KHAN Technology Transfer Fund is an early-stage life sciences venture fund managed by Khanu Fondsverwaltung GmbH. The fund aims to create value through cooperative drug development partnerships with academic innovators in Europe, focusing on first-in-class therapies for markets with high unmet medical needs. KHAN has unique access to cutting-edge scientific research at Max Planck Institutes and other leading European academic institutions. The fund is supported by the European Investment Fund (EIF), Akros Pharma Inc., the Max Planck Foundation, and Thyssen’sche Handelsgesellschaft, among others. Investments are executed at the Lead Discovery Center GmbH (LDC) in Dortmund, a professional drug discovery and translational research incubator.
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Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
First ticket size
€51,000,000 - €100,000,000
When engaging KHAN Technology Transfer Fund, founders should highlight the translational potential of their science and demonstrate a clear path from academic discovery to clinical application. Emphasize robust scientific validation, strong IP positioning, and readiness for collaborative development. Articulate how your project addresses significant unmet medical needs and can leverage KHAN’s network for accelerated drug discovery and development.
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