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SeedFolio

North America, California, United States, San Diego

Description

SeedFolio is a San Diego-based seed-stage venture capital firm established in 2014, dedicated to investing in early-stage companies that demonstrate significant potential for both financial returns and positive societal or environmental impact. The firm primarily targets disruptive technologies within two critical sectors: life sciences and resource efficiency. This dual focus underscores SeedFolio's commitment to supporting innovations that address global challenges, from healthcare advancements to sustainable resource management.

The firm's investment philosophy centers on identifying companies with robust intellectual property and strong, visionary management teams capable of executing on their ambitious goals. SeedFolio aims to be more than just a capital provider, often leveraging its deep industry expertise and network to support its portfolio companies through their critical early growth phases. While specific details on follow-on investments are not widely publicized, their seed-stage focus suggests an emphasis on foundational support.

SeedFolio typically deploys initial checks ranging from approximately $250,000 to $1 million, targeting seed-round funding for promising startups. Since its inception, the firm has built a portfolio of roughly 14 investments, reflecting a selective approach to identifying high-potential ventures. Led by Managing Partner Dr. Michael J. K. Kim, SeedFolio continues to seek out innovative companies poised to make a tangible difference in their chosen fields, aligning financial success with meaningful impact.

Investor Profile

SeedFolio has backed more than 41 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 7% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Trinidad and Tobago, Denmark.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (93%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)
  • Series A (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (90%)
  • Trinidad and Tobago (5%)
  • Denmark (2%)
  • Canada (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Software
  • Medical Device
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Life Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Food And Beverage
  • Saas
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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 SeedFolio frequently co-invest with?

BioBrit
North America, California, United States, La Jolla
Co-Investments: 2
Social Impact Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Prox Ventures
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 2
Sierra Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Mateo
Co-Investments: 2
Casdin Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
AF Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
NuFund Venture Group
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 2
Titan Angels
North America, California, United States, Fullerton
Co-Investments: 2
Tech Coast Angels
North America, California, United States, Newport Beach
Co-Investments: 3
Ulu Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does SeedFolio often collaborate with?

MC
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 1
SM
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by SeedFolio?

HDAX Therapeutics

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

HDAC6, small molecule, peripheral neuropathy, cardiometabolic, pharmaceuticals, biotech, biopharma, life science

BiopharmaBiotechnologyLife SciencePharmaceutical
SeedSep 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,185,067
Vasa Therapeutics

San Diego, California, United States

Vasa Therapeutics is a privately held, preclinical-stage encinitas, CA-based biopharmaceutical company.

Biopharma
SeedJan 3, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Eversun

San Diego, California, United States

Eversun: Redefining portable utility with solar-powered, rapidly deployable eTowers for emergency, military, and remote operations.

BatteryClean EnergyCleanTechCommunications InfrastructureConstructionLightingManufacturingRenewable EnergySolarSustainability
SeedNov 22, 2023
Amount Raised: $300,000
InProTher

Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark

InProTher is an immuno therapy company dedicated to developing the world’s first adaptive immune therapy.

BiotechnologyHealth Care
SeedMay 24, 2023
Amount Raised: $6,453,389
Trio Pharmaceuticals

San Diego, California, United States

Trio Pharmaceuticals is a cancer therapeutics company that develops dual-action drugs for immunogenic tumors.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
SeedMar 28, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,200,000
Tiamat Sciences

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Tiamat Sciences makes plant-based growth factors & proteins for cell-culture

AgTechBiotechnologyFood and BeverageMedical
SeedMar 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Duo Oncology

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Duo Oncology develops a new nanoparticle technology specially tailored to penetrate established tumors.

BiotechnologyMedicalOncologyPharmaceutical
SeedFeb 8, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
RecoverX

San Francisco, California, United States

RecoverX develops computational evidence and safe AI technologies to augment medical decision-making and advance new medical evidence.

Augmented RealityBusiness IntelligenceIntelligent Systems
SeedJan 1, 2023
Anvil Diagnostics

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Anvil Diagnostics is a biotech research company which develops medicine for patients with sepsis.

BiotechnologyMedical
SeedJan 1, 2023
GroGuru

La Jolla, California, United States

Groguru is a technology company that specializes in smart irrigation solutions for agriculture.

AgricultureAgTechFarmingGreenTech
SeedDec 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $70,000