Coming from
Nature.
Investing in
Health.

naturalX Health Ventures is the €100 million venture capital fund backed by Schwabe Group, a global leader in plant-based pharmaceuticals. naturalX invests into innovative, young companies in the field of consumer health with the aim of combining the growth potential of startups with the financial strength as well as the access to different expertise of Schwabe Group

at naturalX, we have the ambition to build the European go-to investor in the field of consumer health, investing at the intersection of wellness and medicine

"natural" lies in the heritage of Schwabe Group. we have established "naturalX" to bring together the best of the natural health and the digital health space, to bridge the old world with the new world, to unite heritage with breaking things, and to foster a learning curve for our financial partner and the ecosystem

Investment Company of Schwabe Group

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natural health

Schwabe Group is a global leader in plant-based medicines with a tradition of more than 150 years of focusing on natural health products

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traditional values

currently in the fifth generation, Schwabe Group is also one of the oldest family-run pharma companies in Europe

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global reach

€ 900 million annual revenue, from pharma business in Europe and consumer business in North America (Nature’s Way brand)

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whole value chain

with own R&D, manufacturing and omnichannel sales approches, Schwabe Group adds value along the value chain

Our Investment Focus

we are flexible and can invest from seed to late stage. however, our focus lies on Series A and Series B investments, where strong signs of product-market fit can be shown. we focus on consumer health with scientifically-backed products and solutions, and a strong engagement of the customer or patient. here, we invest into the best entrepreneurs while maintaining a strategic relevance for our parent company

we do not invest into biotech or medtech

at this time, we particularly love these topics:

mental health

Schwabe Group has a heritage and deep expertise in developing plant-based pharmaceuticals for mental health. now, we are looking for digital solutions as well as more alternative approaches

proactive health

we have a broader consumer-driven focus on proactive health. this includes topics such as prevention & longevity, sleep, nutrition & supplements, bio-hacking, genomics, wearables, digital therapeutics, at-home diagnostics, remote care and many more. we are fascinated by the idea of reaching a state of optimal health

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Our Investments


naturalX makes direct investments into startups, with a preference for Series A, in addition to fund investments as an LP

flowneuroscience
active

Flow Neuroscience

Flow Neuroscience

Founded 2011
Malmö, Sweden

Developer of a brain stimulation headset designed to target both the physical and behavioral elements of major depressive disorder

Meela Health
active

Meela Health

Meela

Founded 2021
Gothenburg, Sweden

Meela matches you to the right therapist and therapy method that is best for you

mybacs
active

mybacs

mybacs

Founded 2019
Zurich, Switzerland

research-driven DTC company focused on the human microbiome

beffect
active

BrainEffect

Braineffect

Founded 2014
Berlin, Germany

innovative food products and nutritional supplements providing the mind with what it needs, they call it "Mind Nutrition"

cara
acquired

Cara Care

Cara Care

Founded 2016
Berlin, Germany

the most effective holistic companion for every individual with digestive issues

(acquired by Mahana Therapeutics Inc.)

baze
acquired

baze

Baze

Founded 2014
Cambridge, MA

at-home blood nutrient testing & personalized supplements delivered to your door

(acquired by Schwabe Group)

Investment Team & Commitee

we have a dedicated investment team and act through our investment committee as decision-making body for naturalX. the investment committee is led by the CEO of Schwabe Group

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naturalx managing director marvin amberg

Marvin Amberg

Managing Director

naturalx CEO Olaf Schwabe

Olaf Schwabe

Chairman of Investment Commitee

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