Founder-Led Investment

Science-First.
Conviction
Investing.

We invest exclusively in founder-led biotechnology companies built and operated by physicians or scientists advancing clinically meaningful science. Our focus is human therapeutics grounded in clear biological mechanisms, supported by robust translational and early clinical data, and directed toward defined regulatory pathways.

Stage Focus
ClinicalTrial Ready
Founder Mandate
MDorPhD
Approach
HighConviction
PHASE II/III READY MD or PhD FOUNDERS
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Where Science
Meets
Capital

We invest exclusively in founder-led biotechnology companies built and operated by physicians or scientists advancing clinically meaningful science. Our focus is human therapeutics grounded in clear biological mechanisms, supported by robust translational and early clinical data, and directed toward defined regulatory pathways.

We prefer assets that are Phase 2 or Phase 3 ready, where clinical risk is substantially reduced and value inflection is visible. On a selective, case-by-case basis, we will back Phase 1 programs where the mechanistic rationale, data package, and development strategy meet our underwriting standards.

We believe the most valuable biotech companies are created when the scientific originator remains central to strategy, capital allocation, and clinical execution. If you are a scientific founder developing differentiated therapeutic science with a defined path to clinical inflection, we want to hear from you.

What We
Look For

Our underwriting framework is built around five interlocking criteria that govern every investment decision. Each dimension must be satisfied independently.

01

Founder Criteria

We back physician and scientist founders with demonstrated authority in their field and the ability to defend their mechanistic rationale rigorously.

Deep mechanistic understanding of the underlying biology
Translational track record and peer-reviewed credibility
Meaningful ownership and long-term commitment to building durable therapeutic franchises
Demonstrated capacity to recruit elite scientific and clinical talent
02

Scientific Criteria

Programs must demonstrate clear mechanistic differentiation with intellectual property strategically aligned with development objectives.

Clearly articulated mechanism of action with compelling preclinical validation
Differentiation from standard of care or competing development-stage assets
Credible biomarker strategy where applicable
Defensible and strategically aligned intellectual property
03

Clinical Strategy

Each company must present a rational first indication and a well-defined proof-of-concept study design with identifiable value inflection points.

Rational first indication with well-defined PoC study design
Understanding of regulatory pathway, clinical endpoints, comparators, and approval standards
Clearly identifiable clinical inflection points capable of materially increasing enterprise value
04

Capital Discipline

Every financing round must be tied to a specific, value-creating milestone. We avoid unfocused platform expansion without defined priorities.

Milestone-tied financing rounds linked to specific value creation events
Capital efficiency, disciplined spend, and strategic sequencing of trials
Development plans that create optionality beginning at Phase 1 or early Phase 2
05

Alignment

We seek founder-led governance structures and transparent communication. Long-term value creation must supersede short-term valuation engineering. We are partners in the scientific mission, not passive capital allocators.

Concentrated
Conviction

Our portfolio reflects concentrated conviction. We maintain a focused number of investments and engage actively at the scientific and clinical strategy level. We prioritize substance over scale and conviction over volume.

01
Founder-Led Structure

Scientific originators central to strategy, capital allocation, and clinical execution across all portfolio companies.

02
Mechanistic Rigor

Therapeutically rigorous science with compelling preclinical validation and clearly articulated mechanism of action.

03
Defined Pathways

Each portfolio company demonstrates a clear clinical development pathway with identifiable inflection milestones.

04
Regulatory Clarity

Jurisdictional regulatory understanding and defined approval strategies form the foundation of every investment thesis.

We engage deeply in clinical planning, regulatory positioning, and milestone design — not as financial intermediaries, but as scientific collaborators committed to maximizing probability of success.

Scientific
Collaborators

Our investment partners bring scientific, clinical development, and regulatory expertise. We operate as scientific collaborators rather than purely financial investors — deeply engaged at every critical inflection point.

Scientific Expertise

Deep domain knowledge across therapeutic areas, enabling rigorous evaluation of mechanistic rationale and preclinical data packages.

Clinical Development

Hands-on engagement in trial design, endpoint selection, and milestone structuring to maximise the probability of clinical success.

Regulatory Strategy

Nuanced understanding of global regulatory pathways, enabling portfolio companies to navigate approval strategies with precision.

Advisory Network

Our advisory network includes key opinion leaders, translational scientists, and clinical development strategists who support portfolio companies at critical inflection points. This network provides access to deep domain expertise that complements our internal capabilities, ensuring portfolio founders have the scientific and strategic support necessary to execute on their development plans.

We Want to
Hear From You

If you're a scientific founder with differentiated therapeutic science and a defined path to clinical inflection, reach out.

Scientific Founders

Founder Submissions

Submissions should include a concise overview of mechanism of action, preclinical data summary, intellectual property status, proposed first clinical indication, and defined clinical inflection milestone. We review all opportunities that meet our founder and scientific criteria.

Submit Your Program
Institutional Investors

LP Inquiries

We maintain a focused, thesis-driven strategy centred on selective backing of MD or PhD-led biotechnology companies. For institutional inquiries, please request our fund overview and diligence materials.

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Corporate & Media

General Inquiries

For corporate or media matters, please contact the fund directly. We endeavour to respond to all substantive inquiries within five business days.

Contact the Fund
Address 387 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Entity Point8 Capital Pty Ltd
ABN 23 695 160 537