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ABout Us

At OneBio, our mission is to build original, world-changing companies that push the boundaries of biology and technology to solve global challenges.

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What We Offer

Empowering Biotech Innovation

OneBio is a venture capital firm and venture studio backing founders building companies that, if successful, will improve human, animal, and planetary health.


We partner closely with founders from the earliest stages, investing at pre-seed and seed, and provide hands-on support across strategy, technology development, and growth to help turn ambitious ideas into scalable, high-impact businesses.

Our Team

THE PEOPLE BEHIND ONEBIO

A group of scientists, investors, and advisors united by a shared belief, that Africa’s next great companies will be built on biology. Meet the team turning that conviction into reality.

Our Team

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Dr. Nick Walker

Managing Partner

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Gian-marco Melfi

Partner

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Khumo Mokone

Investment Prinicpal

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Anwani Siwanda

Junior Associate

Charne Meaker

Charné Meaker

Entrepreneur in Residence
Francisco Pera

Francisco Pera

Entrepreneur in Residence

Our Investment Committee

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Dr. Boitumelo Smete

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Dr. Kate Turner-Smith

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Dr. Benedikt Luhmann

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Kim Hulett

Our Partners

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History

Catalysing Africa’s Biotech Potential

OneBio was founded in 2018 by Michael Fichardt and Dr. Nick Walker. Inspired by the power of biology to make the world a better place and a strongly held belief that Africa has the scientific and entrepreneurial talent to build biotech companies competitive on the world stage.

Michael passed away in January 2022 but will be remembered fondly as an important catalyst in South Africa’s emerging biotech sector.
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Get Involved

Join The OneBio Ecosystem

Whether you’re a biotech founder, potential investor, or just curious about what we do, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out and let’s start a conversation.

Investors

We work with investors who share our conviction that biology is the next great technology platform.

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Founders

Are you a scientist or entrepreneur with a breakthrough idea? We co-build companies from the ground up alongside exceptional founders.

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Innovation Centre

Access world-class wet and dry lab infrastructure, plug-and-play office space and Africa’s leading biotech community at our Innovation Centre.

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Innovative Solutions for
Human Animal Planetary Health

From diagnostics and therapeutics to the future of food, we back founders solving real problems.