Where Big Ideas & Smart Risks Drive Medical Breakthroughs

Genesys Snapshot

$
400
M+
Raised
5
Early Stage Venture Funds
41
Companies
80
%
Founding Investor
20
Exits

Unblinding the Future: From Seed to Patient Impact

We invest and build companies in the high growth sectors of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical technology.

For over 25 years, we have been investing at the leading edge of medical innovation and have a proven track record of identifying emerging bioscience opportunities and transforming them into commercially successful companies.

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What Sets us Apart

The Genesys Advantage

Proven Team

We have over 25 years of continuous successful partnership that forms the backbone of our firm, making Genesys one of the most experienced healthcare investment teams in North America.

Deep Scientific Network

Long-standing partnerships with leading North American research institutes and universities give us early access to top-tier discoveries, high-potential deal flow, and unparalleled diligence expertise.

Create & Build Strategy

Leveraging our local world-class research corridor, we become thought partners to scientific founders and entrepreneurs and work closely with them to create and build pioneering companies that will shape the future of healthcare.

Class-Leading Returns

Our proven investment strategy and differentiated deal flow have driven repeatable class-leading returns for our investors while also advancing medicine for millions of patients.

Success Stories

Powered by partnership

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“If you are an early-stage biotech company looking for investors who will roll up their sleeves and work with you to build a great company, Genesys is the right partner for you. They will not only be there as you work to launch your company but they will also put in a lot of sweat equity along the way to help you achieve your long-term goals.”

Dr. John Valliant
CEO, Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc. a member of AstraZeneca Group
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“All founders hope for a partner who brings out their best—the Genesys team was that for us. They added structure, clarity, and confidence at exactly the moments we needed them most. Their steady hand shaped our board, our capital strategy, and our growth as an executive team.”

Joe Eibl
Co-Founder and CEO
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“Genesys has been a committed partner in Feldan’s growth, offering not only investment but also valuable strategic guidance. Their deep scientific and market knowledge, strong network, and solid reputation have already made a meaningful impact. Their insights and support have also been invaluable to me as a CEO, helping navigate governance, key decisions, and the challenges of building a biotech company.”

François-Thomas Michaud
CEO, Feldan Therapeutics
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“Genesys is unique in its investment appetite for early stage risk and the unwavering support that it provides to start-up management teams.  I was happy to have them on board as we built Inversago together and look forward to working together again.”

François Ravenelle
Former CEO, Inversago Pharma a Novo Nordisk Company
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“Genesys Capital is a very focused investor.  They only invest in early-stage life sciences companies.  As a CEO, I view Genesys as a partner in problem solving, fund raising and business development.  Genesys is very well respected throughout Canada and the USA.  I have attended the JP Morgan conference in San Francisco for several years now and I continue to be impressed with the breadth of Genesys network.  Let the Genesys team understand the good, bad and ugly parts of your business - this is where they provide outstanding advice and solutions.”

Keith Millar, CEO and President
CryoStasis Inc

"I have enjoyed a fruitful relationship with Genesys for over 25 years. Genesys first invested in Epocal in 2000 and I appreciated their support and commitment all throughout the company’s journey until its final sale to Alere, now Siemens. When I decided to launch my next start-up Questat in 2020, Genesys was the first call I made. I am pleased to be working with the Genesys team again and look forward to our future success with the Questat venture."

Imants Lauks, Founder & CEO Epocal
Founder & Executive Chairman Questat Inc.
Our team

Catalysts for Medical Breakthroughs

At Genesys, relationships come first. With over 25 years of investment experience combined with deep life sciences knowledge, an investment from us is an enduring commitment to meaningful collaboration as we solve some of the worlds most pressing unmet medical needs together.

Partnering with Visionaries to Advance Life-Saving Innovation

Selected stories of portfolio companies where Genesys has helped to create, build and enable.

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From Creation to Exit: The Inversago Origin Story

Inversago acquired by Novo Nordisk for $1.1B USD

Inception to Anchor Company: The Fusion Origin Story

Fusion acquired by Astra Zeneca for $2.4B USD

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Current Investments

Past Success

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Acquired by
AstraZeneca
Initial Investment
Founding Investor - Series A
Board Position
Chairman
Date Exited
June 2024
Exit Value
USD$2.4 billion
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Acquired by
Novo Nordisk
Initial Investment
 Lead Investor - Series A
Board Position
Director & Chairman (Compensation & Audit Committee)
Date Exited
September 2023
Exit Value
USD$1.1 billion
Acquired by
Alere Inc. (now Abbott Labs)
Initial Investment
Lead Investor - Series A
Board Position
Director
Date Exited
February 2013
Exit Value
USD$225 million
Acquired by
Debiopharm
Initial Investment
Lead Investor – Series A
Board Position
Director
Date Exited
February 2014
Exit Value
USD:$127 million
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Public Market
Divested (NYSE:NVTA)
Initial Investment
Series C
Board Position
Observer
Date Exited
2019-2020
Acquired by
Allergan
Initial Investment
Series A
Board Position
Director
Date Exited
August 2015
Exit Value
USD$1.7 billion
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Public Market
Divested (NASD:APTX)
Initial Investment
Seed/ Series A
Date Exited
2018 - 2019
Exit Value
IPO
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Acquired by
YM Biosciences (now Gilead)
Initial Investment
Lead Investor – Series A
Board Position
Director
Date Exited
May 2005
Exit Value
Undisclosed
Acquired by
Natus Medical
Initial Investment
Series A
Board Position
Observer
Date Exited
November 2007
Exit Value
USD$44 million
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Acquired by
Liminal Biotherapeutics
Initial Investment
Lead Investor - Seed
Board Position
Director
Date Exited
July 2020
Exit Value
Undisclosed
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Acquired by
Illumina, Inc
Initial Investment
Pre-Series B
Board Position
Observer
Date Exited
June 2022
Exit Value
USD$90 million
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Acquired by
Thermo Electron Corporation
Initial Investment
Founding Investor - Seed
Board Position
Director
Date Exited
August 2005
Exit Value
USD$35 million
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Acquired by
Medtronic
Initial Investment
Lead Investor - Series A
Board Position
Director
Date Exited
April 2007
Exit Value
Undisclosed
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Public Market
Divested (TSX:SXC)
Initial Investment
PIPE
Date Exited
2003
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Public Market
Divested (TSX:XLX)
Initial Investment
PIPE
Date Exited
2004-2005

Discover, Build, and Enable the Future of Healthcare

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