Invest 2023

For investors, impact & ROI need not be mutually exclusive.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Millions of individuals are affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD), neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), and mental health conditions worldwide.

1 in 44 children receive an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis.

1 in 7 children live with a neurodevelopment disorder (NDD).

1 in 5 individuals live with a diagnosed mental health condition.

In the U.S. alone, 5.4 million individuals have received an ASD diagnosis, 11 million children have a NDD, and 66 million individuals have a mental health condition. For reasons that are not entirely understood, prevalence of these conditions is increasing exponentially, with no signs of slowing down. Of note, ASD prevalence has increased 241% over the past two decades.

A favorable regulatory climate has made obtaining coverage for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of these conditions more accessible. However, there are still limited diagnostic, therapeutic, and service-oriented options for affected individuals and their families. As a result, stakeholders are left to cope with long wait times, ineffective treatments, and a fragmented care system.

At AIF, we are tapping a ~$800 billion market, directing capital toward companies that are transforming how ASD, NDDs, mental health issues, and other complex chronic conditions are diagnosed, treated, and managed.

By investing in innovative life sciences and tech- and data-enabled services companies, we are using venture capital investment as a vehicle for deepening understanding, establishing a better standard of care, and enabling the individuals (and their families) affected by these conditions to reach their full potential.

THE IMPACT

At AIF, we hold ourselves accountable to the millions of people worldwide affected by ASD, NDDs, mental health issues, and other complex chronic conditions.

We invest in critically unmet healthcare needs affecting the ASD, NDD, and mental health communities across the life sciences and tech- and data-enabled services.

We are building a portfolio that addresses comprehensive care for this population, supporting the community from early childhood through adulthood.

We identify passionate founders who are addressing pain points head-on, and work with them to develop sustainable business models that will yield returns for both the community and investors.

Through our ecosystem approach of investing, we seek to cultivate a collaborative network of portfolio companies, corporate partners, nonprofits, academic institutions, and families to drive transformative innovation in this sector.