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Digitalis Ventures

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Digitalis Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm dedicated to investing in solutions for complex challenges across human and animal health. The firm's investment strategy is highly focused on early-stage companies, typically Seed to Series A, that leverage cutting-edge science and technology to drive significant advancements in healthcare. Digitalis emphasizes a deep understanding of scientific innovation, often backing companies at the intersection of biology, data science, and engineering. Their portfolio spans various sub-sectors within health, including therapeutics, diagnostics, digital health, and health-related technologies for animals, reflecting a broad yet specialized approach to health innovation.

The firm is known for its hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies. Digitalis often partners with academic institutions and leading research centers, identifying promising technologies emerging from labs and helping translate them into viable commercial ventures. This collaborative model underscores their commitment to fostering groundbreaking scientific discoveries and bringing them to market effectively. Their investments are characterized by a long-term perspective, aiming to support companies through multiple stages of growth as they navigate the complex regulatory and commercial landscapes of the health sector.

Digitalis Ventures has demonstrated a consistent track record in the health tech space, with a portfolio that includes companies like Recursion Pharmaceuticals, which went public with a valuation of over $3 billion, and numerous other successful ventures. The firm typically participates in rounds ranging from several million to tens of millions of dollars, often as a lead or co-lead investor. For instance, they have participated in rounds where their initial check might be around $1 million for a Seed stage, scaling up to $10 million or more for a Series A, depending on the company's stage and capital requirements. Their strategic focus on early-stage, science-driven companies positions them as a key player in the evolving landscape of health innovation.

Investor Profile

Digitalis Ventures has backed more than 78 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 15% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Australia.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $10M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (41%)
  • Seed (24%)
  • Series B (23%)
  • Series C (5%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)
  • Convertible Note (1%)
  • Pre Seed (1%)
  • Series D (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (88%)
  • United Kingdom (5%)
  • Australia (3%)
  • China (3%)
  • Canada (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Therapeutics
  • Life Science
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Biopharma
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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 Digitalis Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Two Sigma Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
Blue Owl
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
3×5 Partners
North America, Oregon, United States, Portland
Co-Investments: 4
KdT Ventures
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 11
Alexandria Venture Investments
North America, California, United States, Pasadena
Co-Investments: 6
RiverVest
North America, Missouri, United States, St Louis
Co-Investments: 7
F-Prime Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 4
Bold Capital Partners
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 4
Roche Venture Fund
Europe, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, Basel
Co-Investments: 5
Innovation Endeavors
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Digitalis Ventures often collaborate with?

ZW
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
EL
North America, Florida, United States, Miami Beach
Shared Deals: 3
NB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
RB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
NT
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
NR
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
Matthew Winkler
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
JO
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Shared Deals: 1
JZ
North America, California, United States, Campbell
Shared Deals: 1
JB
North America, North Dakota, United States, Fargo
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Digitalis Ventures?

ASTRA Therapeutics

Villigen, Aargau, Switzerland

ASTRA Therapeutics is a medication development business that uses cutting-edge science and technology.

Health CareTherapeutics
SeedJul 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $9,465,263
Gallant Therapeutics

San Diego, California, United States

Gallant Therapeutics is an animal health biotechnology company.

Biotechnology
Series BJun 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $18,000,000
Galatea Bio

Miami Lakes, Florida, United States

Galatea Bio’s mission is to drive groundbreaking discoveries in healthcare by pairing genetic diversity with cutting-edge data analytics.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataBiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMachine LearningMedicalPharmaceutical
Series UnknownMar 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Aviceda Therapeutics

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Aviceda Therapeutics is a late-stage pre-clinical biotech company developing drugs for treating glyco-immune diseases.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Series CJan 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $207,500,000
Nuvig Therapeutics

Redwood City, California, United States

Nuvig Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing therapies to induce natural mechanisms to restore immune homeostasis.

BiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics
Series BDec 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $161,000,000
Alpha9 Theranostics

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Alpha9 Theranostics is a biopharma company that focuses on radiotherapeutics for the treatment of solid and hematologic malignancies.

BiotechnologyMedicalProduct Research
Series COct 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $175,000,000
Terray Therapeutics

Monrovia, California, United States

Terray Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that transforms small molecule drug discovery.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiopharmaBiotechnologyLife ScienceMedical
Series BOct 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $120,000,000
Reema Health

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Reema Health is a technology startup transforming how people navigate the gaps between health care and social care.

Health CareSocialSoftware
Series AOct 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,500,000
Judo Bio

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Judo Bio is a biotechnology company that develops precision therapeutics targeting specific cell populations to address genetic diseases.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedicalTherapeutics
Series AOct 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $75,000,000
GRO Biosciences

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

GRO Biosciences is a biotechnology company that develops a protein therapeutics technology to improve treatments across multiple diseases.

BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsMedicalPharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Series BJul 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $60,300,000