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New Science Ventures

North America, Connecticut, United States, Greenwich

Description

New Science Ventures (NSV) is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with a dedicated focus on pioneering companies within the life sciences and information technology sectors. Established with a vision to back disruptive technologies, NSV leverages deep industry expertise to identify and nurture businesses poised for significant growth and market impact. Their investment philosophy centers on supporting companies that address unmet needs or offer innovative solutions across their core domains.

Within life sciences, NSV targets a broad spectrum of opportunities, including biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and research tools, seeking out advancements that promise to transform healthcare. In the information technology space, their interests span artificial intelligence, big data analytics, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and enterprise software, focusing on solutions that drive efficiency and innovation across industries. NSV typically engages with companies from early to growth stages, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to help portfolio companies scale.

NSV is known for its substantial financial commitments. Their typical initial investment, or first check, ranges from approximately $5 million to $20 million, demonstrating their capacity to provide meaningful early-stage capital. The firm has a strong track record of raising significant funds, with New Science Ventures IV, for instance, closing at $300 million, contributing to their total assets under management exceeding $1 billion across all funds.

The firm's extensive portfolio includes investments in over 60 companies since its inception, reflecting a consistent and active presence in the venture landscape. Their approach emphasizes long-term partnerships, working closely with management teams to navigate complex market dynamics and achieve successful outcomes. NSV's commitment to fostering scientific and technological breakthroughs positions them as a key player in advancing innovation within critical sectors.

Investor Profile

New Science Ventures has backed more than 82 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 30 rounds, about 37% of its total and boasts 18 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Belgium.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $5M – $20M.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (33%)
  • Series A (22%)
  • Series Unknown (13%)
  • Series D (12%)
  • Series C (9%)
  • Series E (5%)
  • Seed (2%)
  • Private Equity (1%)
  • Angel (1%)
  • Convertible Note (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (72%)
  • United Kingdom (11%)
  • Belgium (9%)
  • The Netherlands (5%)
  • Germany (2%)
  • France (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical
  • Therapeutics
  • Manufacturing
  • Software
  • Medical Device
  • Electronics
  • Information Technology
  • Pharmaceutical
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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 New Science Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Kleiner Perkins
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
HealthCare Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 5
Triathlon Medical Venture Partners
North America, Ohio, United States, Cincinnati
Co-Investments: 5
Forbion Capital Partners
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Naarden
Co-Investments: 9
Easton Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 9
BioGeneration Ventures
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Naarden
Co-Investments: 5
Novo Holdings
Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Hellerup
Co-Investments: 3
CNF Investments, LLC
North America, Maryland, United States, Bethesda
Co-Investments: 3
Oxford Bioscience Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 5
HLM Venture Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 5

Which angels does New Science Ventures often collaborate with?

AB
North America, Connecticut, United States, Greenwich
Shared Deals: 1
JT
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
BM
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
ZC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
CS
North America, Colorado, United States, Denver
Shared Deals: 1
ER
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Shared Deals: 1
OV
Europe, Belgium
Shared Deals: 1
TB
North America, California, United States, Los Altos
Shared Deals: 1
CA
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Shared Deals: 2
PD
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by New Science Ventures?

Pakal Technologies

San Francisco, California, United States

Pakal Technologies is a developer of IGTO-based semiconductors intended to revolutionize the IGBT market.

Semiconductor
Series BJan 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Glydways

South San Francisco, California, United States

Glydways is a transportation technology and clean energy company that designs and manufactures autonomous transportation.

Clean EnergyManufacturingRailroadTransportation
Series BMay 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Glydways

South San Francisco, California, United States

Glydways is a transportation technology and clean energy company that designs and manufactures autonomous transportation.

Clean EnergyManufacturingRailroadTransportation
Series BOct 5, 2023
Amount Raised: $56,000,000
Vuv Analytics

Austin, Texas, United States

VUV Analytics develops vacuum ultraviolet optical technologies available for use in the life and environmental sciences.

AnalyticsChemicalLife ScienceManufacturingMining Technology
Series UnknownFeb 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Novadip Biosciences

Mont-saint-guibert, Brabant Wallon, Belgium

Novadip is transforming the lives of patients using its unique “3M3” tissue regeneration technology platform.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Series BNov 3, 2022
Amount Raised: $23,398,518
Morrow Optics

Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Most advanced Visual comfort engineered for 2.2 billion people with aging eyesight.

Advanced MaterialsEyewearHealth Care
AngelJul 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,147,504
Paragraf

Somersham, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Paragraf produces commercial-quality graphene electronic devices using contamination-free technology.

Advanced MaterialsElectronicsIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingSemiconductor
Series BMar 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
NorthSea Therapeutics

Naarden, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

NorthSea Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech company developing first-in class, oral, structurally-engineered lipid therapeutics.

BiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics
Series CDec 17, 2021
Amount Raised: $80,000,000
Cambridge Epigenetix

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Cambridge Epigenetix is using epigenetics to reduce several routine & important diagnostic tests for common cancers to a simple blood draw.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Series DNov 2, 2021
Amount Raised: $88,000,000
Novadip Biosciences

Mont-saint-guibert, Brabant Wallon, Belgium

Novadip is transforming the lives of patients using its unique “3M3” tissue regeneration technology platform.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Series BOct 28, 2021
Amount Raised: $22,196,495