V-Bio Ventures

V-Bio Ventures is an independent venture capital firm based in Ghent, Belgium, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in building and financing innovative life science companies, focusing on start-up and early-stage ventures with significant growth potential. V-Bio Ventures primarily invests in the therapeutics, diagnostic therapies, and sustainable agriculture sectors across Europe. The firm is dedicated to supporting technologies that aim to deliver transformative improvements in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries.

Willem Broekaert Ph.D

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Ward Capoen

Partner

Shelley Margetson

Managing Partner

Aurelie Nowack

Principal

Katja Rosenkranz

Partner

Christina Takke

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in Benelux

Augustine Therapeutics

Series A in 2025
Augustine Therapeutics N.V. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Gent, Belgium, focused on developing innovative therapies for patients suffering from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) and other neuromuscular disorders. Founded in 2019, the company is engaged in two drug discovery programs aimed at identifying novel selective HDAC6 inhibitors. These compounds are designed to prevent nerve degeneration and facilitate the repair of peripheral myelin and axons. Through its research and development efforts, Augustine Therapeutics seeks to enhance the quality of life for patients affected by these debilitating conditions.

Confo Therapeutics

Series B in 2024
Confo Therapeutics is a drug discovery company based in Brussels, Belgium, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing internal drug discovery programs focused on G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) to address unmet medical needs. Utilizing its proprietary CONFO technology, Confo Therapeutics stabilizes the inherently unstable functional conformations of GPCRs, providing a robust framework for drug discovery. This innovative approach reveals previously inaccessible structural features of these receptors, facilitating the discovery of novel agonists and enhancing therapeutic interventions. By concentrating on stabilizing GPCRs, Confo Therapeutics aims to significantly advance the development of new treatments in the medical field.

Augustine Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
Augustine Therapeutics N.V. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Gent, Belgium, focused on developing innovative therapies for patients suffering from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) and other neuromuscular disorders. Founded in 2019, the company is engaged in two drug discovery programs aimed at identifying novel selective HDAC6 inhibitors. These compounds are designed to prevent nerve degeneration and facilitate the repair of peripheral myelin and axons. Through its research and development efforts, Augustine Therapeutics seeks to enhance the quality of life for patients affected by these debilitating conditions.

Precirix

Series B in 2022
Precirix is a biotechnology company based in Brussels, Belgium, focused on the development of radio-immunotherapeutic drugs aimed at treating cancer patients. Established in 2014, the company utilizes the unique properties of the camelid immune system to create targeted therapies. Its innovative approach involves using antigen-binding fragments to deliver therapeutic radioisotopes directly to specific receptors on cancer cells. This method allows for a more personalized treatment option, enhancing the effectiveness of cancer therapies while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. Precirix is dedicated to advancing the field of oncology through its specialized drug development, contributing to improved outcomes for patients with various types of cancer.

AgomAb Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
AgomAb Therapeutics N.V., based in Gent, Belgium, specializes in the development of molecular therapies aimed at regenerating damaged tissues. The company focuses on creating agonistic monoclonal antibodies, known as agomAbs, which are designed to stimulate molecular and cellular repair mechanisms. These therapies have the potential to restore organ function in patients suffering from fibrotic, inflammatory, autoimmune, and degenerative diseases. AgomAb targets biologically validated pathways, including Transforming Growth Factor β and Hepatocyte Growth Factor, while employing specialized capabilities in organ-specific small molecules and high-affinity antibodies. The company boasts a diversified clinical pipeline addressing various fibrotic conditions and possesses comprehensive research and development expertise, alongside a strong track record in business development.

ExeVir Bio

Series A in 2020
ExeVir Bio BV is a Belgian biotechnology company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Zwijnaarde. The company specializes in developing single-domain antibody-based therapies aimed at preventing viral infections. Utilizing a llama-derived antibody technology platform, ExeVir Bio focuses on creating robust antiviral treatments, particularly targeting coronaviruses. One of its key products, VHH72-FC, binds to a conserved region of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which is crucial for the virus's entry into human cells. The company has established a rapid response platform for antivirals, allowing for a quick adaptation to emerging health threats through a streamlined process for generating drug candidates. Their protein-based therapeutics are designed to be stable, cost-effective, and accessible on a global scale, addressing significant public health challenges posed by viral infections.

