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EMBL Ventures

Venture capital

Heidelberg · Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked

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Investment thesis

EMBL Ventures invests in life science companies throughout Europe, aiming to build businesses with significant commercial potential in areas such as new therapeutic treatment modalities and pharmaceuticals, next-generation enabling technology platforms, and innovations in diagnostics and medical devices. The firm draws on a strong scientific and life science industry network, an established investment track record, and experience building companies, structuring collaboration and licensing agreements, and executing M&A and IPOs. Portfolio companies receive hands-on support, access to the firm's network, and unique access to the EMBL, which the firm views as a source of added value.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
Check
$108K – $5.4M
HQ
Heidelberg, DE
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2001
AUM
$129.6M
Tracked investments
10
Unicorns
1
Acquisitions
3

Team · 2 people

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Mandy Kossack· Analystin

What they invest in

from 3 of 10 portfolio companies

Biotech ×3Healthtech ×2Medical Devices ×1

HQs:Germany×1United States×1

Investments · 10 tracked

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Topas Therapeuticstopas-therapeutics.comin✓ verified

Topas Therapeutics develops nanoparticle-based therapies to induce immune tolerance for autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases.

BiotechHealthtech

Hugo Fry(Chief Executive Officer)inChristian Schröter(Chief Operating Officer)Cristina de Min(Chief Medical Officer)Anne Burger(Chief Financial Officer)Alex Marshall(Chief Business Officer)in

Co-investorsGimvBoehringer Ingelheim Venture FundBioMedPartnersEpidarex Capital

Allecra Therapeutics GmbHallecra.com

Antibiotic developer, maker of cefepime/enmetazobactam (EXBLIFEP).

Co-investorsAndera PartnersBioMedPartnersDelos CapitalXeraya CapitalForbion

Apellis Pharmaceuticalsapellis.comin𝕏acquired by Biogen · May 2026 · $5.6B

NASDAQ-listed company developing therapies for complement cascade-driven diseases in haematology, ophthalmology, and nephrology.

BiotechCrestwood, US

Pascal Deschatelets(Executive Officer)inCedric Francois(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardGerald Chan(Director)Stephanie O'Brien(Director)Alec Machiels(Director)A. Sinclair Dunlop(Director)

Co-investorsAvoro Capital AdvisorsEpidarex CapitalF-Prime CapitalKeyhorse CapitalSofinnova VenturesSolasta Ventures+1 more

Crescendo Biologicscrescendobiologics.comin𝕏

Crescendo Biologics develops novel immune cell-enhancing therapeutics for immuno-oncology using its patent-protected Humabody VH platform, a fully human domain technology clinically validated in oncology and immunology.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsAndera PartnersQuan CapitalSofinnova PartnersAstellas Venture Management LLCFuture Planet CapitalAvlar BioVentures+3 more

Immaticsimmatics.com

MIG portfolio company taken public.

Harpreet Singh(Founder)in

Co-investorsGrazia Equity GmbHLSG HoldingsMIG Capital AG

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AmphivenaArsanisLuxendoOpsona TherapeuticsViraTherapeutics

Exits · 3

3 acquisitions

Apellis Pharmaceuticalsacq. by BiogenLuxendoacq. by BrukerViraTherapeuticsacq. by Boehringer Ingelheim

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has EMBL Ventures made?
EMBL Ventures has 10 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited.
What stage does EMBL Ventures invest at?
EMBL Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What is EMBL Ventures's typical check size?
EMBL Ventures typically writes checks of $108K – $5.4M.
What sectors does EMBL Ventures focus on?
EMBL Ventures focuses on Biotech, Deep Tech, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
Where is EMBL Ventures located?
EMBL Ventures is headquartered in Heidelberg, DE.
Who does EMBL Ventures co-invest with?
EMBL Ventures most often shares deals with Andera Partners, BioMedPartners, Epidarex Capital, among 19 tracked co-investors.

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