Sunstone Capital
Venture capitalFrederiksberg · Pre-Seed–Series B · 13 people tracked
Investment thesis
Sunstone Life Science Ventures backs early-stage European life science companies developing novel human therapeutics. The firm's stated purpose is to identify, enable, and empower promising therapeutics innovations, helping translate new science into new products that improve patient outcomes. It aims to create value for innovators, investors, and healthcare systems worldwide. Since its founding in 2007, the firm has supported a range of clinical trials and contributed to bringing new drugs to market. Its portfolio is managed through a series of funds. The firm is supported by InnovFin Equity, backed by the European Union under Horizon 2020 Financial Instruments and the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI).
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 13 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 8 of 46 portfolio companiesBiotech ×4Medical Devices ×3Digital Health ×2Healthtech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1Creator Economy ×1Deep Tech ×1
HQs:Denmark×2United States×2France×1United Kingdom×1
Investments · 46 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBiotechThousand Oaks, US
David Piacquad(Executive Officer)Francois de Carbonnel(Director)Brian M. McNamee(Executive Officer)Tyler Jacks(Director)Ronald D. Sugar(Director)Robert A. Bradway(Executive Officer, Director)
BloomNation is an online marketplace that connects consumers with local florists for handcrafted flower arrangements and plant deliveries for occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations.
ConsumerMarketplaces
DiogenX is a preclinical-stage biotech company developing biologic therapeutics for diabetes, with a focus on a first-in-class regenerative treatment for type 1 diabetes.
BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthMarseille, FR
Benjamin Charles(CEO)Patrick Collombat
Egalet is a specialty pharmaceutical company developing pain management and opioid products with abuse-deterrent technology.
BiotechMedical DevicesWayne, US
ANDREA HESLIN SMILEY(Director)JOSEPH MCINNIS(Director)BARBARA A. CARLIN(SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER)MATTHEW PAULS(Director)TODD HOLMES(Director)ROBERT S. RADIE(CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER)
Lundbeck is a global pharmaceutical company specializing in researching, developing, manufacturing, and commercializing medications for brain diseases and neurological conditions.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesCopenhagen, DK
Biopharmaceutical company targeting RIG-I for immune-mediated treatment of cancer and viral diseases; acquired by Merck in 2017.
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 4
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunstone Partners IIILPs: Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | 2022 | — | -18.8% | 0.83x | 0.00x |
| Sunstone Partners IILPs: Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | 2020 | — | 18.8% | 1.55x | 0.60x |
| SunStone Co-InvestmentLPs: San Diego City Employees' Retirement System | 2015 | — | 43.3% | 5.04x | 5.04x |
| Sunstone Partners ILPs: Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | 2015 | — | 34.3% | 3.30x | 2.49x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Sunstone Capital invest at?
- Sunstone Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does Sunstone Capital focus on?
- Sunstone Capital focuses on Biotech, Deep Tech, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- Where is Sunstone Capital located?
- Sunstone Capital is headquartered in Frederiksberg, EU.
- Does Sunstone Capital lead rounds?
- Sunstone Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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