VIB
FoundationGhent · Seed–Late Stage · 9 people tracked
Investment thesis
VIB is a Flemish life sciences research institute focused on conducting groundbreaking biomolecular research for scientific and societal benefit. It allocates most of its budget to research, with a significant share dedicated to technology transfer aimed at converting research into viable business ventures for consumer and patient benefit. Its research spans humans, plants, and microorganisms, studying normal and pathological cellular and organismal processes. Researchers are embedded within departments across four Flemish universities to foster collaboration. As a member of EU-LIFE, VIB emphasizes excellence in life sciences, dissemination of scientific knowledge to the public, and contribution to economic development.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 3 of 3 portfolio companiesBiotech ×3Healthtech ×2AgTech ×1FoodTech ×1
HQs:Belgium×3
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathMontis Biosciences develops anti-C1q antibodies that target both the complement and myeloid axes to treat neuroinflammatory, autoimmune, neurodegenerative and ophthalmic diseases, with a lead program in Guillain-Barré syndrome and a second CD93 program in lung squamous cell carcinoma.
BiotechHealthtechLeuven, BE
Federico Grossi(Clinical Advisor & Acting CMO)
Protealis breeds legume crops such as soybeans and yellow peas and develops proprietary seed coatings with nitrogen-fixing bacteria adapted to the European climate.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechGent, BE
Benjamin Laga(Co-founder & CEO)Jonas Aper(Co-founder & Director of Breeding)
Montis Biosciences is a biotechnology company developing anti-C1q antibodies that target both the complement and myeloid axes to treat neuroinflammatory, autoimmune, neurodegenerative and ophthalmic diseases, with a lead program in Guillain-Barré syndrome.
BiotechHealthtechLeuven, BE
Federico Grossi(Clinical Advisor & Acting CMO)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does VIB invest at?
- VIB invests at the Seed, Series A, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does VIB focus on?
- VIB focuses on AgTech, Biotech, FoodTech.
- Where is VIB located?
- VIB is headquartered in Ghent, BE.
- Does VIB lead rounds?
- VIB typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelNEW | Episode 14: Lia Martina – From pipettes to policy
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NEW | Episode 12: Ayşe Candayan – Grants, genes, and grit
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NEW | Episode 13: Thomas Jacobs – Transplanting, adapting, and flourishing in a new environment
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NEW | Episode 11: Laurent Galibert – A lifelong mission in drug discovery
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NEW | Episode 15: Inge Van Molle – What it takes to be a jack of all trades
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BioImaging Core Cribs
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