Maverick Ventures logo

Maverick Ventures

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Maverick Ventures operates as the dedicated venture capital arm of Maverick Capital, a well-established investment firm. Founded with a clear mandate to identify and nurture early-stage innovation, the firm primarily focuses its investments on high-potential companies within the dynamic healthcare and technology sectors. Their investment philosophy emphasizes partnering with visionary entrepreneurs who are building disruptive businesses poised for significant market impact, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and access to a vast network.

The firm typically engages in Series A and Series B funding rounds, although it maintains the flexibility to participate in select seed and later-stage opportunities based on strategic fit. Within healthcare, Maverick Ventures' interests span a broad spectrum including biotechnology, digital health solutions, medical devices, and healthcare services. In the technology realm, their portfolio extends across enterprise software (SaaS), financial technology (fintech), consumer applications, and deep technology. Demonstrating its substantial financial capacity, Maverick Ventures successfully closed its third dedicated venture fund, Maverick Ventures Fund III, in 2022, raising an impressive $600 million, following a $400 million fund raised in 2019.

With a robust and diverse portfolio that includes investments in over 100 companies, Maverick Ventures has solidified its position as a key player in the early-stage venture ecosystem. The firm is recognized for its hands-on approach, leveraging the extensive resources and expertise of the broader Maverick Capital organization to support its portfolio companies through critical growth phases. Their commitment often extends beyond initial capital, as they frequently participate in follow-on rounds to ensure sustained development and expansion. Strategically located in San Francisco, Maverick Ventures remains deeply embedded in the heart of technological and healthcare innovation, enabling close engagement with emerging trends and entrepreneurial talent.

Investor Profile

Maverick Ventures has backed more than 200 startups, with 9 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 59 rounds, about 30% of its total and boasts 37 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, India, Israel.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Medical, Biotechnology.
  • Led 3 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $5M – $20M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (21%)
  • Seed (19%)
  • Series C (18%)
  • Series B (17%)
  • Series D (10%)
  • Series Unknown (6%)
  • Series E (4%)
  • Series F (2%)
  • Private Equity (2%)
  • Pre Seed (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (84%)
  • India (6%)
  • Israel (5%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)
  • South Korea (1%)
  • Denmark (1%)
  • China (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Biotechnology
  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Analytics
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Science
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Pharmaceutical
circle-line
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does Maverick Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Kleiner Perkins
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 10
General Catalyst
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 10
Google Ventures
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 8
Emerson Collective
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 9
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 9
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 16
Thrive Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 11
SV Angel
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 12
F-Prime Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 17
Andreessen Horowitz
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 9

Which angels does Maverick Ventures often collaborate with?

LW
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 3
ZW
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
AZ
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
NT
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
PB
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 2
AO
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
OJ
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
CC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
AG
North America, California, United States, Stanford
Shared Deals: 2
SA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Maverick Ventures?

Mandolin

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Mandolin is a digital platform designed to help artists, venues, and fans connect through live music.

Digital EntertainmentDigital MediaInformation TechnologyInternetMusicMusic Streaming
SeedJun 25, 2025
Mandolin

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Mandolin is a digital platform designed to help artists, venues, and fans connect through live music.

Digital EntertainmentDigital MediaInformation TechnologyInternetMusicMusic Streaming
Series AJun 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Nourish

New York, New York, United States

​Nourish is a telehealth platform that connects individuals with registered dietitian nutritionists for personalized nutrition counseling.

AppsHealth CareNutritionTelehealth
Series BApr 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $70,000,000
Chapter

New York, New York, United States

Chapter offers a Medicare navigation platform that provides advisory services for seniors seeking health coverage.

ElderlyHealth CareHealth InsuranceMedical
Series DApr 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $75,000,000
Daymark Health

San Francisco, California, United States

Daymark Health is a value-based oncology company redefining the cancer care experience for patients, providers, and health plans.

Health CareMedicalWellness
SeedApr 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $11,500,000
Aligned Marketplace

New York, New York, United States

Aligned Marketplace operates as a personalized primary care for workforce.

Health CareMedical
SeedJan 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Esperto Medical

Orange, California, United States

Esperto's patented technology uses sound waves to measure blood pressure without an inflating cuff

Health DiagnosticsMedical Device
Series AOct 24, 2024
Orasis Pharmaceuticals

Ponte Vedra, Florida, United States

Orasis Pharmaceuticals is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical company that develops eye drops for the treatment of presbyopia.

Clinical TrialsHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Series DOct 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $68,000,000
Spear Bio

Weston, Massachusetts, United States

Spear Bio is a biotech company that focuses on the detection of ultrasensitive protein.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Series AJul 29, 2024
Amount Raised: $45,000,000
Daffodil Health

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Daffodil Health is a paediatric behavioural health platform.

Health CarePersonal Health
SeedMay 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,600,000