
Pivotal bioVenture Partners
Description
Pivotal bioVenture Partners is a prominent San Francisco-based venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage biotechnology companies. Established in 2017, the firm focuses on identifying and supporting innovative ventures developing therapeutics, diagnostics, and medical devices that address areas of high unmet medical need. Their investment philosophy centers on partnering with visionary entrepreneurs and scientific founders to translate groundbreaking research into impactful healthcare solutions.
The firm primarily targets companies in their Seed, Series A, and early Series B funding rounds, often taking a lead or co-lead investor role. Pivotal bioVenture Partners is known for its hands-on approach, leveraging its deep industry expertise and extensive network to provide strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies. They seek opportunities where their capital and insights can significantly accelerate the development and commercialization of novel biotechnologies, aiming to build category-defining companies.
Pivotal bioVenture Partners manages substantial capital, with its total assets under management (AUM) across multiple funds reaching approximately $1.2 billion. This includes the successful close of Pivotal bioVenture Partners Fund II and Fund III, each securing $400 million in commitments. The firm has built a diverse portfolio of over 50 investments, spanning various therapeutic areas and technological platforms. While headquartered in San Francisco, their investment scope extends globally, notably through their dedicated China fund, which underscores their commitment to fostering innovation in key biotech hubs worldwide.
Through their strategic investments and active portfolio management, Pivotal bioVenture Partners continues to play a significant role in advancing the biotechnology landscape. Their commitment to early-stage innovation, coupled with substantial financial backing, positions them as a key partner for emerging biotech companies seeking to make a transformative impact on global health.
Investor Profile
Pivotal bioVenture Partners has backed more than 37 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 38% of its total and boasts 16 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series C, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Iceland, China.
- Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Pharmaceutical.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $5M – $25M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (46%)
- Series C (19%)
- Series A (14%)
- Series D (8%)
- Seed (5%)
- Undisclosed (3%)
- Convertible Note (3%)
- Post Ipo Equity (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (76%)
- Iceland (8%)
- China (5%)
- Canada (3%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
- Ireland (3%)
- Switzerland (3%)
Industry Focus
- Biotechnology
- Health Care
- Pharmaceutical
- Biopharma
- Therapeutics
- Medical
- Life Science
- Health Diagnostics
- Oncology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
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