
Aisling Capital
Description
Aisling Capital is a prominent New York-based venture capital and private equity firm established in 2000, specializing in investments across the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The firm's core belief centers on the transformative potential of new therapeutics, medical devices, and diagnostics to revolutionize healthcare, improving quality and reducing costs. With a strategic focus on innovation, Aisling Capital has positioned itself as a key investor in companies developing cutting-edge solutions within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare information technology.
The firm employs a flexible investment strategy, engaging with companies across various stages of development. Their portfolio spans from early-stage venture capital opportunities, where they provide crucial seed funding and strategic guidance, to later-stage growth equity and even buyout transactions. This broad mandate allows Aisling Capital to support promising healthcare companies throughout their lifecycle, from initial concept validation through commercialization and market expansion. Their approach emphasizes deep industry expertise and a hands-on partnership with management teams to foster growth and achieve significant milestones.
Aisling Capital has demonstrated substantial financial capacity, having successfully raised over $1.7 billion in capital across five distinct funds. This significant capital base enables them to make substantial commitments to their portfolio companies. Typically, Aisling Capital's first cheques range from $10 million to $50 million, reflecting their commitment to providing meaningful capital to drive innovation and scale. Their long-standing presence and considerable financial resources underscore their influential role in shaping the future of the healthcare industry.
Investor Profile
Aisling Capital has backed more than 120 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 27 rounds, about 23% of its total and boasts 60 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series C, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland.
- Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Pharmaceutical.
- Typical check size: $10M – $50M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (23%)
- Series C (21%)
- Series Unknown (15%)
- Series A (13%)
- Post Ipo Equity (12%)
- Series D (9%)
- Private Equity (3%)
- Series E (3%)
- Debt Financing (2%)
- Post Ipo Debt (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (91%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
- Switzerland (3%)
- China (1%)
- Canada (1%)
Industry Focus
- Biotechnology
- Health Care
- Pharmaceutical
- Therapeutics
- Medical
- Medical Device
- Biopharma
- Life Science
- Manufacturing
- Clinical Trials
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