SciFounders
Overview
SciFounders is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 and based in San Francisco. The firm was started by founders of science-based companies to help more technical founders and scientists build their own companies. It backs strong technical leaders working on world-changing technologies, with a primary focus on life science companies, from pre-seed to Series A. SciFounders also operates the SciFounder Fellowship, a mentorship program that provides an investment to idea-stage founders.
Portfolio Companies
8
Website
scifounders.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminate Medical | Jan 2026 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| Olio Labs | Mar 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Deliver Biosciences | Dec 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Trace Biosciences | Apr 2021 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Current Surgical | Feb 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Alexander Schubert
Co-Founder and Partner
Lucas Harrington
Cofounder & General Partner
Matt Krisiloff
Partner and Co-Founder
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is SciFounders based?
SciFounders is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was SciFounders founded?
Founding year information for SciFounders is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does SciFounders have?
SciFounders has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in SciFounders's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Luminate Medical, Olio Labs, Deliver Biosciences, Trace Biosciences, Current Surgical.
What was SciFounders's most recent investment shown here?
SciFounders's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Luminate Medical in 2026.
What sectors does SciFounders focus on?
SciFounders 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, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does SciFounders focus on?
SciFounders typically invests at the Early stage.