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

Advances cell-based science and therapeutics with its LumiPore transfection platform.

#Cell-based Science

Developed a multimodal assessment platform for tracking neurological and psychiatric diseases.

#Neurological and Psychiatric Assessment

Developed a continuous, controlled freeze-drying technology.

#Freeze-Drying Technology

Revolutionizes detection of bio and chemical compounds with graphene-based technology.

#Biosensing Technology

Develops Enzypad, a near-patient diagnostic device for blood coagulation. Recently announced a strategic partnership with Takeda to accelerate development of its diagnostic technology platform for hemophilia patients.

#Diagnostic Technology

Provides kits and services based on Targeted Locus Amplification (TLA) technology.

#Genomics

Improves IVF efficiency through gene expression analysis.

#Fertility Treatment

Develops epigenetic biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and personalized treatment.

#Epigenetic Biomarkers

Transforms healthcare with AI, acquired by Sharecare.

#Digital Health

Pioneers immunotherapies to fight cancer using its ImmunoEngine discovery platform.

#Biopharmaceutical

Provides R&D services using cutting-edge technologies, acquired by Anacura.

#Biotechnology


Key People

Investment Manager

Co-founder / Managing Director

Co-founder / Managing Director

Fund Manager

Member of the Supervisory Board

Advisory board member