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Solas BioVentures

Solas BioVentures

Chattanooga, Tennesseesolasbio.com

Overview

Solas BioVentures is a venture capital firm that invests exclusively in the life sciences industry, focusing on early-stage biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health technologies, and related opportunities in medicine. The firm maintains a founder-centric approach to enable breakthrough medicine and technology innovation, aiming to positively transform the standard of care and patient outcomes.

Year Founded

2014

Portfolio Companies

20

Investments

Solas BioVentures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Francis MedicalJan 2025Series CLead
Ischemia CareDec 2018VC RoundCo-investor
NX Prenatal Inc.Aug 2023Series ALead
PathwareApr 2022Series ACo-investor
CardioNXT, Inc.Jun 2017Series ACo-investor
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Key People

C David Adair

Managing Partner Co-Founder

Mark Hackett

Managing Partner And Co-Founder

Michael Hoey

General Partner

Terry Adams

General Partner

Michael Ackermann

Managing Director

MBA FFPM FRCP Laurent Pacheco

Investor & Venture Partner

MBA FFPM GFMD Laurent Pacheco

Investor Venture Partner

Lana B. Caron

Partner

A. Travis Manasco

Principal

Joshua Eckelberry

Principal

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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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2026

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FAQ

Where is Solas BioVentures based?

Solas BioVentures is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.

When was Solas BioVentures founded?

Solas BioVentures was founded in 2014.

How many portfolio companies does Solas BioVentures have?

Solas BioVentures has 20 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Solas BioVentures's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Francis Medical, Ischemia Care, NX Prenatal Inc., Pathware, CardioNXT, Inc..

What was Solas BioVentures's most recent investment shown here?

Solas BioVentures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Francis Medical in 2025.

What sectors does Solas BioVentures focus on?

Solas BioVentures 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, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does Solas BioVentures focus on?

Solas BioVentures typically invests at the Mid stage.

What is Solas BioVentures's AUM?

Solas BioVentures's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChattanooga, Tennessee
Year Founded2014

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