Novo Holdings key facts
- Novo Holdings is a other based in Hellerup, Denmark with 77 tracked portfolio companies.
- Notable positions include Noom, Bluejay Therapeutics, MapLight Therapeutics (NAS: MPLT).
- PrivateMarketView records 2 deal participations by Novo Holdings.
- The team roster lists 171 people.
About Novo Holdings
Novo Holdings (Novo) is a direct investment firm based in Hellerup, Denmark. Established in 1999, the firm is the holding company of the Novo Group and manages the foundation's investment assets. In addition to being the major shareholder in the Novo Group companies, the firm invests the wealth of the foundation in two key categories, life science investments, which include investing in life science companies at all stages of development, and financial investments, which manage a diversified portfolio of equity and fixed-income securities. The assets of the firm are managed by the board of directors.
Investment activity
Novo Holdings joined 2 recorded rounds in the last two years. Novo Holdings is recorded as lead on 1 of them. 2 rounds landed in the last 90 days. Most recently: AnaCardio (Series B, Sep 2026) and Expedition Therapeutics (Series B, Aug 2026).
Novo Holdings portfolio at a glance
77 portfolio companies are on record for Novo Holdings, including Noom, Bluejay Therapeutics and MapLight Therapeutics (NAS: MPLT).
53 of the 77 carry a recorded valuation and 1 have recorded secondary-market trades, the names a secondary buyer or seller can price.
Novo Holdings team
171 people are on record at Novo Holdings: 50 partners, 28 associates, 27 principals, 20 advisors and 46 others. Senior names include Amit Kakar (Managing Partner), Anders Spohr (Head) and Christoffer Soderberg (Managing Partner). 167 of them have a verified direct contact on file.
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Portfolio
77 companies · priced for members| Company | Industry | Valuation | First invested | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noom | Other Healthcare Services | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Bluejay Therapeutics | Drug Discovery | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| MapLight Therapeutics (NAS: MPLT) | — | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
+ 74 more companies · all 77, priced and dated or a free account shows the top 10 names — no card Membership and data by Private Market View | ||||
Novo Holdings recent deals
2 recordedMembership and data by Private Market View
Partners, principals, and the people who answer a pitch. Pro members reveal contacts with credits.
Frequently asked about Novo Holdings
- What companies does Novo Holdings invest in?
- Novo Holdings has 77 recorded portfolio companies, including Noom, Bluejay Therapeutics, MapLight Therapeutics (NAS: MPLT).
- What is Novo Holdings's AUM?
- Novo Holdings manages approximately $164K in assets.