Stonehill College he Leader in Ocular Drug Delivery Stories in Entrepreneurial Finance Stephen From, President and CEO EyeGate Pharma November 29, 2011
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Stonehill CollegeThe Leader in Ocular Drug Delivery
Stories in Entrepreneurial Finance
Stephen From, President and CEO EyeGate Pharma
November 29, 2011
Stonehill CollegeThe Leader in Ocular Drug Delivery
Table of Contents
Background on myself
EyeGate summary overview
Funding an Opportunity
Wrap-up
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Who Am I?
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Stephen From President & Chief Executive Officer
Over 15 years’ experience in finance with a focus on life sciences Previously, CFO Centelion, a biotechnology subsidiary of Sanofi-aventis Former investment banker specializing in the biotechnology and medical device
sectors, most recently at Banc of America securities
Had several small business endeavors prior to finding path that lead me to this spot
Received BSc from University of Western Ontario (London, Canada) Received Diploma in Accounting from Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo,
Canada) Chartered Accountant – did my time with Price Waterhouse (Toronto,
Canada) Investment Banker
• started in Toronto, Canada (BZW - M&A boutique focused in Telecom sector)
• Moved to London, UK (Citibank, ING Barings: from telecom to healthcare)
• ING sent me to NY• Back to London with Robertson Stephens, Bank of America)
• CFO: Centelion in Paris, France (biotech company being spun out by Aventis)• CEO: EyeGate in Paris then to Boston
Stonehill CollegeThe Leader in Ocular Drug Delivery
Table of Contents
Background on myself
EyeGate summary overview
Funding an Opportunity
Wrap-up
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Company Mission
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Eliminate Two Major Issues Currently Faced by Eye Care Practitioners
ISSUE #1
PATIENT NON-COMPLIANCE
ISSUE #2
LOW PATIENT THROUGHPUT
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EyeGate® II Delivery System
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EyeGate® II Delivery System
Non-invasive, iontophoretic therapeutic delivery that dramatically increases onset of action
Capable of delivering a wide variety of drug types ranging from small molecules to proteins
In-office procedure that takes under four minutes
All eye care practitioners can perform the procedure
CE Marked and 510(k) route acceptable to FDA
Eliminates the Issues of Patient Compliance and Patient Throughput while Decreasing Safety Risks
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Corporate Overview
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Lead product candidate EGP-437: A platform specific formulation of
dexamethasone phosphate Potent anti-inflammatory agent Commercial launch expected in
late 2013 for anterior uveitis Expand label to dry-eye, scleritis
and other inflammatory indications
Research programs include: Reformulated antibiotic for
Bacterial Conjunctivitis Customized protein for Age-
related Macular Degeneration Control-released nanoparticles
for Glaucoma
EyeGate® II Delivery System: A small, elegant, and easy-to-use
device that delivers drugs non-invasively and quickly
Capable of delivering a wide variety of therapeutics
Studied in over 400 people and over 1,200 treatments
Specialty pharmaceutical company (Ophthalmology) founded in 1998
VC funded, private Delaware corporation located in Waltham, MA
Sufficient cash in-hand to fund Phase III trial in anterior uveitis
8 full-time employees
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Investment Highlights
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EyeGate’s Approach
Enhances Both the Patient’s and Doctor’s
Treatment Experience
Lead Product Candidate,
EGP-437 is a Late Stage Asset with Multiple
Indications – Anterior
Uveitis, Dry Eye, and Scleritis
Significant Market, Global
Uveitis Therapeutics
Market is Expected to Grow at 26% Annually to
$1.6B by 20171EyeGate® II
Delivery System is a Proprietary, Non-invasive and Versatile Drug Delivery
System
Compelling and Cost Efficient
Business Model with a Defined
Path to Reimbursemen
t
Strong IP Portfolio with
Protection Lasting through to 2029 without
Extension
Source: 1. Uveitis Therapeutics – Pipeline Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2017, Global Data, April 1, 2011
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Initial Business Strategy and EGP-437
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Fast
Initially Reformulating
Generics to Validate Technology and Business Case
Low Risk: Understood safety and efficacy profile
FDA 505(b)(2) route
Multiple approved compounds to choose from
Reformulated product becomes proprietary
EGP-437 A platform specific formulation of dexamethasone
phosphate Potent anti-inflammatory agent Three clinical studies completed to-date including
one study for EGP-437’s lead indication, anterior uveitis
No observed increases in intra ocular pressure U.S. Patent filed in February 2009
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Peak Year Sales Potential
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EGP-437 has potential to achieve annual peak revenue of approximately $340 million in the U.S. and $200 million in ROW
($ in mil lions)
Condition
U.S. Market Size
(In 000s) EyeGate Target Patient Profile
EyeGate Target Population (In 000s)
Estimated Annual Peak
Sales
Anterior Uveitis 200 Frequent Outbreaks 80 $60
Dry Eye Syndrome 9,500 Induction Period and Severe (i.e. Sjrogens) 500 $130
Scleritis 45 Total Population 35 $25
Corneal Graft Rejection 400 Active Graft Rejection 40 $30
Cataract Surgery 3,000 Premium IOL's (multifocal) 380 $95
TOTAL $340
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Ownership
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Ventech, 48.6%
Innoven, 17.1%
NEP, 4.2%
Medicis, 3.1%
Nexus, 3.1%
Other, 9.0%
Options and warrants,
14.9%
Raised $55.4 million EyeGate’s ownership on a fully diluted basis, assuming all options granted and
exercised and all warrants exercised illustrated below:
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Table of Contents
Background on myself
EyeGate summary overview
Funding an Opportunity
Wrap-up
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So you have an idea!!!
