The Invus Group

The Invus Group is a private equity firm based in New York, founded in 1985. It specializes in making direct and indirect investments in various stages of companies, focusing on special situations, venture capital, and growth equity. The firm manages an evergreen fund, which allows it significant flexibility in investment strategies and the types of companies it engages with, including those in consumer products, food, specialty retail, software, biotech, and medical devices. Invus emphasizes a tailored approach to each investment, recognizing the uniqueness of every business and the need for long-term commitment to foster transformation. The firm aligns its incentives with those of its partners and has a history of empowering owner-managers by reinvesting capital from a consistent group of European families. Invus operates from offices in New York, London, Paris, and Hong Kong and manages assets exceeding $4 billion.

Philippe Amouyal

Managing Director, Private Equity, United States

Khalil Barrage

Managing Director, Public Equity, United States

Evren Bilimer

Managing Director

Francis Cukierman

Managing Director

Aflalo Guimaraes

Managing Director

Mario Kaloustian

Managing Director

Past deals in Generation Y

GenSight Biologics

Post in 2020
GenSight Biologics S.A. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Paris, France, specializing in the discovery and development of gene therapy treatments for retinal degenerative diseases and neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system. The company utilizes two primary technology platforms: mitochondrial targeting sequences and optogenetics, aiming to preserve or restore vision in patients affected by severe retinal diseases. Its lead product candidates include GS010, an AAV2-based gene therapy currently in Phase III clinical trials for treating Leber hereditary optic neuropathy associated with ND4 gene mutations, and GS030, which is undergoing Phase I/II trials for retinitis pigmentosa and geographic atrophy in dry age-related macular degeneration. Additionally, GenSight is advancing various preclinical programs targeting both ophthalmic and neurodegenerative conditions, reflecting its commitment to innovative solutions for patients with significant vision impairment or blindness. GenSight Biologics was founded in 2012.

Generation Bio

Series C in 2020
Generation Bio is a genetic medicines company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing gene therapies aimed at treating both rare and prevalent diseases. Established in 2016, the company focuses on conditions affecting the liver, retina, skeletal muscle, central nervous system, and oncology. Generation Bio employs an innovative non-viral platform that includes a proprietary high-capacity DNA construct known as closed-ended DNA (ceDNA), a cell-targeted lipid nanoparticle delivery system (ctLNP), and a scalable, capsid-free manufacturing process. This approach allows for the targeted delivery of genetic materials, including large and multiple genes across various tissues, and enables redosable treatments tailored to individual patient needs. By enhancing access to therapies for rare diseases and addressing more common conditions, Generation Bio aims to provide durable and sustainable treatment options for patients throughout their lives.

Generation Bio

Series B in 2018
Generation Bio is a genetic medicines company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing gene therapies aimed at treating both rare and prevalent diseases. Established in 2016, the company focuses on conditions affecting the liver, retina, skeletal muscle, central nervous system, and oncology. Generation Bio employs an innovative non-viral platform that includes a proprietary high-capacity DNA construct known as closed-ended DNA (ceDNA), a cell-targeted lipid nanoparticle delivery system (ctLNP), and a scalable, capsid-free manufacturing process. This approach allows for the targeted delivery of genetic materials, including large and multiple genes across various tissues, and enables redosable treatments tailored to individual patient needs. By enhancing access to therapies for rare diseases and addressing more common conditions, Generation Bio aims to provide durable and sustainable treatment options for patients throughout their lives.
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