Bridging science
& business
We are i&i Bio. Partners of outstanding founders on a mission to change how patients are treated.
We back Europe’s next wave of early-stage startups that address unmet medical needs through strong science and a competitive edge. We look for founders with a clear edge and the drive to take their innovations global.
We are here to support your journey from the very start. Because for us, it is never too early to meet bold ideas.
Stage
Ready to create? We can start at €150k to support business creation. Ready to grow? Our sweet spot lies between €0.5M and €2M. Being exceptional? We keep a possibility of extra funding for our unicorn portfolio.
Region
While our primary focus is on Central and Eastern Europe, we are open to collaborating with ambitious teams from all over the Europe.
Focus
As a life sciences fund, we are comfortable with drug discovery, medtech, diagnostics, and AI verticals.
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Founding Partner
Karel Kubias, MBA
Karel has over 20 years of leadership experience in life sciences, pharma, and diagnostics companies. He has held executive and board roles, including CEO of Merck’s Czech subsidiary and later Head of the EEMEA region at Merck Millipore.
Founding Partner
Ivan Vohlmuth
Ivan has over 25 years of experience in fund management, VC, and PE. He has overseen the allocation and exit of 100+ investments across CEE and the Baltics and has held more than 30 executive and non-executive board positions across industries.
Partner
Barbora Šumová, Ph. D.
Barbora is focusing on investments in innovative biotech and medtech ventures. She brings several years of experience in venture capital, startup creation, portfolio management, and board leadership. She holds a Ph.D. in Immunology.
Founding Partner
Tomáš Maršálek, MBA
Tomáš has over 15 years of experience in fund management, venture capital, and private equity. He has also served as CFO in several SMEs. His expertise includes valuations, due diligence, and tax structuring. He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Advisor
Magdalena Marciniak
Magdalena is a manager with over 10 years of experience in healthcare, biotech, and FMCG. She specializes in business development, commercialization, and strategic partnerships. She is a Ph.D. candidate in project management at Cracow University of Economics.
Scientific Analyst
Pavlína Koutecká
Pavlína is a computer scientist with expertise in AI and techbio sectors. She has built several projects at the intersection of AI, life sciences, and healthcare. Before joining the fund, she contributed to research in mathematical optimization.
Communications Manager
Martin Kovalčík
Martin worked as media coordinator at Czech non-profit organization People in Need, managing media services for a 300-member team. He also has editorial experience, most notably at Metro newspaper, where he spent over five years, including two as deputy editor-in-chief
Office Manager
Simona Šandová
Simona has worked as Office Manager and Junior Property Manager, handling training and conference organization, client and supplier communication, and administrative support for project and property departments. She brings strong experience in administration and office management.