About PMV
PMV, established in 2001, is a private debt fund primarily based in Brussels, Belgium. It specializes in financing Seed round of companies based in Belgium. Its portfolio includes 127 firms, spanning the Enterprise Applications, Life Sciences sectors.
As of Oct 2026, PMV has witnessed 39 portfolio exits so far. Its most notable investments include companies like argenx, Sequana Medical and Key Technology.
PMV's List of Top Investments
PMV has a portfolio of 127 companies. Their most notable investments are in Guud and Ceeyu.Their portfolio spans across Belgium, United States, Netherlands and 3 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Life Sciences, High Tech and 27 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 5 more. Here is the list of top investments by PMV:1. argenx
Developer of antibody-based drugs to treat autoimmune diseases and cancer. The pipeline includes Oncology-ARGX-110, ARGX-111, ARGX-115, Autoimmunity ARGX-113, and ARGX-110. The proprietary technologies to identify the variable region from the llama's and introduces mutations in the constant region of the antibody for enhanced circulation in the system (NHance) and clearance post-therapy. The company has also developed a non-fucosylated antibody, which enhances antibody-dependent cytotoxicity.
Key facts about argenx
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Ghent (Belgium)
- Annual Revenue: €1B+ as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $61.9M
- Employee Count: 2,315 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Venrock, BB Biotech and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Mar 24, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Developer of implantable battery-powered pump for removal of ascites. It has developed a pump technology which can have application across multiple disease areas. The first product alfapump is an implantable pump system that collects ascites as they form and moves them into the bladder. The pump can be charged wirelessly through the skin. Future applications include chronic pleural effusion and fluid overload due to congestive heart failure or renal disease.
Key facts about Sequana Medical
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Zurich (Switzerland)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $35.5M
- Employee Count: 38 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Life Sciences Partners, EQT and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Mar 18, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Manufacturer of food processing equipment and sorting machines. It designs and produces conveying, processing, and sorting solutions for various food industries. The company offers integrated solutions and turnkey systems, combining multiple pieces of equipment for optimal performance and cost-effectiveness. These systems are designed to improve profitability by maximizing production and reducing labor costs. Services include lifecycle support and parts. The equipment is used across a wide range of food processing applications.
Key facts about Key Technology
- Founded Year: 1948
- Location: Walla Walla (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $100M - $500M as on Sep 30, 2017
- Stage: Acquired
- Employee Count: 506 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: PMV, LRM and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jul 05, 2012, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired

4. Kebony
Key facts about Kebony
- Founded Year: 1997
- Location: Oslo (Norway)
- Annual Revenue: $10M - $50M as on Dec 31, 2019
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $87.3M
- Employee Count: 107 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Arts Alliance Ventures, Lightrock and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Oct 28, 2021, $*****
Celyad is a provider of regenerative therapies for the treatment of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The company's cardiopoiesis platform is designed to drive the differentiation of multipotent stem cells into new cardiac progenitor cells which the company is using to develop products for heart failure indications. It is developing CYAD-01, a CAR T cells therapy using NK cells receptor and off-the-shelf CAR T-cell products for the treatment of cancer such as Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or Multiple Myeloma (MM). It also has heart access technology that comprises the number of instruments such as heart access sheath, mitral valve neo-chordae, closure device which allow for quick and easy trans-thoracic access to the heart.
Key facts about Celyad Oncology
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Mont Saint Guibert (Belgium)
- Annual Revenue: €0 - €1M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $9.55M
- Employee Count: 18 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Fortress, Ridgeback Capital Management and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 03, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
PMV's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
PMV has invested in 128 companies over the last 20 years, with an average of 7 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 14 investments, while as of Sep 2026, it has made 4 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Logibot and most recent follow-on round was in Azumuta.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2025 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
2024 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
2023 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
2022 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
2021 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
2020 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
2019 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2018 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
2017 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
PMV's Investments by Stage
PMV has made 47 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $2.96M, 34 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $14.7M and 13 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $8.35M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 47 |
Series A | 34 |
Series B | 13 |
Series C | 7 |
Conventional Debt | 4 |
Others | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
PMV's Investments by Sector
PMV has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Life Sciences, Vertical SaaS and HealthTech. Notably, it has invested in 109 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 109 Tech companies, 69 Software companies and at least 41 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 51 |
High Tech | 28 |
Life Sciences | 28 |
Vertical SaaS | 15 |
HealthTech | 12 |
Others | 116 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
PMV's Investments by Geography
PMV has made most investments in Belgium (96), followed by United States where it has made 5 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Belgium | 96 |
United States | 5 |
Netherlands | 2 |
Canada | 1 |
Norway | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
PMV's recent investments
PMV has made 4 investments in 2026 so far. Logibot and Borro are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by PMV:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 17, 2026 | Belgium | Seed | 2088 | [+2] | |
May 29, 2026 | Belgium | Series A | 8184 | [+2] | |
Mar 05, 2026 | Belgium | Seed | 7683 | [+1] | |
Mar 04, 2026 | Belgium | Seed | 2850 | [+11] | |
Dec 12, 2025 | Belgium | Seed | 8999 | [+2] |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in PMV's Portfolio
10 of PMV's portfolio companies have become public. FRX Innovations got listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange - Venture Exchange (TSX-V), in May 2022 and Unifiedpost Group got listed on the Euronext Exchange (Euronext) at marketcap of $715M.Here are PMV's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 27, 2022 | - | - | 3348 | |
Sep 22, 2020 | Apr 27, 2018 | Series C | 7580 | |
Feb 11, 2019 | - | - | 8118 | |
Mar 15, 2017 | Apr 19, 2016 | Series D | 2126 | |
Apr 27, 2015 | Nov 17, 2011 | Series C | 1229 |
Acquired companies in PMV's Portfolio
29 companies from PMV's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was eTheRNA in Aug 2026 by Valerio Therapeutics for $*****.Here are PMV's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 24, 2026 | Mar 14, 2016 | Series A | 6278 | |
Apr 19, 2026 | Jul 22, 2024 | Series C | 4110 | |
Aug 26, 2025 | Jan 23, 2017 | Series A | 6522 | |
Jun 26, 2025 | Nov 08, 2013 | Series B | 5479 | |
Dec 18, 2024 | - | - | 5946 |
Co-investors of PMV
Over the past 20 years, 393 investors have co-invested in PMV's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before PMV: imec.istart, Europa and 111 others have invested in rounds before PMV. There are 14 companies where imec.istart has invested before PMV and 5 companies where Europa has invested before PMV.
- Top Co-investors of PMV: 157 investors entered a company along with PMV. These include investors like KU Leuven (10 companies).
- Invested after PMV: A total of 123 investors have invested in PMV's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Europa (12 companies) and VLAIO (8 companies).
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