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V-Bio Ventures

Venture capital

Brussels · Seed–Series B · 10 people tracked

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Investment thesis

V-Bio Ventures backs companies developing innovative and transformational life science technologies with high societal and environmental impact. The firm focuses on therapeutics including drug discovery and development, sourcing deals from research institutions, entrepreneurial initiatives, and spin-outs. V-Bio leverages an extensive network and deep sector expertise to contribute beyond capital, aiming to be part of the core strategy of portfolio companies. The firm has a preferred partnership with VIB, a premier Belgian life science research institute, and maintains a geographic focus on European opportunities.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series B
HQ
Brussels, BE
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2015

Team · 10 people

from the firm's website
Christina Takke· Managing Partner

Co-founder of V-Bio Ventures with over 15 years of European venture capital experience in biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical investments. She previously was a partner at Forbion Capital Partners and holds a PhD in Developmental Biology.

Shelley Margetson· Managing Partner

Joined V-Bio Ventures in 2020 and brings over 20 years of executive experience in finance and business across European biotechnology companies. She served as CFO during Merus' Nasdaq IPO and as CEO of Gadeta, managing funding rounds and strategic exits.

Willem Broekaert· Managing Partner

Co-founder of V-Bio Ventures with over 15 years in VC-backed life sciences companies as entrepreneur, consultant, and executive. He founded Fugeia (now owned by Cargill) and was VP of R&D at CropDesign, and previously held an academic position in plant biotechnology.

Katja Rosenkranz· Partner

Partner at V-Bio Ventures since 2016 with over 12 years in life science venture business. She previously worked as analyst at Polytechnos Venture-Partners, CBO/CFO at Advitos, and senior investment manager at Ascenion managing the Spinnovator initiative.

Ward Capoen· Partner

Partner at V-Bio Ventures since 2016 with a PhD in molecular biology and research experience at VIB/UGent, the John Innes Centre, and Harvard Medical School. He previously was a senior analyst at Candriam Investors Group evaluating early-stage listed biotech companies.

Mathias Falcenberg· Venture Partner

Joined V-Bio Ventures as Venture Partner in February 2025 with experience spanning healthcare as entrepreneur, investor, and corporate innovator. He previously worked at Merck KGaA driving external innovation in healthcare technologies and modalities, and at Forbion in venture capital.

Dr. Loïc Laplanche· Chief Operating Officer

Ph.D. scientist with over 25 years of leadership in non-clinical and translational sciences at global pharmaceutical companies. Most recently Senior Scientific Director at AbbVie leading DMPK and bioanalysis groups across neuroscience, immunology, and oncology, bringing expertise in preclinical development, quantitative pharmacology, and team management.

Dr. Marie-Laurence Gourlay-Chu· Chief Medical Officer

Medical doctor with over 25 years of experience in clinical development, pharmacovigilance, and medical affairs across biotech and pharma. Previously served as CMO at PPRS SAS and held leadership roles at Genethon, Ipsen, AstraZeneca, and the French Health Products Safety Agency, with therapeutic focus in immunology, CNS, and rare diseases.

Martin Solleveld· Finance Manager

Finance Manager at V-Bio Ventures since its inception in 2015 with extensive experience in venture capital financial management and biotech companies. He previously worked as an independent financial consultant and at Arthur Andersen in business process management.

Tom Schwarz· Strategic Advisory Board Member

Member of V-Bio Ventures' strategic advisory board with over 20 years in venture capital focused on biotechnology and medtech. He co-founded Life Sciences Partners and Innovation Industries, and previously founded U-Gene Research, which was sold to Kendle.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does V-Bio Ventures invest at?
V-Bio Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
What sectors does V-Bio Ventures focus on?
V-Bio Ventures focuses on Biotech, Medical Devices.
Where is V-Bio Ventures located?
V-Bio Ventures is headquartered in Brussels, BE.

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