KU Leuven Research & Development
Venture capitalPre-Seed
Investment thesis
CD3 combines drug discovery expertise with investment activity, focusing on translating innovative science from academic and biotech partners into new medicines. It collaborates with academic researchers and biotech/pharma companies on drug discovery projects, and invests in drug discovery spin-offs and biotechs. The fund aims to bridge the gap between early biomedical research and the pharmaceutical industry, creating value for all stakeholders while addressing significant unmet medical needs.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 30, 2026.
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ1Biotech Γ1Medical Devices Γ1
Investments Β· 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathEnedra analyzes tumor evolution patterns by decoding convergent genomic signatures from cancer genomic data.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical Devices
Co-investorsDeep Science VenturesO2h Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesEnedra Therapeutics Β· cambridgeindependent.co.uk Β· Dec 11, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does KU Leuven Research & Development invest at?
- KU Leuven Research & Development invests at the Pre-Seed stage.
- What sectors does KU Leuven Research & Development focus on?
- KU Leuven Research & Development focuses on Biotech, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
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