We understand the grit and ingenuity it takes to go from idea to traction. We invest early and stay actively involved as companies grow.
Based in Berkeley, we’re embedded in a world-class innovation ecosystem and leading Bay Area research institutions. Our backgrounds span startups, academia, corporates, and capital markets, giving us the edge to help teams navigate complexity and execute with confidence.
Founded 40+ companies
1500 publications, 500 patents, and 2 Nobel Prizes
We back incredible technical entreprenuers
30+ Exits (IPO, M&A)
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Montara Therapeutics to Develop Novel Treatments Using the BrainOnly™ Platform with Grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation
Montara Therapeutics Closes $20M Oversubscribed Seed Expansion, Appoints Troy Wilson as Chairman of the Board
PinkDx Announces Second Close of Upsized Series A Financing with New Investors Blue Venture Fund, Sandbox Clinical Ventures and BEVC
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Radar Therapeutics Raises $13.4M in Seed Funding to Develop Smart Programmable Medicines Using Molecular RNA Sensors