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UCB Ventures
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
UCB Ventures

UCB Ventures

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UCB Ventures, UCB Pharma's strategic fund, invests in early-stage US and European companies innovating in therapeutics and digital solutions for severe diseases.

Location
City of Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, BE
Founded
2017
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UCB Ventures is a strategic corporate venture fund of UCB Pharma, focusing on early-stage investments in the US and Europe. The fund targets companies developing novel therapeutics and digital solutions for severe diseases. UCB Ventures makes long-term investments, typically participating in Series A and B rounds, with a commitment to transforming patients' lives through innovative technologies.

The fund's portfolio includes notable companies such as Code Biotherapeutics, Locanabio, and StrideBio. UCB Ventures is known for its speed, agility, and sophisticated approach to investing. With offices in Brussels, London, and Boston, the fund offers strategic support and works closely with entrepreneurs to maximize the potential of their ventures in the biopharmaceutical and digital health sectors.

UCB Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments8
Current Portfolio Count7
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Series A4 (50.0%)
Series B3 (37.5%)
Series Unknown1 (12.5%)

Stage Mix

Series A 50%Series B 38%Series Unknown 13%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

Switch Therapeutics logo

Switch Therapeutics

Code Biotherapeutics logo

Code Biotherapeutics

Neurona Therapeutics logo

Neurona Therapeutics

StrideBio logo

StrideBio

Locanabio logo

Locanabio

Walden Biosciences logo

Walden Biosciences

MyHealthTeams logo

MyHealthTeams

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UCB Ventures - Classification

NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 6 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end