder mafia

18 people who came through Novartis went on to found or lead other companies.

+ 6 more

Acquisitions · 6

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
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Frequently asked questions

What does Novartis do?
Novartis is a pharmaceutical company that develops and markets prescription medicines for patients across therapeutic areas including multiple sclerosis, breast cancer, and inflammatory conditions. Its medicines include treatments for HR+/HER2- early breast cancer and polymyalgia rheumatica.
Who are Novartis's investors?
Novartis's investors include Clal Biotechnology Industries, ExSight Ventures, Longitude Capital, Tachyon Ventures, The Column Group.
Who acquired Novartis?
Novartis was acquired by MorphoSys.
Where is Novartis headquartered?
Novartis is headquartered in Basel, CH.