Biotech Start-Up Management – Powered by AI

Empowering Life Science Ventures with AI and Hands-On Entrepreneurial Expertise!

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AI-powered consulting to drive biotech success.

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Over 25 years of expertise meets AI innovation—guiding biotech from idea to exit.

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Client success is our priority—AI-driven strategies tailored to your biotech needs.

BSUM R2B

Initial FTO and Patentability Analysis

Funding Application Support

Market Studies

Business Planning

Spinout and Out-licensing Preparation

BSUM Start-Up

Start-Up Company Establishment

Virtual Data Room (VDR) Preparation

Fundraising and Technology Transfer

Valuation Analysis

Investment Agreement Negotiations

BSUM Acceleration

Funding Applications

Business Development Support

Process and Quality Systems Establishment

Financial Management

Out-licensing and Exit Strategies

BSUM Training

Strategy

Fundraising

Basic day-to-day Management

Operations planning

Exit and Valuation

Latest news

Biotech Start-Up Management celebrates recent LinkedIn endorsements for our Founder Juhani Lahdenperä
23.1.2025

Biotech Start-Up Management (BSUM) is thrilled to announce that its founder and CEO, Juhani Lahdenperä, has recently received glowing endorsements on LinkedIn from esteemed professionals in the life sciences industry. These testimonials highlight Juhani’s expertise, leadership, and dedication to supporting innovation and growth within biotech...

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BSUM Founder to Moderate “Code to Cure: AI’s Impact on Drug Discovery” at Atria University
15.1.2025

Juhani Lahdenperä, eMBA, M.Sc., founder of Biotech Startup Management (BSUM), has been invited to moderate the session "Code to Cure: AI's Impact on Drug Discovery", organized by Atria University, India, this Friday.

This distinguished event will explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in drug discovery, bringing together experts from...

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BSUM Launches AI-Powered Life Science Consultation Services
8.1.2025

Empowering Innovation in Biotech with AI-Driven Strategies

Biotech Startup Management Oy (BSUM) is proud to announce the launch of our AI-powered consultation services, specifically tailored to meet the needs of life science academics, startups, and companies navigating the complexities of the biotech landscape. As the biotech sector continues to evolve,...

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Meet the experts

Juhani Lahdenperä

Founder, M.Sc. eMBA, AI-Driven Strategy & VDR Expert

Biotech leader with 20+ years of experience, integrating AI into business strategy and VDR preparation. He has of more than 10 years of CEO experience and he has been responsible for the day-to-day management of operations, fundraising and business development activities in his recent positions. He has also participated to basic research activities during his career and has published altogether five articles, one in Nature. Juhani has been awarded by Venture Cup and Nordic Center of Excellence in Disease Genetics. Further information on his background can be found from his LinkedIn-profile.

Phone: +358 50 3669 502
Email: firstname.surname@bsum.fi

Jari Rautio

Partner, D.Sc

Jari Rautio has over 15 years of experience of life science tools development and commercialization as a principal investigator, VP of R&D and as a CEO. Rautio has carried out several product and service development projects and commercial product launches to the international markets. Rautio´s key areas of expertise include innovation development from concept to sales, business development of life science companies, fundraising and quality management. Further information on his background can be found from his LinkedIn-profile.

Phone: +358 50 3139 427
Email: firstname.surname@bsum.fi

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Testimonials

Bsum has given us indispensable help and advice with commercialization of our product. They have provided insight for finding the target groups for applications and routes for networking with the right people for development of the product. Finally, they helped us to secure TUTL-funding. Anna Maria Pirttilä
     PhD, Docent
     University of Oulu
Biotech Start-up Management has helped us with of one of our Life Sciences portfolio companies. Service included efficient operational management and restructuring to successfully engage key stakeholders e.g. in connection to capital raising efforts and partner negotiations. Duties were carried out with high motivation and commitment in challenging startup environment leaving a good impression of the professional skills and entrepreneurial attitude. Kalle Åström
     Venture Capital
     Finnvera plc
BSUM has provided us invaluable help and support during the foundation process of our recently established company. They have afforded guidance from the practical aspects of erecting a startup to business planning and networking with the investors and clients. Their skillful and professional services with an approachable and friendly attitude are highly appreciated and warmly recommended by us. Juha Pulkkinen
     Ph.D., Docent
     Co-founder of FLX Discoveries Ltd.
Jari and Juhani were the trainers in our “Feasibility Study for Roal Oy” course, where doctoral students in life sciences worked on an assignment commissioned by Roal Oy. The expertise and professionalism of the trainers were crucial for the success of the course and much appreciated by the students. Jari and Juhani were also commented on their commitment to the project, readiness to help and friendly attitude, making them easy to approach by the students. I am thus happy to recommend BSUM and look forward to working with them in future. Ulla Tuomainen
     PPh.D., Project Manager at PhDs to Business Life
     University of Helsinki

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