Hans Clevers

LSP is an active, long-term manager which invests in highly innovative early- to mid-stage life science companies in Europe and the US, focusing on human life sciences investments in Europe and on agriculture, bioenergy, food, nutrition and wellness in the US.The majority of the firm's proprietary deal flow originates from personal initiative, university contacts, and their international network of contacts in the scientific and financial communities. They typically take the role of lead investor, aiming to create optimal value in each investment by assigning an experienced partner to the investee company's supervisory board to support the management team in developing strategic plans, operating priorities and exit scenarios.Throughout the period between closure and exit, LSP provides their expertise and that of their networks in science, medicine and the pharmaceuticals industries to the investee company, aiming to form a strong alliance with the company's executive team to develop their strategy, priorities and associated goals.

Aglaia's investment strategy focuses on seed and early-stage biomedical ventures exclusively in oncology. They invest primarily in preclinical and early-clinical development opportunities from research institutes based in The Netherlands. They also consider transactions with biomedical partners in Europe and in North America.They seek to invest in new tools and techniques in addition to components of contemporary drug development, such as production and selection systems for biomedical products, vehicles for drug delivery and drug targeting, diagnostic tools and essays, micro-array applications, screening assays, drug targets, drugs and drug systems.Aglaia is an active investment partner in driving product development. In addition to providing capital, they draw on their biomedical industry network and knowledge. They identify trends and formulate operating strategies. They seek to bring on board new investors and may also participate themselves in subsequent rounds of financing.