Axial VC
Overview
Axial VC is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Joshua Elkington. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage life sciences companies, often from the idea or pre-seed stage, with a particular emphasis on biotechnology, innovative therapeutics, biologics, and software for technical markets. Axial VC partners with founders and inventors to build enduring businesses.
Portfolio Companies
21
Website
axialvc.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| BigHat Biosciences | Apr 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Think Bioscience | Aug 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Potion AI | Oct 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| BluumBio | Jan 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Omica Bio | Oct 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Joshua Elkington
Founder and General Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Axial VC based?
Axial VC is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was Axial VC founded?
Founding year information for Axial VC is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Axial VC have?
Axial VC has 21 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Axial VC's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include BigHat Biosciences, Think Bioscience, Potion AI, BluumBio, Omica Bio.
What was Axial VC's most recent investment shown here?
Axial VC's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in BigHat Biosciences in 2025.
What sectors does Axial VC focus on?
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What company stages does Axial VC focus on?
Axial VC typically invests at the Early stage.