Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim is a global enterprise that focuses on improving patient health through innovative solutions. Its investment arm, established in 2010, specializes in venture capital for early-stage companies in the life sciences, biotechnology, and digital health sectors. The firm prioritizes investments in groundbreaking therapeutics and novel technologies, targeting areas such as immuno-oncology, regenerative medicine, and infectious diseases. By investing up to €15 million in promising startups, Boehringer Ingelheim aims to foster long-term relationships with scientists and entrepreneurs, facilitating the development of new biological entities, next-generation vaccines, and personalized medicine approaches. With offices in Germany, the United States, and China, the firm primarily seeks opportunities in North America and Europe/Israel, striving to address significant medical needs through pioneering scientific advancements.

Anjan Chatterjee

Corporate Vice President

Yifang Cui

Investor

Dr. Niklas Czeloth

Executive Director and Investment Manager,, Therapeutics Investment and Member of Expert Panel

Kanad Das

Investment Director, Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund

Christian Eckermann

SVP, Head of Biopharma Austria

Alexander Ehlgen

Executive Director

Ellen Gottesdiener

Principal Agile Coach

Martin Heidecker

Managing Director

Mia Hu

Associate

Frank Kalkbrenner

Director, Investment Manager

Julia Kaufman

Investment Director

Sebastian Kreuz

Executive Director

Hongmei Li

Investor

Debbie Lin

Executive Director

Philipp Mueller

Investor

Philipp Müller

Executive Director

Stefan Pflanz

Executive Director

Mark Ralph

Investor

Oliver Reuss

Executive Director

Fei Shen

Managing Director, USA, Therapeutics Investment

Arun Thachi

Director, IT Omnichannel Ecosystem Evolution

Clive Wood

Senior Vice President

Johannes Zanzinger

Investment Director

Past deals in Belgium

AgomAb

Series B in 2021
AgomAb is developing molecular therapies for the regeneration of damaged tissues. Their unique agonistic monoclonal antibody molecules (“agomAbs”) stimulate molecular and cellular repair mechanisms that have the potential to restore organ function in patients with fibrotic, inflammatory, autoimmune and degenerative diseases.

Global Stem Cell Technology

Acquisition in 2020
Global Stem Cell Technology is a veterinary biotech company specializing in the development and production of advanced stem cell products for horses and dogs. The company focuses on blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells, which are intended for clinical applications in animals. By translating regenerative medicine into practical treatments, Global Stem Cell Technology aims to enhance animal welfare and improve the quality of care available for these animals.

etherna immunotherapies

Series B in 2020
eTheRNA immunotherapies NV specializes in the development of mRNA-based immunotherapies aimed at enhancing the human immune system's response to cancer and infectious diseases. The company's innovative TriMix technology specifically targets dendritic cells, which play a crucial role in initiating immune responses. By harnessing this technology, eTheRNA seeks to provide more effective and safer treatment options for patients with conditions such as melanoma and triple-negative breast cancer. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Niel, Belgium, eTheRNA has established a strategic partnership with China Grand Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Holdings Limited to further its research and development efforts. The company is dedicated to advancing the field of immunotherapy to improve patient outcomes.

AgomAb

Series A in 2019
AgomAb is developing molecular therapies for the regeneration of damaged tissues. Their unique agonistic monoclonal antibody molecules (“agomAbs”) stimulate molecular and cellular repair mechanisms that have the potential to restore organ function in patients with fibrotic, inflammatory, autoimmune and degenerative diseases.

AgomAb

Series A in 2019
AgomAb is developing molecular therapies for the regeneration of damaged tissues. Their unique agonistic monoclonal antibody molecules (“agomAbs”) stimulate molecular and cellular repair mechanisms that have the potential to restore organ function in patients with fibrotic, inflammatory, autoimmune and degenerative diseases.

Rewind Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Rewind Therapeutics focuses on developing innovative therapeutics aimed at treating neurological diseases. The company specializes in first-in-class remyelinating therapies that target and block inhibitory signals, which hinder the expansion and migration of oligodendrocyte stem cells. By promoting effective remyelination, these therapeutics offer a potential solution for medical practitioners treating patients with multiple sclerosis and other conditions related to myelin damage.

Aelin Therapeutics

Series A in 2017
Aelin Therapeutics is a Belgian biotherapeutics company established in 2017 and headquartered in Heverlee. It specializes in developing innovative antibiotics and therapeutics through its proprietary Pept-in technology, which utilizes protein aggregation to achieve functional knockdown of target proteins. This platform is designed to address challenging medical conditions, including infections caused by Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and other undruggable targets in humans. The company was founded by VIB in collaboration with partner universities, including KU Leuven, VUB, and UGent, and is backed by extensive preclinical proof-of-concept data. Aelin Therapeutics' approach allows for the rational design of novel biotherapeutics, distinguishing itself from traditional therapeutic modalities by targeting intracellular spaces typically inaccessible to small molecules or antibodies. The technology's versatility extends beyond human applications, demonstrating efficacy against bacteria, cancer cells, fungi, viruses, and even plant cells.

Promethera Biosciences

Series C in 2016
Promethera Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for liver diseases. Founded in 2009 and based in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, with an office in Tokyo, Japan, the company specializes in cell therapy products, notably HepaStem and H2Stem, which utilize allogeneic progenitor cells derived from healthy human adult livers. Promethera is actively working on treatments for a range of conditions, including acute-on-chronic liver failure, hemophilia, liver fibrosis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, liver-based metabolic diseases, and urea cycle disorders. The company also engages in strategic alliances to further its research and development efforts, enhancing its capacity to discover and commercialize effective cell therapies for liver-related ailments.

etherna immunotherapies

Series A in 2016
eTheRNA immunotherapies NV specializes in the development of mRNA-based immunotherapies aimed at enhancing the human immune system's response to cancer and infectious diseases. The company's innovative TriMix technology specifically targets dendritic cells, which play a crucial role in initiating immune responses. By harnessing this technology, eTheRNA seeks to provide more effective and safer treatment options for patients with conditions such as melanoma and triple-negative breast cancer. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Niel, Belgium, eTheRNA has established a strategic partnership with China Grand Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Holdings Limited to further its research and development efforts. The company is dedicated to advancing the field of immunotherapy to improve patient outcomes.

Promethera Biosciences

Series C in 2014
Promethera Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for liver diseases. Founded in 2009 and based in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, with an office in Tokyo, Japan, the company specializes in cell therapy products, notably HepaStem and H2Stem, which utilize allogeneic progenitor cells derived from healthy human adult livers. Promethera is actively working on treatments for a range of conditions, including acute-on-chronic liver failure, hemophilia, liver fibrosis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, liver-based metabolic diseases, and urea cycle disorders. The company also engages in strategic alliances to further its research and development efforts, enhancing its capacity to discover and commercialize effective cell therapies for liver-related ailments.

Promethera Biosciences

Series B in 2012
Promethera Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for liver diseases. Founded in 2009 and based in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, with an office in Tokyo, Japan, the company specializes in cell therapy products, notably HepaStem and H2Stem, which utilize allogeneic progenitor cells derived from healthy human adult livers. Promethera is actively working on treatments for a range of conditions, including acute-on-chronic liver failure, hemophilia, liver fibrosis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, liver-based metabolic diseases, and urea cycle disorders. The company also engages in strategic alliances to further its research and development efforts, enhancing its capacity to discover and commercialize effective cell therapies for liver-related ailments.
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