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Biological platforms

Biology is becoming an engineering discipline. We invest in platforms that make biological systems programmable, measurable, and manufacturable — with clear paths from discovery to clinical and commercial deployment.

Thesis

The convergence of computation, automation, and biological understanding is creating a new class of platform companies. These are not single-product bets — they are systems that accelerate discovery, improve clinical translation, and reduce the cost of bringing biological innovations to market. We look for defensible platform architectures with multiple shots on goal.

Where we focus
01

Therapeutic platforms

Novel modalities including RNA therapies, gene editing, engineered biologics, and precision oncology approaches with platform-scale potential.

02

Diagnostic intelligence

High-throughput molecular diagnostics, liquid biopsy, and AI-augmented pathology systems for earlier and more accurate disease detection.

03

Synthetic biology

Engineered biological systems for industrial production, agriculture, and materials — biology as a manufacturing platform.

04

Clinical infrastructure

Tools, data systems, and automation that reduce the cost and timeline of clinical development and regulatory approval.

Why it matters
  • Development timelines and costs in life sciences remain high — platforms that improve predictability can reshape economics.
  • The Nordics offer strong science, longitudinal data, and pragmatic regulatory dialogue relative to many peers.
  • Better diagnostics and biomarkers improve outcomes and make development and reimbursement decisions clearer.
  • Industrial biomanufacturing is increasingly strategic for resilience and supply security in Europe.
How we frame it
Platform depthRepeated shots on goal, not one-off asset bets
TranslationFrom discovery through validation with measurable milestones
Data & automationWhere computation genuinely changes throughput and quality
Next domain

Industrial infrastructure

Hardware, materials, and advanced manufacturing with durable moats in physical industries.