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Philippe Durieux

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Managing Partner at VIVES Funds
📍 Brussels Metropolitan Area, Belgium

Philippe Durieux is the CEO of SOPARTEC and Managing Partner of VIVES Funds, where he specializes in converting academic research from UCLouvain into successful businesses. His leadership has directly contributed to launching over 80 spin-offs, creating more than 2, 000 jobs, supported by his background in Economics.

He is passionate about making science both investable and impactful across Europe. He follows leading venture capital firms like Sequoia Capital and business publications such as Harvard Business Review to stay at the forefront of innovation and investment strategy.

Philippe recently celebrated an investment in a best-in-class sustainable solution to prevent amputations in children and adults, showcasing his commitment to funding impactful ventures.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Managing Partner
Location
Brussels Metropolitan Area, Belgium
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Priorities

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Science Commercialization
His primary role involves connecting science to business, transforming academic research from UCLouvain into market-ready ventures and spin-off companies.
Biotech Investing
Demonstrates a clear focus on medical advancements through recent support for companies like Nuclidium (radiotheranostics) and Novadip (tissue regeneration).
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Career

Work history

2-2024
Managing Partner
VIVES Funds
3-2013
Member of the Investment Committee
SATT NORD
9-2006 - 3-2024
CEO
Sopartec / Vives Funds
6-2001 - 8-2006
Senior Investment Manager
Dexia
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Education
Economics
Université catholique de Louvain
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