H7 Life Science VC Showcase 2025 Online
We are thrilled to announce the H7 Life Science VC Showcase 2025 — a premier virtual event spotlighting the most promising early-stage startups in Life Sciences. Hosted by H7 BioCapital, this showcase features two focused pitch tracks in Therapeutics and Medtech, where standout founders will present to leading healthcare VCs.
In addition to high-impact startup pitches, the event includes timely panel discussions with top investors, legal experts, and operators on scaling biotech companies and navigating today’s venture landscape. Whether you're an investor, founder, or healthcare innovator, this is your front-row seat to the next wave of breakthroughs.
Startups interested in pitching can apply here. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@h7biocapital.com.
AGENDA:
1:00 – 1:10 PM: Opening Remarks
Welcome and introduction to the event.
1:10 – 1:30 PM Talk: Global Expansion & Operational Resilience: Strategic Considerations for Healthcare Startups Explore strategies for healthcare startups to navigate global expansion, and address financial challenges like tariffs and taxes.
1:30 – 2:00 PM Panel: Scaling Healthcare Companies and Planning for Exit Insights from investors, legal, and entrepreneurial experts on growth-stage challenges and exit planning for healthcare companies.
Bill Reichert, General Partner, Pegasus Tech Ventures
Ephraim Lindenbaum, Managing Director, Advance Ventures
Nola Masterson, General Partner, Portfolia Femtech Fund
Melody Po, Partner, DigitalDX Ventures
Additional speaker lineup to be announced soon.
2:00 – 3:00 PM Medtech Startup Pitches + Q&A
Judges from Previous Panel
3:00 – 3:30 PM Panel: Betting on Biotech in a Downturn: How VCs and Pharma Leaders Are Navigating Today’s Market
A discussion on the current funding climate, valuations, and how VCs and pharma BD teams are navigating uncertainty in biotech.
Moderator: Ella Li, PhD, Founding Partner, H7 BioCapital
Stefan Pflanz, PhD, Executive Director, Boehringer-Ingelheim Venture Fund
Jay Lin, PhD, Senior Director External Innovation DPDS, Johnson & Johnson
Ted Hou, PhD, Managing Partner, Berkeley Catalyst Fund
Additional speaker lineup to be announced soon.
3:30 – 5:00 PM Therapeutics Startup Pitches + Q&A
Judges from Previous Panel
5:00 – 5:10 PM Announcement of Competition Winners