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Polaris Founders Capital

North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston

Description

Polaris Founders Capital makes substantial investments in fast-growing companies.

Investor Profile

Polaris Founders Capital has backed more than 4 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

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

Stage Focus

  • Series C (50%)
  • Series Unknown (25%)
  • Series B (25%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Electronic Health Record (Ehr)
  • Health Insurance
  • Mhealth
  • Neuroscience
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Genetics
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FAQ

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

Who does Polaris Founders Capital frequently co-invest with?

Entrée Capital
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv
Co-Investments: 1
General Catalyst
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 1
6C
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
IV
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
aMoon Fund
Asia, HaMerkaz, Israel, Ra'anana
Co-Investments: 1
Atreides Management
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
Coefficient Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Perceptive Advisors
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Alpha Wave Global
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Co-Investments: 1
Giant Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Polaris Founders Capital often collaborate with?

BT
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Marblehead
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Polaris Founders Capital?

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals specializes in providing solutions for Alzheimer’s and other diseases of the brain.

BiotechnologyMedicalNeurosciencePharmaceutical
Series CJul 20, 2021
Amount Raised: $135,000,000
Sesame

New York, New York, United States

Sesame is building a radically new healthcare system for uninsured Americans and those with high-deductible insurance plans.

Electronic Health Record (EHR)Health CareHealth InsurancemHealth
Series UnknownApr 27, 2021
Amount Raised: $24,000,000
Akouos

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Akouos is a biotechnology company focusing on restoring and preserving hearing.

BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsPharmaceutical
Series BMar 3, 2020
Amount Raised: $105,000,000
Frequency Therapeutics

Lexington, Massachusetts, United States

Frequency Therapeutics develops small molecule drugs that activate progenitor cells within the body to restore healthy tissue.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareMedical
Series CJul 23, 2019