Novalis LifeSciences

Novalis LifeSciences is a venture capital firm focused on breakthrough technologies in life science. Founded in 2017 and based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, it seeks to back small to medium-sized life science companies across biopharma therapeutics, diagnostics, and life science tools, and operates globally. The firm provides capital and strategic support to early- and growth-stage ventures and is registered as an investment adviser. It is led by founder and manager Dr. Marijn E. Dekkers, a seasoned executive who has chaired Unilever and previously led Bayer and Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Michael Alter

Senior Analyst

Marijn Dekkers

Chairman / Founder

Michael McGuire

Senior Analyst

Past deals in Pest Control

Enko Chem

Series C in 2022
Enko Chem, Inc., established in 2017 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, specializes in the discovery and development of small-molecule and novel products designed to protect crops from pests and diseases. The company's proprietary technology platform enables it to swiftly identify safe and cost-effective solutions, contributing to sustainable food production.

Enko Chem

Series B in 2020
Enko Chem, Inc., established in 2017 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, specializes in the discovery and development of small-molecule and novel products designed to protect crops from pests and diseases. The company's proprietary technology platform enables it to swiftly identify safe and cost-effective solutions, contributing to sustainable food production.

Biotalys

Series C in 2020
Biotalys is an agricultural technology company based in Ghent, Belgium, founded in 2013. The company specializes in researching and developing biopesticides designed to control pests and diseases on crops and harvested products. Biotalys employs its proprietary Agrobody technology platform to create protein-based biocontrol solutions that combine the effectiveness of chemical pesticides with the safety profile of biologicals. These solutions are suitable for both pre- and post-harvest applications, aiming to provide a more sustainable and safer food supply. The company's technology platform generates products that enable targeted delivery and retention of active ingredients to prevent and control weeds, pests, and diseases.
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