Labena Ventures to foster biotech, pharmacy and healthcare ideas

Labena, a Ljubljana-based family-run business, is launching a new platform to link start-up companies and disruptive ideas with venture capital and investment funds in medicine, biotechnology and the food and pharmaceutical industries. More than €100 million will be available, with applications expected from 14 March.

Incorporated in 1993, Labena has been active in market segments in the pharmaceutical, medical, food and petrochemical industries and in R&D in academic institutions. Their services are used by global pharmaceutical products.

They are now launching Labena...