KELES

VC firm

investing in European growth stage digital health companies

Team

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A professionnal profile of Laurent Van Lerberghe - KELES Founder & Managing Partner

Laurent Van Lerberghe

Founder & Managing Partner

Ex-CSO Sanofi, VP Abbott

A professionnal profile of David Buller - KELES Managing Partner

David Buller

Managing Partner

VC Founder

exited entrepreneur

Pooja Majmudar, Investment Partner at KELES, experienced digital health investor and thought leader

Pooja Majmudar

Investment Partner

Ex-SVB Exec

NYU Tech Transfer

Mike Zurawski joined KELES in December 2024 as Investment Partner and is based in London (UK). He is part of the KELES investment committee, works with the investment team building and reviewing dealflow as well as supporting portfolio companies on their growth trajectory and establishing strategic partnerships throughout the ecosystem.

Mike Zurawski

Investment Partner

Investor Healthcare $20bn SFO

BioTech CEO – Forbes 30 under 30

A professionnal profile of Franck Lescure - Keles Investor Partner

Franck Lescure

Venture Partner

VC Investor, Healthcare

A professionnal profile of Gianni De Bortoli - Chief Financial Officer

Gianni De Bortoli

Chief Financial Officer

Top Fund Manager

Alexandre Ziad Karkour is a strategic advisor specializing in cross-border M&A, private equity, and venture capital, with a track record in tech, financial services, and healthcare. As Venture Partner, Alex will support KELES in fundraising, building dealflow and investment decisions.

Alexandre Ziad Karkour

Venture Partner

M&A, Private Equity, Venture Capital

SmithKline Beecham, Mastercard

A professionnal profile of Betina Langemark - Keles Expert Advisor

Betina Langemark

Expert Advisor

CEO Ward 24/7

A professionnal profile of Annette Veltmar - Keles Expert Advisor

Annette Veltmar

Expert Advisor

Oncology Biotech, PE

A professionnal profile of Marie-Flore Nabor - Keles Expert Advisor

Marie-Flore Nabor

Expert Advisor

Global MedTech Executive

Empowering innovation through expertise in Digital Health and Life Sciences

The KELES team is a group of accomplished professionals united by a shared mission to drive innovation in digital health and life sciences across Europe. Combining decades of expertise in venture capital, healthcare strategy, and financial operations, the team is dedicated to identifying and supporting transformative growth opportunities. Their diverse backgrounds encompass deep tech, biotechnology, and financial management, enabling a holistic approach to investment.

With a strong focus on scaling operations, optimizing investments, and achieving successful exits, the KELES team offers strategic guidance and hands-on support to their portfolio companies. Their deep understanding of market dynamics and the convergence of science, technology, and finance positions them uniquely to address global healthcare challenges.

Driven by a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and impact, KELES fosters innovation that not only enhances patient care and healthcare delivery but also generates sustainable value for stakeholders. Together, they embody a forward-thinking vision, bridging the gap between pioneering European startups and global healthcare systems.