ExSight Ventures
Overview
ExSight Ventures is a returns-oriented, mission-focused life sciences venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments in innovative ophthalmic diagnostic and treatment solutions. The firm was established to address the lack of early-stage funding for life science companies and is led by a team that includes two accomplished retinal surgeons, leveraging their deep domain expertise. It invests in pre-seed to Series B rounds, focusing on therapeutics, devices, and diagnostics within the eye care sector.
Portfolio Companies
11
Website
exsightventures.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| LensGen | Aug 2020 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Horizon Surgical Systems | Oct 2024 | Series A | Lead |
| DefEYE, Inc. | Oct 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| 2C Tech Corporation | Dec 2019 | Series B | Co-investor |
| ONL Therapeutics | Sep 2024 | Series D | Co-investor |
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Key People
Adam Benowitz
Founding Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is ExSight Ventures based?
ExSight Ventures is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was ExSight Ventures founded?
Founding year information for ExSight Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does ExSight Ventures have?
ExSight Ventures has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in ExSight Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include LensGen, Horizon Surgical Systems, DefEYE, Inc., 2C Tech Corporation, ONL Therapeutics.
What was ExSight Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
ExSight Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in DefEYE, Inc. in 2025.
What sectors does ExSight Ventures focus on?
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What company stages does ExSight Ventures focus on?
ExSight Ventures typically invests at the MultiStage stage.