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Alexandria Venture Investments

North America, California, United States, Pasadena

Description

Alexandria Venture Investments is the strategic venture capital arm of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE), a leading urban office REIT focused on collaborative life science, agrifoodtech, and technology campuses. Leveraging its parent company's extensive real estate and scientific ecosystem, Alexandria Venture Investments provides strategic capital to innovative companies across the life science, agrifoodtech, clean energy, and advanced technology sectors. Their unique position allows them to offer not only financial investment but also access to ARE's vast network, specialized infrastructure, and deep industry expertise, fostering the growth and success of their portfolio companies.

The firm's investment strategy is comprehensive, spanning the entire lifecycle of companies from seed-stage startups to those approaching an IPO. They are known for their long-term partnership approach, often supporting companies through multiple funding rounds. Beyond capital, Alexandria Venture Investments actively assists portfolio companies with critical resources, including access to state-of-the-art laboratory and office space, scientific advisory boards, and opportunities for collaboration within Alexandria's vibrant tenant community. This integrated approach aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of groundbreaking technologies.

Alexandria Venture Investments has established itself as a significant player in the venture capital landscape, demonstrating a robust and consistent investment track record. To date, they have invested over $2.9 billion across more than 800 companies, showcasing their extensive reach and commitment to fostering innovation in their core sectors. Their portfolio includes a diverse range of companies, from novel therapeutic developers and diagnostic innovators to leaders in sustainable agriculture and cutting-edge technology solutions. This deep engagement underscores their role as a crucial enabler of scientific and technological advancement.

Investor Profile

Alexandria Venture Investments has backed more than 280 startups, with 31 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 16 rounds, about 6% of its total and boasts 51 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, France, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Therapeutics.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $20M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (39%)
  • Series B (26%)
  • Series C (12%)
  • Seed (10%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (2%)
  • Series D (2%)
  • Convertible Note (2%)
  • Series E (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (95%)
  • France (2%)
  • Canada (2%)
  • Switzerland (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Therapeutics
  • Medical
  • Life Science
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Biopharma
  • Genetics
  • Oncology
  • Health Diagnostics
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Alexandria Venture Investments frequently co-invest with?

OrbiMed
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 24
Pfizer Venture Investments
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 19
CA
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 23
Google Ventures
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 31
Casdin Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 29
RA Capital Management
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 20
Polaris Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 22
Invus
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 17
ARCH Venture Partners
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 48
Fidelity
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 21

Which angels does Alexandria Venture Investments often collaborate with?

MC
North America, North Dakota, United States, Fargo
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 2
JM
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
BG
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 3
TA
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Shared Deals: 1
MA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
CP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
GL
North America, Connecticut, United States, Hartford
Shared Deals: 1
FB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
JB
North America, North Dakota, United States, Fargo
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Alexandria Venture Investments?

Tr1x

San Diego, California, United States

Tr1x is a biotechnology company developing novel cellular immunotherapies for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedical
Series UnknownOct 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
NILO Therapeutics

New York, New York, United States

NILO Therapeutics is a biotechnology and therapeutics company.

BiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeuticsWellness
Series AOct 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $101,000,000
AeroRx Therapeutics

La Jolla, California, United States

AeroRx Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company that developing proprietary, combination products.

Health CarePharmaceuticalWellness
Series AOct 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $21,000,000
Affinia Therapeutics

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Affinia Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing transformative AAV gene therapies for people with rare and prevalent diseases.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceTherapeutics
Series COct 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Crystalys Therapeutics

San Diego, California, United States

Crystalys Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company transforming the treatment of gout.

BiopharmaHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Series ASep 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $205,000,000
Dualitas Therapeutics

San Francisco, California, United States

Dualitas Therapeutics is leading the way in bispecific antibody treatments for inflammatory and immunological (I&I) disorders

Biotechnology
Series ASep 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $65,000,000
Leal Therapeutics

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Leal Therapeutics develops novel therapeutics for patients.

MedicalTherapeutics
Series AAug 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
ARTBIO

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

ARTBIO is a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical biotechnology business that is working to create a new class of alpha radioligand medicines.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHospitalMedicalMedical DevicePharmaceutical
Series BJul 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $132,000,000
Dispatch Bio

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Dispatch Bio helps create a world where all cancer patients can be cured.

BiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics
Series AJul 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $216,000,000
GeneCentric Therapeutics

Durham, North Carolina, United States

GeneCentric Therapeutics develops and commercializes molecular diagnostic tests for oncologists and patients.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Series CJun 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,000,000