vanadis capital unique offer:
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”We aim to be the preferred life sciences investment company in Northern Europe…” “We have the people, the differentiation, the mind-set, and the structure to deliver better investment returns…” . Vanadis Capital unique offer: . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
”We aim to be the preferred life sciences investment company in Northern Europe…”
“We have the people, the differentiation, the mind-set, and the structure to deliver better investment returns…”
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Vanadis Capital unique offer: 1. Partnership with TFS International, the largest private and
independent clinical research organization (CRO) in Europe
2. Team experience and background is aligned with business demands, fund management, and exit opportunities
3. Small size fund by design and strongly committed GP
4. Already screened and identified investment opportunities to bring momentum to the investment cycle right after first close
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Complementary, unique, and differentiated deal flow from exclusive TFS partnership
• 400+ potential target companies across Europe
– Pre-validate by TFS management according to Vanadis Capital investment criteria
– 40% within the Nordic region
– 50% are either medtech, diagnostics, or medical services companies
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“Getting the right mix of people in the team is a determinant factor to our future success as a venture firm, our competences and capabilities all put together contribute to what makes Vanadis Capital very unique and well set to deliver strong returns”
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Unique mix of competences and capabilities
Background
Pascal Van PeborghPartner
Daniel SpasicPartner
Per Carendi
Chairman
Magnus PerssonPartner
Alexander Mata
AnalystEntrepreneurial ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
People management(> 10 years)
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Corporate management and governance(> 10 years)
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Finance, M&A, exits ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓Fund management ✓ ✓
Medical / Biomedical ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓Product development ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓Market developement ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
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A smaller fund is advantageous compared to larger funds:
• Better alignment between the GP and LP incentives
• Better leverage on specialized industry expertise
• Opportunity to complement larger funds at good financial conditions
• Needs fewer home runs to secure high fund returns
Source: Silicon Valley Bank, VC report may 2010
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Vanadis Capital partners are strongly committed and aligned with LP incentives
– GP commitment @ 6% of the fund
– Cap on management fees with a focus to operate with predictable fixed costs
– Transparency on GP budget
– Readiness to offer deal on carries provided that GP incentives remain solid
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Identified Investment OpportunitiesCase 1 Case 2 Case 3 Case 4
Geography Sweden Sweden Sweden Nordic and Baltics
Technology / Services Device Device Device Pharma
Proof of concept Yes, human Animal Yes, human Yes, human
Stage Early growth Early stage Early growth Early growth / growth
Management Serial entrepreneursCommercial -
Serial entrepreneurs Expertise +++Commercial -
Hire new team
Affordability yes yes yes yes
Innovation Monitor last insulin injection
Gum glue for dental disease
Joint / thumb prosthesis Seize opportunities out of OTC market and the
pharmacy deregulation
Customers Diabetes Periodontitis Rheumatoid/Osteoarthritis, thumb
amputation
Pain, inflammation
Development cycle Market Launch Animal studies Market Launch Re-launch
Financials Revenue positive Research investment Debt free Cash cow
Exit strategy Big corporate Big corporate Big corporate Large OTC corp.
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Vanadis value creation summary
• Accelerate product development
• Accelerate product adoption
• Strategic and operational expertise
• Management reviews (including staffing)
• Well prepared and executed exits
Conclusion
Vanadis Capital has access to a unique pre-validated and differentiated deal flow
Vanadis Capital team is competent, experienced, and strongly committed
Vanadis Capital has a unique opportunity to create value in life sciences for the benefit of patients, society, and its investors!
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