Investment Thesis

Early involvement is key

Backed by solid technological understanding, particularly through our relation with the EMBL, the central element of our investment thesis is a proactive contribution of Fund professionals in the venture creation process, tapping into high potential projects as early as possible, ideally already at conceptual research stage. We strive to supply what is most needed at the start of a venture: Financial backing together with commitment by the Fund professionals to create the critical aggregation point for a venture to get off the ground.

A clear need for innovation

We finance disruptive first-in-class technologies in an entrepreneurial start-up environment, followed by a partnering transaction with a suitable partner seeking to acquire external product innovation. With this approach, we leverage the combination of thirst for innovation on the one hand and risk averseness on the other that characterises many of the established players in the healthcare sector.

"The EMBL Ventures team stands out through its professional competence, loyalty, consistency and intense interest in the development of Fibrex. As a consequence, convincing solutions are found in a timely fashion, even in difficult situations. EMBL Ventures offers access to its broad scientific and industry network, which is a tremendous support to achieve our company goals."
Dr. Rainer Henning; CEO, Fibrex Medical, Vienna