Biopharma Credit
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British investment trust
Company typePublic company
- LSE: BPCR
- FTSE 250 Index component
IndustryInvestment trust
Founded2017; 8 years ago (2017)
| Company type | Public company |
|---|---|
| |
| Industry | Investment trust |
| Founded | 2017; 8 years ago (2017) |
| Headquarters | |
Key people | Harry Hyman (chair) |
Biopharma Credit (LSE: BPCR), is a large British investment trust focused on investments in debt secured on life science products. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.[1]
Established in 2017, the company has invested in loan stock issued by a broad range of life sciences businesses such as Collegium Pharmaceutical, for pain management therapy development, in February 2020,[2] Insmed, for disease therapy development, in October 2022,[3] and Sarepta Therapeutics, for precision genetic medicines development, in December 2019.[4]
The company is managed by Pharmakon Advisors, and the chairman is Harry Hyman.[5]
References
- ↑ "FTSE UK Index Series – Indicative Annual Review Changes August 2025". FTSE Russell. 26 August 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "BioPharma funds Collegium Pharmaceutical". Quoted Data. 7 February 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "BioPharma makes investment in Insmed for disease therapy development". Morning Star. Archived from the original on 20 October 2022.
- ↑ "BioPharma Credit to benefit from portfolio holding Sarepta Therapeutics loan repayment". Quoted Data. 14 September 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "My First Million – Harry Hyman, founder of Primary Health Properties". Financial Times. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2025.