Leaps by Bayer
Leaps is the strategic impact investment unit of Bayer, founded in 2015. Has invested over $1 billion in ventures pursuing scientific breakthroughs in health (curing/preventing diseases) and agriculture (sustainable food production).
Leverkusen, Germany · 54+ investments · 43 portfolio companies
- Headquarters
- Leverkusen, Germany
- Founded
- 2015
- Website
- leaps.bayer.com
- AUM
- $2.1B
- Portfolio Companies
- 43
- Total Investments
- 54
- Last Investment
- Jul 2026
- Geographic Focus
- Global, United States, Europe, Germany, Worldwide
Investment Thesis
Leaps by Bayer is a Corporate VC firm based in Leverkusen, Germany. It has made 54 investments in Agtech and Biotech, including Gandeeva Therapeutics, ChrysaLabs and Celea Therapeutics.
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