Orionis Biosciences

Series B in 2020
Orionis Biosciences is an early-stage biotechnology company dedicated to drug discovery and development, primarily targeting oncology and immunotherapies for diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, with additional research facilities in Ghent, Belgium, the company utilizes innovative technologies to create conditionally active drug modalities. Orionis employs mechanisms of molecular proximity and cooperativity to enhance drug potency and precision, leading to a diverse pipeline of drug candidates. These efforts include the development of small molecules that engage both adaptive and innate immune systems, paving the way for effective single-agent therapies for cancer and other life-threatening conditions. The company is supported by a team of experienced professionals and maintains strategic collaborations with leading research institutions, such as VIB in Belgium.

Augustine Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2019
Augustine Therapeutics N.V. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Gent, Belgium, focused on developing innovative therapies for patients suffering from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) and other neuromuscular disorders. Founded in 2019, the company is engaged in two drug discovery programs aimed at identifying novel selective HDAC6 inhibitors. These compounds are designed to prevent nerve degeneration and facilitate the repair of peripheral myelin and axons. Through its research and development efforts, Augustine Therapeutics seeks to enhance the quality of life for patients affected by these debilitating conditions.

Confo Therapeutics

Series A in 2019
Confo Therapeutics is a drug discovery company based in Brussels, Belgium, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing internal drug discovery programs focused on G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) to address unmet medical needs. Utilizing its proprietary CONFO technology, Confo Therapeutics stabilizes the inherently unstable functional conformations of GPCRs, providing a robust framework for drug discovery. This innovative approach reveals previously inaccessible structural features of these receptors, facilitating the discovery of novel agonists and enhancing therapeutic interventions. By concentrating on stabilizing GPCRs, Confo Therapeutics aims to significantly advance the development of new treatments in the medical field.

AgomAb Therapeutics

Series A in 2019
AgomAb Therapeutics N.V., based in Gent, Belgium, specializes in the development of molecular therapies aimed at regenerating damaged tissues. The company focuses on creating agonistic monoclonal antibodies, known as agomAbs, which are designed to stimulate molecular and cellular repair mechanisms. These therapies have the potential to restore organ function in patients suffering from fibrotic, inflammatory, autoimmune, and degenerative diseases. AgomAb targets biologically validated pathways, including Transforming Growth Factor β and Hepatocyte Growth Factor, while employing specialized capabilities in organ-specific small molecules and high-affinity antibodies. The company boasts a diversified clinical pipeline addressing various fibrotic conditions and possesses comprehensive research and development expertise, alongside a strong track record in business development.

Precirix

Series A in 2018
Precirix is a biotechnology company based in Brussels, Belgium, focused on the development of radio-immunotherapeutic drugs aimed at treating cancer patients. Established in 2014, the company utilizes the unique properties of the camelid immune system to create targeted therapies. Its innovative approach involves using antigen-binding fragments to deliver therapeutic radioisotopes directly to specific receptors on cancer cells. This method allows for a more personalized treatment option, enhancing the effectiveness of cancer therapies while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. Precirix is dedicated to advancing the field of oncology through its specialized drug development, contributing to improved outcomes for patients with various types of cancer.

Orionis Biosciences

Series A in 2016
Orionis Biosciences is an early-stage biotechnology company dedicated to drug discovery and development, primarily targeting oncology and immunotherapies for diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, with additional research facilities in Ghent, Belgium, the company utilizes innovative technologies to create conditionally active drug modalities. Orionis employs mechanisms of molecular proximity and cooperativity to enhance drug potency and precision, leading to a diverse pipeline of drug candidates. These efforts include the development of small molecules that engage both adaptive and innate immune systems, paving the way for effective single-agent therapies for cancer and other life-threatening conditions. The company is supported by a team of experienced professionals and maintains strategic collaborations with leading research institutions, such as VIB in Belgium.

Confo Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2016
Confo Therapeutics is a drug discovery company based in Brussels, Belgium, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing internal drug discovery programs focused on G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) to address unmet medical needs. Utilizing its proprietary CONFO technology, Confo Therapeutics stabilizes the inherently unstable functional conformations of GPCRs, providing a robust framework for drug discovery. This innovative approach reveals previously inaccessible structural features of these receptors, facilitating the discovery of novel agonists and enhancing therapeutic interventions. By concentrating on stabilizing GPCRs, Confo Therapeutics aims to significantly advance the development of new treatments in the medical field.
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