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Emasan AG

Basel-Stadt Founded 1964 Website
Stages5
Industries15
Markets20
Stated Portfolio20
Operating Since1964 (62y)

About Emasan AG

Emasan AG is a Swiss family office associated with the Sandoz family, focusing on strategic investments across various sectors and stages. The firm is known for its significant stake in Novartis AG, a global leader in pharmaceuticals and healthcare. In February 2025, Emasan AG sold a portion of its Novartis shares, realizing approximately 2.6 billion Swiss francs. This transaction underscores the firm's active role in managing and optimizing its investment portfolio. Emasan AG's investment philosophy emphasizes diversification and long-term value creation, reflecting the Sandoz family's commitment to sustainable growth and innovation. The firm's strategic approach involves identifying and supporting companies with strong growth potential, particularly in the healthcare and technology sectors, aligning with the family's legacy in the pharmaceutical industry. Through its investments, Emasan AG aims to contribute to advancements in healthcare and related industries, leveraging its expertise and resources to foster innovation and improve patient outcomes. The firm's activities are guided by a commitment to ethical investment practices and a focus on creating positive societal impact, consistent with the values upheld by the Sandoz family over generations.

Geographical Focus

African markets2

Other stated markets18

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyJapanAustraliaChinaIndiaBrazilFranceSwitzerlandMexicoSouth KoreaRussiaChileArgentinaColombiaPeru

Requirements

Established companies with proven business models, Strong management teams, Potential for significant growth, Alignment with the Sandoz family's values and legacy

Stated Portfolio20

Johnson & Johnson
Merck & Co.
Eli Lilly and Company
Pfizer Inc.
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Novartis AG
Gilead Sciences
AstraZeneca
GlaxoSmithKline
Sanofi
Boehringer Ingelheim
Roche Holding AG
AbbVie Inc.
Biogen Inc.
Amgen Inc.
Bayer AG
Sandoz Group AG
Alcon Inc.
Novavax Inc.
Moderna Inc.

As reported by the investor. We hold no profile for these companies, so they are printed as stated rather than linked.