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Lars Nieba

Investor

Venture Partner at Pureos Bioventures

Basel, Switzerland

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Lars Nieba is Managing Director of LifeScienceNieba (LSN) GmbH, a firm he co-founded to advise early-stage biotechnology companies on corporate strategy and commercial positioning. He brings extensive experience across drug development modalities including small molecules, therapeutic proteins, antibodies, and gene therapy, with a track record that includes bringing multiple molecular entities to market, launching a pre-filled syringe for a blockbuster drug generating over €3 billion in sales, and closing three oversubscribed financing rounds. His background includes global leadership roles in research, business development, manufacturing, and clinical development at both large pharmaceutical and biotech firms, with experience managing teams of up to 350 people.

Experience

  1. LifeScienceNieba (LSN) GmbHManaging Directorcurrent2026 — presentBasel Metropolitan Area
  2. Solute Guard Therapeutics AGBoard Membercurrent2026 — presentBasel, Switzerland
  3. Engimmune TherapeuticsCEOcurrent2023 — presentMetropolregion Basel
  4. Pureos BioventuresVenture Partnercurrent2021 — presentBasel, Schweiz
  5. Nordic Nanovector ASACEO (until May 2021) & Chief Technology Officer2019 — 2023Oslo Area, Norway ; Zug Switzerland
  6. BayerVP and Strategic Product Lead2016 — 2019
  7. RocheGlobal Head of Functional Excellence in Clinical Operations2012 — 2016Basel, Switzerland
  8. RocheGlobal Head of Clinical Supply Planning and Business Excellence2010 — 2012Basel, Basel, Switzerland
  9. RocheHead of Biologics Technology Area Strategy Teams2006 — 2009Basel, Switzerland
  10. RocheHead of Technical Business Development Biologics2003 — 2006Basel, Switzerland
  11. TEMAS AG Technology and Management ServicesSenior Project Manager2000 — 2003St Gallen, Switzerland
  12. Cytos Biotechnology AGHead Therapeutic Vaccine Research1997 — 2000Zurich, Switzerland

Education

  1. University of ZurichDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Biochemistry1993 — 1997
  2. University of St.GallenExecutive MBA, MBA2001 — 2003
  3. The University of FreiburgMaster's degree, Biochemistry1987 — 1993

Skills & more

Six Sigma Black Belt2Quality Assurance2Business Development2BiotechnologyProduct StrategyBiopharmaceuticalsDrug DevelopmentPragmatic approaches to problem-solving (goal-oriented)High ability of strategic thinkingVery fast intellectual perception when confronted with new topicsHigh degree of self-motivationPharmaceutical Industry1

From Lars's professional profile.

Colleagues at Pureos Bioventures

Anne Grahl
Associate at Pureos Bioventures
Butrint Aliu
Analyst at Pureos Bioventures
Christian Altorfer
CFO/COO at Pureos Bioventures
Dominik Escher
Managing Partner at Pureos Bioventures
Dragan Grabulovski
Venture Partner at Pureos Bioventures
Klaus Breiner
Managing Partner at Pureos Bioventures
Luigi Costa
Investor at Pureos Bioventures
Martin Münchbach
Managing Partner at Pureos Bioventures

Network3

Anne Grahl
Associate at Pureos Bioventures
Dominik Escher
Managing Partner at Pureos Bioventures
Dragan Grabulovski
Venture Partner at Pureos Bioventures

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Lars Nieba work?
Lars Nieba is Venture Partner at Pureos Bioventures.
What check size does Lars Nieba write?
Lars Nieba typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Founder mafias

University of St.Gallen mafia31

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Adrian LocherBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Merantix +1Manar AlkassarMaster's programFounded Qlub +1Jonas MorgnerM.Sc.Founded TradeLink +1Dominik MatykaDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded NAPChristophe MaireFounded FoodLabsConstantin RobertzBusiness Administration and ManagementFounded Locad

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University of Zurich mafia10

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Pureos Bioventures mafia4

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Veronica Gambillara FonckPartnerFounded GlycoEraLuigi CostaEntrepreneur in ResidenceFounded Noema PharmaDragan GrabulovskiVenture PartnerFounded Araris Biotech

The University of Freiburg mafia4

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Michael BitzerPhDFounded MunichreAlyona MedelyanMagister ArtiumFounded ThematicMartin BittnerDoctor of Medicine (M.D.)Founded Redouble AI

Same school

Also attended University of Zurich75

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Also attended University of St.Gallen245

Melissa DonohoeVice President at Notion CapitalMarjolaine CatilPrincipal at Newfund CapitalGülce KoçInvestment Manager at IdacapitalDominik MatykaInvestor at Cavalry VenturesChristian NagelInvestor at Earlybird Venture CapitalKarol CieslukAssociate at TCV

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Also attended The University of Freiburg32

Ruth Foxe BladerInvestor at Citrine VentureDr. Elias Börgmann-DehinaGeneral Counsel & Portfolio Manager at HeadlineJens LapinskiFounding Partner at Angel InvestChristina UlardicPartner at Astanor VenturesMaik FechnerVenture Partner at Blockchain Founders CapitalJan BeckerInvestment Team at 10x Founders

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Shared employers

Also worked at Engimmune Therapeutics2

Annalisa D'AndreaVenture Partner at Longwood FundXiming DingInvestment Manager at Pureos Bioventures

Also worked at Nordic Nanovector ASA1

Luigi CostaInvestor at Pureos Bioventures

Also worked at Bayer69

Vincent RoseInvestment Manager at Burda Principal InvestmentsJulie YangInvestor at Third Rock VenturesTracy WilliamsInvestor at Third Rock VenturesMelike Abacioglu GunesVP of Marketing at Asymmetric Capital PartnersChris PatersonVenture Partner at Tall Grass VenturesDavid SullivanVenture Partner at Tall Grass Ventures

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Also worked at Roche94

Joe HorsmanInvestor at Madrona Venture GroupMarco PrunottoInvestor at MedicxiMike FitzgeraldInvestor at High AlphaUri LopatinInvestor at Khosla VenturesJan-Olivier FillolsSenior Managing Director at Marlin Equity PartnersNarges BaniasadiVenture Partner at Think+ Ventures Management, Llc

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