Biotech Fund: Invest in the Medicines of Tomorrow
Biotech companies with exceptional growth potential
Looking to invest in a biotech fund that invests in fast-growing, publicly traded biotech companies. The 2 Aescap funds invest in companies with breakthrough treatments for diseases like ALS, Alzheimer’s, MS, and cancer. The fund targets an average annual return of 20% over the medium term. This biotech fund offers both high growth potential and a powerful societal impact.
Our investment team selects the most promising undervalued companies for the Aescap Life Sciences fund and the Aescap Genetics Fund based on fundamental analysis and intensive interaction with management. Our team members are highly experienced, have an excellent track record, and also invest significantly in the Aescap funds themselves. The funds’ AIFM is supervised by the AFM and DNB.
The name Aescap is derived from ‘Aesculapius’, the Roman god of medicine, and ‘capital’.
Biotech’s long-term Growth
- Aging population creates explosive demand
- AI is accelerating medicine development
- 2 billion new users from emerging markets
Why choose the Aescap funds
- Focused on High Potential. From a universe of over 1,000 listed biotech firms, we select the top 75 most promising candidates annually. From that shortlist, we build a concentrated portfolio of around 20 companies—each carefully chosen based on robust fundamentals.
- Diversified & Disciplined. Our strategy balances focused conviction with smart diversification across disease areas, development stages, and regions. We actively manage our entry and exit points, ensuring every position is monitored with strict discipline.
- Skin in the Game. The investment team with highly experienced professional have invested over € 25 million in the Aescap funds. Demonstrating our strong commitment to and confidence in the funds.
- Proven, Active Management. We operate with a high-conviction approach. Our investment process is fundamental and hands-on, constantly tracking portfolio performance, scientific milestones, and market developments.
- Solid structure. Our investment team is overseen by a risk and compliance manager, as well as by various external parties such as the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and Apex Depositary Services.
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At Aescap, we invest in listed biotech companies with exceptional growth potential. Companies pioneering the future of medicine. Our mission is to deliver excellent returns while making a significant impact on global health.
That’s why both the Aescap Life Sciences fund and the Aescap Genetics fund are classified under Article 8 of the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
Investment Strategy
- Next-generation medicine
- Outstanding management
- High-growth companies
- Diversification within our focus
- Undervalued companies
- Buy and Sell discipline
Update via webcast
Aescap regularly organizes webcasts to inform existing and potential investors about developments in our 2 funds and the portfolio companies. The next webcast will take place on October 16 at 3 p.m.
Interested in investing with Aescap? Contact us today to arrange an exploratory meeting: call us on 020 570 2940 or send an email.
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Intra-Cellular Therapeutics acquired by Johnson & Johnson
J&J is acquiring this Aescap Life Sciences portfolio company for $132 per share. This represents a 39% premium to Friday’s closing price of $ 94,87. The deal is valued at $ 14,6 billion. A 39% premium may not seem like much. However, there was already some takeover speculation in the share price, which rose earlier
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Following positive feedback from the FDA around a potential approval of its treatment of Huntington’s disease, the share price of Uniqure rose by 110% yesterday. This large increase in the share price is not a surprise. There is no treatment available for this severe disease which causes nerve cells in the brain to gradually die.