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Merrill Lynch Ventures

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Merrill Lynch Ventures, LLC operates as an investment arm of BofA Merrill Lynch Group, Inc.

Investor Profile

Merrill Lynch Ventures has backed more than 19 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 11% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series C, Series Unknown, Series D rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Health Care, Electronics.

Stage Focus

  • Series C (37%)
  • Series Unknown (21%)
  • Series D (16%)
  • Series E (11%)
  • Debt Financing (5%)
  • Series B (5%)
  • Series G (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Manufacturing
  • Health Care
  • Electronics
  • Medical Device
  • Medical
  • Software
  • Developer Platform
  • Wireless
  • Biotechnology
  • Health Diagnostics
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Who does Merrill Lynch Ventures frequently co-invest with?

OrbiMed
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
PB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Earlybird Venture Capital
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 3
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
Frazier Healthcare Partners
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 2
Catalyst Venture Partners
Europe, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom, Bath
Co-Investments: 2
Burrill & Company
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
MF
North America, Wisconsin, United States, Madison
Co-Investments: 2
GeneChem
North America, Quebec, Canada, Montréal
Co-Investments: 2
IV
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Merrill Lynch Ventures?

Zonare Medical Systems

Mountain View, California, United States

Zonare Medical Systems develops compact ultrasound systems that are used for diagnostic imaging activities in clinical applications.

Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Series GNov 19, 2007
Amount Raised: $30,001,000
Zonare Medical Systems

Mountain View, California, United States

Zonare Medical Systems develops compact ultrasound systems that are used for diagnostic imaging activities in clinical applications.

Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Series EJul 2, 2004
Amount Raised: $34,000,000
Corona Networks

Milpitas, California, United States

Corona Networks is a leader in developing a carrier-class IP switch.

Developer PlatformElectronicsManufacturing
Series DApr 23, 2003
Amount Raised: $10,245,000
Corona Networks

Milpitas, California, United States

Corona Networks is a leader in developing a carrier-class IP switch.

Developer PlatformElectronicsManufacturing
Series CSep 13, 2002
Amount Raised: $14,095,000
Zonare Medical Systems

Mountain View, California, United States

Zonare Medical Systems develops compact ultrasound systems that are used for diagnostic imaging activities in clinical applications.

Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Series CSep 11, 2002
Amount Raised: $33,999,000
Proxima Therapeutics

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Proxima Therapeutics develops radiation delivery systems for the treatment of solid cancerous tumors.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Series EAug 17, 2002
Amount Raised: $14,000,000
GeneFormatics

San Diego, California, United States

GeneFormatics is a biotechnology company specializing in structural proteomics.

Biotechnology
Series UnknownOct 17, 2001
Amount Raised: $22,000,000
Tropian

Cupertino, California, United States

Tropian develops and provides multimode radio frequency integrated circuits and solutions for wireless devices.

ManufacturingSemiconductorWireless
Series DOct 2, 2001
Amount Raised: $45,000,000
Corona Networks

Milpitas, California, United States

Corona Networks is a leader in developing a carrier-class IP switch.

Developer PlatformElectronicsManufacturing
Series CSep 27, 2001
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Sentillion

Andover, Massachusetts, United States

Sentillion offers identity and access management technology solutions for caregivers in hospitals and healthcare organizations.

Health CareHospitalWellness
Series CSep 1, 2001
Amount Raised: $18,000,000