Beech Biotech

Beech Biotech

Novel placenta-impermeable antibody treatment for preeclampsia.

HQ location
Lausanne, Switzerland
Enterprise value
$2—3m
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€1.6m

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Beech Biotech is a Swiss biotechnology company developing a novel treatment for preeclampsia, a severe pregnancy complication that lacks effective therapies. Founded in 2022 by CEO Ian Cottingham, the Lausanne-based startup is focused on a significant unmet medical need that causes approximately 70,000 maternal and 500,000 infant deaths annually worldwide. The company's core technology is a proprietary placenta-impermeable antibody designed to address the root causes of the condition without crossing the placental barrier. This key safety feature ensures the treatment targets the mother's health exclusively, avoiding any impact on the unborn baby and potentially offering a safer alternative to the current standard of care, which is often premature delivery.

The company operates on a research and development model, collaborating with a network of industry consultants and scientific partners to advance its therapeutic platform toward clinical applications. In March 2025, Beech Biotech secured €500,000 in funding from the BioInnovation Institute's (BII) Venture Lab program, an accelerator for life science startups. This investment serves as a strong endorsement of their approach and is intended to accelerate the technology towards clinical validation. The company also received a grant from the Gates Foundation in June 2025 to further underscore its “Mother-Only” antibody program. Beech Biotech is planning for a Series A fundraising round to further support its mission.

Keywords: preeclampsia, maternal health, antibody therapy, biotechnology, placenta-impermeable, drug development, therapeutics, life sciences, femtech, pregnancy complications

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