A Global Life Science
Investment Bank
Driving life science innovation through transactions®
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Who We Are
Locust Walk is a global investment bank that partners with founders, executives, and board members to drive strategic transactions and create newcos to finance innovation.
Our 17-year history of success was forged through our co-founder mentality focused on innovators, our local on the ground presence in Boston, San Francisco, Tokyo, and Beijing, and our deep understanding of how science and data translates into actionable transactions and business strategy.
Company Lifecycle
We partner with companies of all stages to drive innovation
Private Companies
Leverage Locust Walk’s capabilities for strategy consulting, strategic transactions, and capital raising to address and execute all corporate development questions.
Large Cap
Support innovation strategy, externalize and internalize innovation through buy-side in-license/acquisitions, sell-side partnerships, spin-outs, incubators, and corporate venture capital.
NewCos and SpinCos
Partner with founders and investors to launch companies, supporting ideation, formation, business planning,and capital raising.
Public Companies
Optimize corporate and portfolio strategy, secure non-dilutive strategic partner funding, and scale through buy-side strategies and deal execution.
How Are We Different?
Global perspective, strategic insight, and seamless execution, built into every engagement
We have deep expertise in understanding our clients’ situations
Fully Integrated Corporate Development Offering
Flexible models combining strategy and deal execution
Global Reach with Local Insight
On-the-ground teams in Japan and China to unlock cross-border value
Scientific & Market Expertise
Integrated scientific and strategic insight for better diligence and outcomes
