Corporate investor
Merck & Co., Inc.
Merck & Co., Inc. is a global healthcare company based in Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA, with a long-standing history in pharmaceutical innovation. Founded in 1891, Merck focuses on developing and delivering prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and animal health products. The company is deeply committed to improving global health outcomes, with a significant emphasis on addressing infectious diseases, cancer, and other critical health challenges. Merck invests both directly through its own venture funds, such as the Merck Global Health Innovation Fund (GHIF), and as a Limited Partner (LP) in external funds, such as the Transform Health Fund. Through these investments, Merck seeks to support early-stage companies and healthcare solutions that align with its mission of improving lives through innovative healthcare.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- HealthcareTechnologyInfrastructureEnergy and power
- Stages and strategies
- SeedGrowthFund investments
- Regions
- Northern Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa
Fund commitments
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026