Profiling Michael Greve ' s Fund, Kizoo Technology Ventures

Philanthropist and investor Michael Greve directs funds into advocacy, research, and commercial development of SENS-like projects aimed at repair of underlying mechanisms of aging. His Forever Healthy Foundation undertakes a range of useful activities, such as reviewing existing therapies that may address aspects of aging, and running the Undoing Aging conference series. His venture fund, Kizoo, has invested in a range of biotech companies developing interventions for aging, most of which are in some way connected to the SENS outline for rejuvenation biotechnology. Kizoo is investing €300 million in a portfolio of private science-backed biotechnology companies which are working to tackle age-related diseases. The funds underline Kizoo's commitment to these startups with the aim of advancing therapies from clinical development to patient. Startup projects include the decalcification of aged tissue, breaking of protein-glucose cross-links, and the delivery of new mitochondria to aged cells. These aim to prevent and repair age-related conditions such as myocardial infarction, stroke, high blood pressure, tissue stiffening, skin ageing, and loss of muscle function. It's a grand proposition, but owner Michael Greve is very clear on his pursuit of these goals. "It's a personal thing for me. You can look after your lifestyle but eventually you come to realise you can't diet yourself healthy forever. Sooner or later you'll be susceptible to age-related diseases due ...
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