KU Leuven
Overview
KU Leuven is a major research-intensive university in Belgium that operates a technology transfer office, KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD), which facilitates the commercialization of research, manages intellectual property, and supports the creation of spin-off companies through various financial instruments and incubation programs.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magics Technologies | Nov 2021 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Novigenix AI | Jan 2020 | Grant | Co-investor |
| testblu diagnostics | Aug 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| MONA Health | Aug 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Inmanta | Jul 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is KU Leuven based?
KU Leuven is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium.
When was KU Leuven founded?
KU Leuven was founded in 1425.
How many portfolio companies does KU Leuven have?
KU Leuven has 19 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in KU Leuven's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Magics Technologies, Novigenix AI, testblu diagnostics, MONA Health, Inmanta.
What was KU Leuven's most recent investment shown here?
KU Leuven's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in testblu diagnostics in 2024.
What sectors does KU Leuven focus on?
KU Leuven focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telecommunications & Networking, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does KU Leuven focus on?
KU Leuven typically invests at the Early stage.
What is KU Leuven's AUM?
KU Leuven's assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.