‘Milestones in medical technology’ is the title of a new series of the SHS Newsletter. In future, you can regularly read about innovations from the world of medical technology that have had a profound influence on our lives. Today’s milestone concerns a tiny balloon that has already saved countless lives. We thank the University Library […]

Coming up with reliable figures for the process of infection with the coronavirus requires tests that are dependable and, above all, quick. With the Octea SARS-CoV-2 system, GNA Biosolutions has developed a molecular, highly sensitive test method that delivers a test result with 96.7 percent accuracy in decentralized laboratories in approximately 40 minutes’ time. Octea […]

Develco Pharma, a Swiss-German firm, has been developing and producing orally administered, delayed-release drugs with special formulations since 2006. Since 2016, the company has produced these drugs in a state-of-the-art production facility located in Schopfheim, in the Baden region of Germany. The dynamic, medium-sized company is gradually growing its pipeline for new drugs, and there […]

For the medium-sized Swiss firm Tri Dental Implants Int. AG, CE approval for matrix®, the world’s first digital dental implant, represents a breakthrough! This is a real milestone for matrix®, which permits realisation of single-tooth treatment or multi-unit bridges directly on the implant, without the use of an abutment. The CE approval means that the […]

In Germany alone, there are some 20 million individuals suffering from mental illness. Depressive disorders are very common. The online app by Selfapy, which takes the form of a course with interactive exercises, helps sufferers free themselves from negative mindsets and thus improve their mood. The Selfapy offer is scientifically sound and is supervised by […]

CARLO®, which stands for ‘Cold Ablation Robot-guided Laser Osteotome’, is a high-tech robot system with which human bones can be cut with extreme precision but without contact, by means of nothing but lasers. CARLO® was developed by AOT AG (Advanced Osteotomy Tools) of Switzerland. Offering maximum patient safety, this system for laser-assisted, touchless surgery offers […]

In December 2020, healthcare investor SHS sold its 100% stake in the Rosenheim, Germany-based medtech specialist puracon GmbH to Klingel medical metal group. With packaging and validation solutions by full-service provider puracon, the Klingel medical metal group can offer its medtech customers a complete package of services from a single source. You can learn more […]

Since November 2020, Dr. André Zimmermann has written a regular column on the topic of medtech for the magazine medtech zwo. As a business development expert in the healthcare sector, Dr. Zimmermann is well-connected worldwide. With a Ph.D. in the natural sciences, he aids SHS portfolio companies in the growth and SME sector with direct, […]

For years, SHS has offered students an opportunity to complete an internship during the course of their studies. We offer young, motivated people a real-world insight into the fields of venture capital and private equity. This is how we contribute towards the professional development of future achievers. Vera Schlenker has been with SHS since November […]

We welcome our new colleague, Katharina Kolenda, who since 1 September 2020 has been completing her apprenticeship with us as an office management clerk. Ms Kolenda will work in all of the stations in the SHS back office and will be supervised by our experienced trainer, Regine Hujer, for whom the training of young people […]

Impact investing and ESG are growing increasingly important. By all appearances, the trend towards impact-oriented and sustainable investment is unstoppable. Reason enough to talk to a company that since its inception has been pursuing an investment approach focused on financial returns, on the one hand, but is also concerned about the social impact of the […]

Editorial staff: The year 2020 was marked by the occasionally dramatic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. According to the German Federal Statistical Office, the economy has declined by around 5 percent, making this the second largest drop after the 2008/2009 financial crisis. How would you describe your experience this year at SHS? Uwe Steinbacher: We […]