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At a Glance

Check Size
$100K – $5M
Stage
Seed, Series A
AUM
$1.5B
Sectors
Biotech, Digital Health
Founded
2006
HQ
San Francisco, CA

About 5AM Ventures

5AM Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, CA founded in 2006. The firm focuses on Seed, Series A investments across sectors including Biotech, Digital Health. The firm manages $1.5B in assets under management. Notable portfolio companies include 10x Genomics, Guardant Health, Moderna, Veracyte, Grail and Mindstrong Health. Early-stage life sciences investor focusing on transformative healthcare and biotech companies.

Investment Thesis

“Early-stage life sciences investor focusing on transformative healthcare and biotech companies.”

Sector Focus

Investment Stage

Pre-Seed
SeedSeries A
Series B+

Notable Portfolio Companies

110x Genomics
GGuardant Health
ModernaModerna
VVeracyte
GGrail
MMindstrong Health

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Frequently Asked Questions

What stage does 5AM Ventures invest at?

5AM Ventures primarily invests at the Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.

Where is 5AM Ventures located?

5AM Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.

What sectors does 5AM Ventures focus on?

5AM Ventures focuses on investments in Biotech, Digital Health. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.

What is 5AM Ventures's typical check size?

5AM Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $100K to $5M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.

How much does 5AM Ventures have under management?

5AM Ventures manages approximately $1.5B in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.

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