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Joško Bobanovic

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Venture Partner, Sofinnova Partners - Industrial Biotech Strategy at Sofinnova Partners

Paris, France

Writes $10M – $50M checks · typically $25M

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About

Joško Bobanović is a Venture Partner in Sofinnova Partners' Industrial Biotech Strategy, which he joined in 2010, focusing on early-stage deals in Europe and North America across chemicals, agriculture, food, and materials. He previously worked on the investment team at iNovia Capital in Montreal, and before venture capital he founded an internet startup and a software company. He also mentors at the BIRD Incubator.

Contact· published on Joško's own website

Invests in

AgTechBiotechCleantechFoodTechNew Materials

Experience

  1. Sofinnova PartnersPartner, Industrial Biotechnologycurrent2010 — presentParis Area, France
  2. NOVAMEATDirector Board of Directorscurrent2024 — presentBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
  3. Prometheus MaterialsDirector Board of Directorscurrent2022 — present
  4. Protera BiosciencesDirector Board of Directorscurrent2020 — present
  5. DMC Biotechnologies, Inc.Director Board Of Directorscurrent2019 — presentBoulder, Colorado, USA
  6. BiosyntiaDirector Board of Directorscurrent2018 — presentCopenhagen Area, Denmark
  7. DNA ScriptDirector Board of Directorscurrent2016 — presentParis Area, France
  8. MetgenDirector Board of Directorscurrent2012 — presentTurku, Finland
  9. PyrowaveDirector Board of Directors2018 — 2025Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  10. Comet Bio, Inc.Board Director2015 — 2024London, ON, Canada
  11. Synthace LimitedBoard Director2013 — 2021London, United Kingdom
  12. CelluComp LtdBoard Director2013 — 2021Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  13. StatusNetBoard Director2009 — 2010Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  14. Ryma Technology SolutionsBoard Director2008 — 2010
  15. Nanoledge IncBoard Director2008 — 2010
  16. iNovia CapitalPrincipal2007 — 2010
  17. iNovia CapitalAssociate2003 — 2007
  18. Metafoam TechnologiesBoard Director2007 — 2010
  19. eMARFounder and President1999 — 2003
  20. L'OrealMarketing Associate2002
  21. Enel InternetFounder1995 — 1996

Skills & more

investments5private equity5venture capital4M&A experience15Cleantech57Marketing Strategy29Strategic Planning39Internet4Energy Efficiency9Investments46Venture CapitalMergers7
+3 moreStrategyPrivate EquityEntrepreneurship

Languages Croatian · English

From Joško's professional profile.

Investments

Board seats

BiosyntiaComet BioDMC BiotechnologiesDna ScriptMetgenProtera BiosciencesPyrowave

Investor

BiosyntiaCellucompComet BiorefiningDNA ScriptNovameatPrometheus MaterialsProteraPyrowave

Sources: the firm's website · curated public sources.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Joško Bobanovic?
Joško Bobanović is a Venture Partner in Sofinnova Partners' Industrial Biotech Strategy, which he joined in 2010, focusing on early-stage deals in Europe and North America across chemicals, agriculture, food, and materials. He previously worked on the investment team at iNovia Capital in Montreal, and before venture capital he founded an internet startup and a software company. He also mentors at the BIRD Incubator.
Where does Joško Bobanovic work?
Joško Bobanovic is Venture Partner, Sofinnova Partners - Industrial Biotech Strategy at Sofinnova Partners.
What does Joško Bobanovic invest in?
Joško Bobanovic invests in AgTech, Biotech, Cleantech, FoodTech, New Materials.
What check size does Joško Bobanovic write?
Joško Bobanovic typically writes checks of $10M – $50M.
What boards does Joško Bobanovic sit on?
Joško Bobanovic holds tracked board seats at Biosyntia, Comet Bio, DMC Biotechnologies, Dna Script, Metgen, Protera Biosciences, Pyrowave.
What companies has Joško Bobanovic invested in?
Investments tracked here include Biosyntia, Cellucomp, Comet Biorefining, DNA Script, Novameat, Prometheus Materials, Protera, Pyrowave.
Where did Joško Bobanovic go to school?
Joško Bobanovic studied at McGill University (MBA, Finance and Marketing); Dalhousie University (PhD, Ocean Physics); University of Zagreb / Sveučilište u Zagrebu (dipl. ing., Physics).

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