ABOUT RBL LLC

OVERVIEW | LEADERSHIP TEAM | TEAM | BOARD

A Bold New Approach to University Research Commercialization

RBL LLC is a venture studio and a for-profit entity partially owned by Rice University. Its mission is to select, develop, and spin out intellectual property from the Rice Biotech LaunchPad, aiming to drive innovative biotech ventures. RBL LLC provides comprehensive services to startups, including financial, administrative, and business development support, as well as clinical trial design, implementation, talent acquisition, and capital sourcing. By minimizing the need for outside capital prior to Series A funding, RBL LLC helps early-stage companies build a strong foundation. In return, RBL LLC receives a founder's equity stake in each startup it supports.

RBL is part strategic management company, part investment vehicle

OUR DISCIPLINED METHODOLOGY FOR SUCCESS FOCUSES ON THREE PILLARS:

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Deal flow of companies with high likelihood of success

  • Access to advanced, data-backed assets

  • Work with experienced company founders

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Network of experienced operators and investors

  • Create companies with credible operators in founding and management positions 

Pick (and develop) early wins

  • A disciplined selection process enhances the likelihood of achieving strong returns

  • Early portfolio success may require flexible ownership and contracting

Translating Platform Discoveries into Market Success by:

RBL HELPS COMPANIES:

  • Create a compelling business case, supported by clear unmet clinical need, with a development pathway to the clinic

  • Market research and early clinical input must validate choice of disease target and approach to clinic

  • Rigorous Strategic Planning with milestone/timeline-based execution

  • Use Strategic R&D – Link to Market check at every Decision Point