VIB
FoundationGhent · Seed–Late Stage · 5 people tracked
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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 · 5 people
from the firm's website & curated
Founder mafia
3 people who came through VIB went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 6 of 6 portfolio companiesBiotech ×5Healthtech ×4Medical Devices ×2AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Deep Tech ×1Digital Health ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:Belgium×5
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathExeVir develops multi-specific VHH antibody therapies to treat infectious diseases, immunological conditions, and oncology, with a focus on immunocompromised populations.
BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesGhent, BE
Xavier Saelens(Scientific Founder)Nico Callewaert(Scientific Founder)inMike Garrett(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsV-Bio VenturesSambrinvestUCB VenturesFund+VIVES Partners
Montis 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)
Co-investorsDroia VenturesPfizer VenturesPfizer Venture Investments
MRM Health develops microbiome-based therapeutics using a precision-engineered platform called CORAL®, which designs and manufactures live bacterial consortia to treat diseases caused by microbiome dysbiosis.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesGhent, BE
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)inJonas Aper(Co-founder & Director of Breeding)in
Co-investorsAgri Investment FundInnovation IndustriesKorysV-Bio VenturesEstari GroupPMV+1 more
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)
Co-investorsDroia VenturesPfizer VenturesPfizer Venture Investments
Aneta operates an email-based AI research service that runs 15 specialized agents across academic, market, technical, and legal sources for days to produce long, citation-backed research reports.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsPebblebedAndera PartnersBGVForbionFountain Healthcare PartnersHTGF+2 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesProtealis · igrownews.com · Mar 23, 2026
Montis Biosciences · rupress.org · Jan 5, 2026
MRM Health · pharmaceutical-technology.com · Sep 5, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has VIB made?
- VIB has 6 tracked investments.
- 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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