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SciFounders

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Helping science companies get started. We invest in technical startups from idea stage to Series A. We start companies too.

Investor Profile

SciFounders has backed more than 9 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Ireland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Biotechnology, Therapeutics.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (44%)
  • Pre Seed (44%)
  • Series Unknown (11%)

Country Focus

  • United States (67%)
  • United Kingdom (22%)
  • Ireland (11%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Therapeutics
  • Medical
  • Medical Device
  • Manufacturing
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Life Science
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Biopharma
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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 SciFounders frequently co-invest with?

Faber
Europe, Lisboa, Portugal, Lisbon
Co-Investments: 1
CI
North America, California, United States, Berkeley
Co-Investments: 1
Elkstone Capital Partners
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Co-Investments: 1
SAV (Scale Asia Ventures)
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 1
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 2
1517 Fund
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 1
Pioneer Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Unpopular Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
DT
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Co-Investments: 1
WorldQuant Ventures LLC
North America, Connecticut, United States, Old Greenwich
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does SciFounders often collaborate with?

KM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by SciFounders?

Olio Labs

California City, California, United States

Olio Labs utilizes AI for combo therapeutics, optimizing and minimizing side effects through automated discovery of protein interactions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiopharmaBiotechnologyMachine LearningTherapeutics
Series UnknownMar 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Current Surgical

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Current Surgical is a surgical device company that develops precise tools for the treatment of solid tumors.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
SeedFeb 21, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,200,000
Luminate Medical

Galway, Galway, Ireland

Luminate Medical develops a medical device designed to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
SeedMay 30, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Engage Bio

San Carlos, California, United States

Engage Bio transforms cancer cells into factories for immunotherapies.

BiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics
SeedMay 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,900,000
ImmTune Therapies

Stevenage, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

ImmTune Therapies creates a cell therapy process that cuts out complicated bio-manufacturing processes.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceuticalTherapeutics
SeedMay 1, 2022
Inherent Targeting

Portland, Oregon, United States

Inherent Targeting develops fluorescent contrast agents that target nerves to improve surgical outcomes.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Pre SeedDec 1, 2021
Symphony Biosciences

Los Angeles, California, United States

Symphony Biosciences empowers the immune system to fight cancer.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceTherapeutics
Pre SeedJun 30, 2021
Amount Raised: $400,000
ImmTune Therapies

Stevenage, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

ImmTune Therapies creates a cell therapy process that cuts out complicated bio-manufacturing processes.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Pre SeedApr 20, 2021
Current Surgical

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Current Surgical is a surgical device company that develops precise tools for the treatment of solid tumors.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Pre SeedApr 10, 2021