Biotope by VIB
Overview
Biotope is an early-stage investor and incubator program launched in 2022 by VIB, a leading life sciences research institute in Belgium. It backs international biotech startups driving positive change for planetary health, with a focus on agri-food, materials, and industrial biotech. The firm provides pre-seed funding, bespoke support, and access to a network of experts to help founders de-risk their innovations and prepare for future funding rounds.
Portfolio Companies
26
Website
biotope-incubator.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFx Biotech | Jun 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| CDotBio | Jan 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Seedling Biosystems Inc. | Sep 2025 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Elogium Probiotics | Feb 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Alt Biotech | May 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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Key People
Oliver Fuss
Ecosystem Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Biotope by VIB based?
Biotope by VIB is headquartered in East Flanders.
When was Biotope by VIB founded?
Founding year information for Biotope by VIB is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Biotope by VIB have?
Biotope by VIB has 26 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Biotope by VIB's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include PFx Biotech, CDotBio, Seedling Biosystems Inc., Elogium Probiotics, Alt Biotech.
What was Biotope by VIB's most recent investment shown here?
Biotope by VIB's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Seedling Biosystems Inc. in 2025.
What sectors does Biotope by VIB focus on?
Biotope by VIB focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Crypto & Web3, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Biotope by VIB focus on?
Biotope by VIB typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Biotope by VIB's AUM?
Biotope by VIB's assets under management are estimated between $10.3M and $14.6M.