Blue Bear Ventures
Overview
Blue Bear Ventures (BBV) is a venture capital firm focused on deep tech innovations emerging from top research institutions, especially within the University of California system . Founded in 2017, BBV backs startups at the frontier of science and technology, particularly in areas like AI, synthetic biology, energy, and gene therapy . They work closely with founders who are often scientists and engineers, helping translate cutting-edge research into scalable businesses . BBV typically invests in early-stage companies, emphasizing the impact of technology on sectors such as healthcare and sustainable economies .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| BioAmp Diagnostics | Apr 2019 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Particella | Aug 2018 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Unnatural Products | Dec 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
Key People
Patrick Scaglia
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Deepak Gupta
Managing Partner
Alic Chen
General Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Blue Bear Ventures based?
Blue Bear Ventures is headquartered in Berkeley, California, United States.
When was Blue Bear Ventures founded?
Blue Bear Ventures was founded in 2017.
How many portfolio companies does Blue Bear Ventures have?
Blue Bear Ventures has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Blue Bear Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include BioAmp Diagnostics, Particella, Unnatural Products.
What was Blue Bear Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Blue Bear Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Unnatural Products in 2023.
What sectors does Blue Bear Ventures focus on?
Blue Bear Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Blue Bear Ventures focus on?
Blue Bear Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Blue Bear Ventures's AUM?
Blue Bear Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.