Investing in Transformative Biotech Companies
Our two investment funds, Aescap Life Sciences and Aescap Genetics, invest in publicly traded biotech / life sciences companies. They both invest in high-growth, highly innovative companies that develop and market new medicines and, to a lesser extent, diagnostics and medical devices. The funds are registered with the Dutch Authority Financial Markets (AFM) and are managed by an experienced team with a great track record. The funds aim to generate preferred financial returns and in parallel impact the quality of live of millions of people. The name Aescap is derived from ‘Aesculapius’, the Roman god of Medicine, and ‘Capital’.
Net Performance
Per July 31, 2022
Net IRR
+6,8%
Net 2022 YtD
-18,3%
Net IRR
N/A
Net 2022 YtD
-7,0%
Biotech Market
The biotech sector, also known as the life sciences sector, is a large and fast-growing sector. This growth is driven by a globally aging population and the growing demand for western medicine in emerging markets. Another growth factor for the biotech sector is the high pace of innovation, which has taken big leaps in recent years in areas such as RNA, gene and cell therapies. These new medicines will replace the vast majority of medicine over the coming decade. With around 1000 public biotech companies in the Western world only it requires quite some expertise to navigate the investment landscape and find de-risked companies with a high earning power that are still undervalued.
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Meet the Investment Team
The Aescap investment team, led by Portfolio Manager Patrick Krol, consists of experienced professionals with different backgrounds, each playing an essential role in the performance of our biotech funds. The team manages portfolios of successful biotech companies with the aim to providing a good financial return to our investors, and in parallel contribute to improving the well-being of millions of patients.
Impact
The companies in the portfolios of the Aescap biotech funds address medical needs that are not met by products available today.
We believe everybody has the right to receive the best medical care available. Aescap’s investments have a substantial positive impact on society and result in an improvement of the quality of live of millions of people worldwide.
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Investment Strategy
Find out more about Aescap in this animation.
- Next-generation medicine
- Outstanding management
- High-growth companies
- Diversification within our focus
- Undervalued companies
- Buy and Sell discipline
Latest news
Aescap Life Sciences Newsletter Q2 2022
Solid performance across portfolio. Due to a strong net performance of +13,2% since we published our NAV of mid June, the net performance of the fund for June ended at +8,8%.
Aescap Genetics Newsletter Q2 2022
Strong clinical study data delivered across the portfolio. Genetics technologies are increasingly being used in the development of innovative medicines. While in the beginning R&D in genetics companies was focused on (inborn) genetic diseases using cell, gene or RNA therapy, these technologies are now exploited in a much broader manner.
Aescap Genetics Newsletter Q1 2022
At the time of writing, Aescap Genetics has invested 71% of its assets under management in 18 companies.