Novalis Biotech


Novalis Biotech is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on life sciences, particularly in the realm of enabling technologies. The firm emphasizes capital-light platform technologies and close customer interaction from the early stages of a company's life. Novalis invests in innovative research and manufacturing tools, bioinformatics, genomics, diagnostics, and digital health, supporting early-stage startups from pre-seed to Series A. The firm aims to create value for stakeholders by providing funding, leveraging professional and academic connections, and shaping business strategies.

Novalis Biotech

Novalis Biotech

Ottergemsesteenweg – Zuid 808, 9000 Ghent, Belgium


What We Do

Novalis Biotech provides funding to early-stage startups, particularly in the life sciences sector, focusing on enabling technologies.

The firm offers strategic guidance to startups, helping them shape their business strategies to create value for stakeholders.

Novalis shares its professional and academic connections with portfolio companies to support their growth and development.

Novalis helps startups in shaping their business strategies to ensure value creation for all stakeholders.


Industry Focus


Portfolio

Specializes in rheumatology and rheumatological radiology using AI to detect early signs of joint damage.

#Medical Imaging AI

Develops AI-based voice rehabilitation devices for voiceless individuals.

#Medical Devices

Develops ultrasensitive multiplex assays for detecting rare nucleic acid sequences.

#Molecular Biotech

Focuses on the diagnosis and management of cough-incident medical conditions.

#Digital Health

Innovates in microcarrier technology for cell culture in bioreactors.

#Biomanufacturing

Developed BRB-seq technology for cost-effective RNA sequencing. Recently raised CHF 1 million in seed financing led by Novalis Biotech to enable commercialization and scale-up of its unique RNA sequencing technology.

#RNA Sequencing


Key People

Investment Manager

Co-founder / Managing Director

Co-founder / Managing Director

Fund Manager

Member of the Supervisory Board

Advisory board member