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Aisling Capital

North America, New York, United States, New York

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Aisling Capital frequently co-invest with?

OrbiMed
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 21
Abingworth
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 8
CA
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 12
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 13
Kearny Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 8
RA Capital Management
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 12
F-Prime Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 11
Polaris Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 8
Vivo Capital
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 14
Venrock
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 9

Which angels does Aisling Capital often collaborate with?

ME
Europe, England, United Kingdom
Shared Deals: 1
CI
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 2
AU
Europe, Hallands Lan, Sweden, Kungsbacka
Shared Deals: 1
Mark W. Hahn
North America, North Carolina, United States, Chapel Hill
Shared Deals: 1
VS
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
I. Wistar Morris III
North America, North Carolina, United States, Chapel Hill
Shared Deals: 3
GB
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
David Zaccardelli
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
DE
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Aisling Capital?

GondolaBio researches, develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products.

ManufacturingPharmaceutical
Series UnknownAug 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $300,000,000
BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics

Palo Alto, California, United States

BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics operates as a biopharmaceutical company.

BiopharmaTherapeutics
Series UnknownMay 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $200,000,000
CalciMedica

La Jolla, California, United States

CalciMedica is engaged in the discovery and development of small molecule drugs for the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.

Health CareInformation TechnologyLife Science
Post Ipo EquityJan 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $55,000,000
Bicara Therapeutics

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Bicara Therapeutics develops dual-action cancer therapies, combining targeted treatments with tumor modulators for enhanced impact.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyLife ScienceOncologyTherapeutics
Series CDec 12, 2023
Amount Raised: $165,000,000
COMPASS Pathways

Altrincham, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Compass Pathways is a mental health care company that focuses on developing therapies for treatment-resistant depression.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMental HealthPersonal HealthWellness
Post Ipo EquityAug 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $125,000,000
Garuda Therapeutics

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Garuda Therapeutics develops off-the-shelf hematopoietic stem cell therapies to treat life-threatening diseases.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceTherapeutics
Series BFeb 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $62,000,000
Forge Biologics

Grove City, Ohio, United States

Forge Biologics is a gene therapy development engine, enabling access to life changing gene therapy programs.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Series CSep 12, 2022
Amount Raised: $90,000,000
Dren Bio

Foster City, California, United States

Dren Bio focuses on protein engineering technologies for depletion of cells, protein aggregates, and other disease-causing agents.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife Science
Series BJun 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $65,000,000
Antios Therapeutics

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Antios Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for viral diseases.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyTherapeutics
Series BNov 3, 2021
Amount Raised: $75,000,000
Garuda Therapeutics

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Garuda Therapeutics develops off-the-shelf hematopoietic stem cell therapies to treat life-threatening diseases.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceTherapeutics
Series ASep 23, 2021
Amount Raised: $72,000,000