DEFTA Partners
Overview
DEFTA Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies, with a focus on innovative solutions in information technology and life sciences sectors. They seek to invest in technologies in the information technology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors. Since the 1980s, DEFTA Partners has invested in more than 100 companies in the U.S., U.K., Israel, Bangladesh, and Japan. DEFTA's investments normally range from $500,000 to $3 million, however, the firm has the flexibility to invest outside this range, should the right opportunity present itself. DEFTA takes a hands on approach and plays an active role with its portfolio companies.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endogena Therapeutics | Dec 2021 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| Acepodia | Dec 2021 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Bacchus Bio innovation Co., Ltd. | Feb 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Kyulux | Feb 2021 | Series B Extension | - |
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Key People
Yuichi Kimura
Venture Partner
Masa Isono
Principal
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is DEFTA Partners based?
DEFTA Partners is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was DEFTA Partners founded?
DEFTA Partners was founded in 1984.
How many portfolio companies does DEFTA Partners have?
DEFTA Partners has 15 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in DEFTA Partners's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Endogena Therapeutics, Acepodia, Acepodia, Bacchus Bio innovation Co., Ltd., Kyulux.
What was DEFTA Partners's most recent investment?
DEFTA Partners's most recent investment on Caplight was in Endogena Therapeutics in 2021.
What sectors does DEFTA Partners focus on?
DEFTA Partners focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does DEFTA Partners focus on?
DEFTA Partners typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is DEFTA Partners's AUM?
DEFTA Partners's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.