In Memory of Denis Lucquin

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Denis Lucquin, our former Chairman and one of the principal architects of Sofinnova Partners.

Denis joined Sofinnova in 1991 and spent more than three decades building something lasting. He had the conviction, early on, that life sciences was where this firm belonged and the persistence to make it so. He also saw the potential of industrial biotech before most, and built that strategy from the ground up. The firm we are today reflects his vision.

But Denis was more than his achievements. He was warm, direct, and curious, the kind of person everyone wanted to be around. He had a rare ability to see potential in people and in ideas before others did, and he acted on it. That quality shaped Sofinnova as much as any investment decision.

Our thoughts are with his wife, his sons, his grandchildren, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

He will be greatly missed.