EFTA00973929.pdf
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From: Boris Nikolic •t: Ina>
To: "Jeffrey Epstein (jeevacation@gmail.com)" <jeevacation@gmail.com>
Subject: draft for a fund
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 00:13:56 +0000
This is a draft that I sent to Yuri on Friday.
Please let's discuss.
Life Sciences & Technology ("LST") Fund
With a target size of [$250 - $400 million] of committed capital, the LST Fund intends to invest at the
intersection of life science and digital technology. Recent advances in molecular medicine, electronic sensor
technology and communication platforms create the opportunity to dramatically reduce inefficiencies in the
diagnosis, treatment and delivery of healthcare. Similar to other industries, the life sciences and healthcare
sectors could be transformed by disruptive business models that change the way consumers — otherwise known
as patients — interact with health care. In an environment of health care reform requiring quality, affordable care,
the LST Fund will invest in companies with transformative technologies and business models that create
financial value either through making healthcare more efficient and/or serving consumers directly.
The LST Fund's portfolio is expected to comprise approximately [20-25] companies with an average of [$10-15
million] invested per company. The investment period of the LST Fund will be [4-5] years with a 10 year fund
life. The General Partners are Yuri Milner and Boris Nikolic. The General Partners intend to invest a significant
portion [10-20%) of the capital of the LST Fund. The management fee is 2% and a carried interest is 20% of net
gain. Preferred Limited partners will be selected strategic individuals.
The LST Fund will be based in San Francisco, and co-locate with DST Global in order to take advantage of the
back office capabilities of DST. The LST Fund intends to be an investor in disruptive business models and will
therefore be disciplined about investing only in the highest quality entrepreneurs with an unfair advantage in a
significant market opportunities.
The LST Fund has three areas of focus:
1. Molecular Medicine. The LST Fund will invest in opportunities in which progress in molecular medicine,
genomic and bio-informatics makes possible the identification, development and delivery of more effective
and efficient treatments. Medicine is evolving toward a regime of personalized medicine through a positive
feedback loop between the consumer, treatment, and new treatment development. For example, sequencing
cancer cells can identify drug-able targets to tailor oncology therapies to the needs of patients. Drug
development can be more efficient through analyzing data from large numbers of individuals, or individuals
with unique responses to illness, allows for more efficient identification of target compounds. In addition to
cancer and chronic diseases, we will invest in companies that are developing new products in sectors that
consumers are willing to pay for such as skincare, hair loss and weight loss.
2. Smart Sensors and Big Data. The LST Fund will invest in opportunities in which progress in electronics,
computing analytics and communications make possible new approaches of direct-to-consumer monitoring,
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diagnosing and delivering healthcare. Low cost sensor technologies allow for cheap monitoring of body
systems such as heart rate, excretion, activity and caloric consumption. Data from sensors, as well as broader
social networks, can be aggregated and mined for behavior patterns and market research. In turn, smart
algorithms can allow for integrated, consumer-controlled diagnosis and treatment recommendations within
alternative lower-cost delivery settings. Finally, smart sensors and big data can lead to new methods for
promoting patient adherence to treatment regimes, improving efficacy and reducing long-term health care
costs.
3. Digital Health Platforms. The LST Fund will invest in opportunities in which technology-enabled,
consumer-facing business models will disrupt the healthcare ecosystem. Consumers will use their mobile
phones and social networks to understand and make choices about health care providers, companies and
products. Innovative companies will use digital health platforms to break down the barriers to delivery of
efficient health services. Quality, affordability and accessibility of healthcare will be enhanced through
feedback loops between customers using services and companies adapting to the needs of consumers.
The General Partners, Yuri Milner and Boris Nikolic, expect that the vast majority of investment opportunities
will be sourced through the networks of their partners. This investment team melds the unique skills and
networks of two Principals: Boris Nikolic's deep expertise and networks in molecular medicine, diagnostics and
technology innovation, and Yuri Milner's track record in investing in some of the world's most transformative
technology companies. As Chief Advisor for Science and Technology to Bill Gates, Dr. Nikolic has been
involved in the investment activities of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Intellectual Ventures, Microsoft
and Mr. Gates' direct investment portfolio, and therefore has relationships with some of the best scientists,
inventors, innovators, entrepreneurs and VCs in the world. As CEO of DST Global, Yuri Milner has invested in
companies such as Facebook, Zynga, Twitter, Groupon, Airbnb and Uber, and has also formed a unique
relationship to source transactions from Y Combinator.
Table 1. Committed and Prospective Limited Partners:
I already talked to — please note that I discussed a possibility of a fund without mentioning Yuri Milner (except
Bill Gates):
I. Bill Gates
2. Jorge Paulo Lemann
3. David Rubenstein
4. Kimbal (and Elon) Musk
5. David Schwartz
Within next month, I intend I talk to:
6. Jonathan and George Soros
7. David Bonderman
8. Michael and Pete Peterson
9. Leonard Lauder
10. Solina Chao and Li Ka-shing
11. Eli Jacobs
12. Denise and Kyle Washington
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13. James Ueltschi
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