Baxter Ventures

About The Fund

Baxter Ventures is an investment arm of Baxter International Inc., established in 2011 to extend the company's commitment to saving and sustaining lives around the world. As a Corporate Venture Capital (CVC), they invest in transformative healthcare companies that bring about innovative technologies, products, and therapies. The firm focuses on investments that align with Baxter's core areas of critical, hospital, nutritional, renal, and surgical care, while also exploring opportunities outside of Baxter's existing product portfolio. Baxter Ventures looks for investments that can offer sustainable long-term growth and have the potential to meet unmet clinical needs. Their investment process involves a meticulous evaluation to ensure opportunity alignment and potential impact on patient care. Baxter Ventures' areas of interest include in-hospital solutions and therapeutics such as critical care, surgical care, medical devices, monitoring and diagnostic tools, medication delivery and management, pharmacy technology tools, renal therapies, and healthcare information technology. Guidance in strategic development, commercialization, and market access, informed by Baxter's extensive experience and network, are also key aspects of the support Baxter Ventures offers to their portfolio companies. Companies seeking investment are encouraged to submit proposals including non-confidential descriptions or overview materials for consideration, demonstrating how their innovation aligns with Baxter Ventures’ mission to drive healthcare innovation and improve patient outcomes.