KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD)
Overview
KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD) is the technology transfer office (TTO) of the KU Leuven Association. Since 1972, LRD has been building bridges between science and industry, guiding scientists in transforming their research into impactful innovations and putting their research results at the service of society, economy and the environment.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstriVax | Aug 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Topsportslab | Jun 2009 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Magics Technologies | Oct 2025 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Complix N.V. | Jun 2013 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Apixa | Apr 2008 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
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FAQ
Where is KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD) based?
KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD) is headquartered in Leuven, Flanders, Belgium.
When was KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD) founded?
KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD) was founded in 1972.
How many portfolio companies does KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD) have?
KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD) has 15 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD)'s portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include AstriVax, Topsportslab, Magics Technologies, Complix N.V., Apixa.
What was KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD)'s most recent investment shown here?
KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD)'s most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Magics Technologies in 2025.
What sectors does KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD) focus on?
KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD) focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD) focus on?
KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD) typically invests at the Early stage.
What is KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD)'s AUM?
KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD)'s assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.