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Communicating to target audience
• Friends & Family• Angel investors• Venture capitalists• Strategic investors• Institutional investors
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Mission Statement
PURPOSE
Who Cares?
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Mission Statement
Vision Statement"Preservation of sight" was the driving force behind the
founding of InSite Vision in 1987 and remains so today. We pursue that vision through the development of innovative
technologies and products. Advancing the treatment of eye disease guides our resource investments and the search
for more effective "solutions for sight." We are committed to providing these solutions to patients and physicians and, in doing so, building the long-term value of InSite Vision for
our global shareholders and partners.
This statement could be talking about any ophthalmic company!
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Mission Statement
• pSivida is a leader in the development of miniaturized, injectable, drug delivery systems.
Who Cares?
2 steps away from answering question
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Mission Statementfocused on treating unmet ocular medical needs with the EyeGate® II Ocular Drug Delivery System, a non-invasive drug delivery technology that has the potential to treat multiple ocular diseases.
addressing the need for an alternative mode of ocular drug delivery because there are safety and efficacy drawbacks posed by current ocular delivery applications, such as eyedrops, injections or implants, which are hindered by low bioavailability, collateral toxicities, sight-threatening infections and/or retinal damage.
General!!
Who cares??
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Mission Statement
Non-compliance is the main cause of treatment failure which leads to temporary or permanent loss of vision.
Low patient throughput limits number of patients treated and limits revenue for doctor
Who cares??
developing therapeutics designed to address two major issues in the ophthalmic space, patient compliance and patient throughput.
1 step away from answering question
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Mission StatementOrganize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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Mission StatementCommitted to bringing the best user experience to its customers through its innovative hardware, software, peripherals, and services.
APPLE
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Moving Forward
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Business plan and executive summary• Tells a story
• Problem > your solution• Market opportunity• Key investment highlights
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Cash
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Sources of cash• Revenue
• Non-dilutive• Debt
• Non-dilutive and/or dilutive• Equity
• Dilutive• Strategic partnership
• Non-dilutive and/or dilutive
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….figure out what you want to be when you grow up
VC’s
…..understand who you are and
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Realizing ROI requires exit
• IPO?• M&A?
The exit path will influence valuation and deal terms
VC’s
Friday.
Ten-Year Venture Capital Returns Continue To Slide
Creating Value
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VC’s
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ValuationWhat value are you willing to
accept????Valuation
• Multiple• ROI• Comparable company analysis• Net present value
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VC’s
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Term sheet• Liquidation preference• Multiple liquidation preference
• Anti-dilution: full ratchet vs weighted average• Pay-to-play provision• Drag and tag alongs
• Incentive plan (options): limited exercise period, reverse vesting
• Board seat
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VC’s
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Board seat• Alignment between investor and mngt• Exit: IPO vs M&A• Stand-alone or integrated
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Table of Contents
Background on myself
EyeGate summary overview
Funding an Opportunity
Wrap-up
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Success?
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Characteristics required???• Fear of failure• Drive or ambition• Curiosity • Desire for learning• Discipline – tenacity• Diplomacy• Leader• Belief
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Stories in Entrepreneurial Finance
Stephen From, President and CEO EyeGate Pharma
November 29, 2011