Animab was founded by Vikram Virdi, Ann Depicker, Nico Callewaert, Eric Cox, Henri De Greve.

Who are Animab's investors?

Animab's investors include Agri Investment Fund, Seventure Partners, PMV, Qbic Fund, V-Bio Ventures, AIF, VIB.

Where is Animab headquartered?

Animab is headquartered in Ghent, BE.

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Ghent, BE · 9 known investors

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Animab develops proprietary antibodies that mimic natural intestinal protection mechanisms to safeguard piglets' health during post-weaning, a critical period in livestock production. The company's biologically-derived solutions target specific intestinal pathogens without disrupting the healthy microbiome.

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Founders & leadership

Vikram VirdiChief Science Officer & Scientific Co-FounderVikram Virdi is Chief Science Officer and co-founder of Animab, where he leads research into orally-administered antibodies designed to protect intestinal health in livestock.

Ann Depicker

Nico Callewaert

Eric Cox

Henri De Greve

Alain WilleCEOAlain Wille holds a DVM in veterinary medicine from Ghent University and has served as head of global marketing in the pharmaceuticals industry, with expertise in vaccines and biotechnology.

Investors · 9

Agri Investment Fund✓ confirmed by AnimabLeuven · $540K

How we know: Agri Investment Fund's portfolio page · the company's own site · v-bio.ventures · funding news · Not right? Tell us

Seventure Partners✓ confirmed by AnimabParis

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PMVlisted by PMVBrussels

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Qbic Fundlisted by Qbic FundSt-Denijs-Westrem

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V-Bio Ventureslisted by V-Bio VenturesGhent · $270K – $2.2M

How we know: v-bio.ventures · funding news · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

AIFreportedNew York

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VIBreportedGhent

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Also in the syndicate · 2

AnacuraQBIC IIIlead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Undisclosed amountSeries BJul 2025
AIF (lead), PMV (lead), QBIC III (lead), Anacura, Seventure Partners, V-Bio Ventures, VIB
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Undisclosed amountSeries ANov 2022
Qbic III (lead), AIF, PMV, Seventure Partners, V-Bio Ventures, VIB
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Undisclosed amountSeedOct 2020 · 2 sources
PMV (lead), Seventure Partners (lead), Agri Investment Fund, V-Bio Ventures, VIB
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Frequently asked questions

What does Animab do?: Animab develops proprietary antibodies that mimic natural intestinal protection mechanisms to safeguard piglets' health during post-weaning, a critical period in livestock production. The company's biologically-derived solutions target specific intestinal pathogens without disrupting the healthy microbiome.
Who founded Animab?: Animab was founded by Vikram Virdi, Ann Depicker, Nico Callewaert, Eric Cox, Henri De Greve.
Who are Animab's investors?: Animab's investors include Agri Investment Fund, Seventure Partners, PMV, Qbic Fund, V-Bio Ventures, AIF, VIB.
Where is Animab headquartered?: Animab is headquartered in Ghent, BE.