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Europe: Sander Slootweg named chair of Invest Europe

Life Sciences Nick Herbert -
Sander Slootweg, managing partner and co-founder of Forbion, has been appointed chair of Invest Europe for 2026-2027. He most recently chaired Invest Europe’s Venture Capital Platform Council and is also one of the founding members of the European Life Sciences Coalition, which was recently launched in association with Invest...

Consumer-facing healthcare creating new platform opportunities

Analysis Nick Herbert -
Patients are becoming ever-more engaged in managing their own health, creating opportunities for healthcare providers that can combine clinical care with personalised services, digital engagement and strong patient experiences. For Verlinvest, the trend is particularly visible in outpatient specialties, where patients play an active role in treatment decisions and are often willing to pay out of pocket. Investors in Healthcare spoke with Julius Hugelshofer, investment director at Verlinvest, about the opportunities this shift is creating for investors. Healthcare has traditionally been viewed as a defensive sector supported by demographics and...