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Telegraph Hill Partners

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Telegraph Hill Partners (THP) is a prominent San Francisco-based venture capital firm established in 2001, specializing in growth equity investments within the life sciences, medical device, and healthcare information technology sectors. The firm primarily targets commercial-stage companies, seeking to partner with businesses that have demonstrated market traction and are poised for significant expansion. THP's investment philosophy emphasizes providing not just capital, but also strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies, leveraging the deep industry expertise of its partners.

THP's investment strategy is focused on providing substantial capital to support the growth trajectories of its chosen enterprises. The firm typically deploys initial checks ranging from $10 million to $50 million, indicating a preference for later-stage, more mature companies within its specialized domains. This focused approach allows THP to engage deeply with its portfolio, helping them navigate complex market dynamics, scale operations, and accelerate product development or market penetration. Their commitment extends beyond initial funding, often participating in follow-on rounds as companies mature.

Over its two decades of operation, Telegraph Hill Partners has demonstrated a consistent ability to raise substantial capital, underscoring investor confidence in its specialized strategy. The firm has successfully closed multiple funds, with its most recent, Telegraph Hill Partners VI, raising $600 million in 2022. Cumulatively, THP has raised approximately $1.95 billion across its six funds since its inception. This substantial capital base has enabled the firm to build a diverse portfolio of over 100 investments, contributing to significant advancements and innovations across the healthcare landscape. Their track record includes more than 30 successful exits, reflecting their proficiency in identifying and nurturing high-potential companies.

Investor Profile

Telegraph Hill Partners has backed more than 42 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 29 rounds, about 69% of its total and boasts 13 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical.
  • Typical check size: $10M – $50M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (45%)
  • Series A (19%)
  • Series B (14%)
  • Series D (7%)
  • Series C (7%)
  • Undisclosed (5%)
  • Series E (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (93%)
  • Canada (5%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Medical Device
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Manufacturing
  • Life Science
  • Genetics
  • Developer Platform
  • Software
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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 Telegraph Hill Partners frequently co-invest with?

5AM Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Psilos Group
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Spray Venture Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Newton
Co-Investments: 2
Pelion Venture Partners
North America, Utah, United States, Salt Lake City
Co-Investments: 2
IV
Asia, Yerushalayim, Israel, Jerusalem
Co-Investments: 2
Alta Partners
North America, Mississippi, United States, Jackson
Co-Investments: 2
Adams Street Partners
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2
Saints Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Ballast Point Ventures
North America, Florida, United States, St. Petersburg
Co-Investments: 2
California Technology Ventures
North America, California, United States, Pasadena
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Telegraph Hill Partners often collaborate with?

Dan Mitchell
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Shared Deals: 1
TS
North America, Minnesota, United States, Minneapolis
Shared Deals: 1
RS
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Telegraph Hill Partners?

Promptly

Miami, Florida, United States

Promptly is a web-based patient experience and automation suite designed for medical practices.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
Series AJun 27, 2024
Argonaut Manufacturing Services

Carlsbad, California, United States

Argonaut provides contract manufacturing for biopharmaceutical, diagnostics and life science organizations.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturing
Series AMar 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $45,000,000
Cell Microsystems

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Cell Microsystems develops, manufactures, and markets innovative products for single-cell biology.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedical
Series BAug 23, 2023
Amount Raised: $6,500,000
Panome Bio

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Panome Bio is a biomarker discovery platform offering biomarker analysis.

BioinformaticsBiotechnologyData IntegrationLife Science
Series AFeb 24, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,973,835
Emerging Therapy Solutions

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

Emerging Therapy Solutions is an insurance company that specializes in full management of gene and cell therapy for payers.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsInsurance
Series UnknownDec 20, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Mosaic Biosciences

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Mosaic Biosciences is your Discovery Partner in Protein and Antibody Therapeutics

BiotechnologyMedicalTherapeutics
Series UnknownJun 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $11,400,000
Excellos

San Diego, California, United States

Excellos is a developer and manufacturer of cell, gene therapies.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedicalProduct Research
UndisclosedJan 25, 2022
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Cell Microsystems

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Cell Microsystems develops, manufactures, and markets innovative products for single-cell biology.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedical
Series UnknownNov 15, 2021
Amount Raised: $12,666,164
Carterra

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Carterra provides biotechnology solutions that develop and commercialize novel micro-array deposition technologies.

BiotechnologyDeveloper PlatformMedical
Series UnknownDec 14, 2020
Amount Raised: $8,090,487
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals

Sacramento, California, United States

Nivagen Pharmaceuticals engages in the development, acquisition, and sales of generic prescription drugs and over the counter products.

ManufacturingMarket ResearchPharmaceutical
Series UnknownMay 19, 2020
Amount Raised: $16,000,000