R42 Group
Overview
R42 Group is a venture capital firm that invests in deep science companies, describing itself as being "by scientists, for scientists". The firm's focus areas include longevity, new materials, new energy, and space, as well as AI, BioTech, and FinTech. It aims to seed innovation by supporting startups at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A/B funding stages. The firm also operates the R42 Institute to educate and foster learning in its focus industries.
Portfolio Companies
30
Website
r42group.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boomerang Bike Corp | Apr 2022 | Crowdfunding | Lead |
| Oxford Drug Design | May 2022 | Debt | Co-investor |
| Stamp Free Limited | May 2022 | Seed | Lead |
| Gisens Biotech | Mar 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Cordance Medical | Nov 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is R42 Group based?
R42 Group is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.
When was R42 Group founded?
Founding year information for R42 Group is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does R42 Group have?
R42 Group has 30 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in R42 Group's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Boomerang Bike Corp, Oxford Drug Design, Stamp Free Limited, Gisens Biotech, Cordance Medical.
What was R42 Group's most recent investment shown here?
R42 Group's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Cordance Medical in 2025.
What sectors does R42 Group focus on?
R42 Group focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does R42 Group focus on?
R42 Group typically invests at the Early stage.