Fjord Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2005

AUM

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Location

Laguna Hills, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 18 August, 2026

Profile

Fjord Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Laguna Hills, California, founded in 2005. The firm is led by a small team with over 50 years of combined operating experience, focusing on creating aligned incentives among entrepreneurs, management, and investors. Fjord Ventures operates an accelerator model that provides a capital-efficient shared infrastructure to its portfolio companies, emphasizing strategic value creation and efficient capital use.

The firm primarily invests in the life sciences, healthtech, and biotechnology sectors, with a focus on later-stage ventures. Fjord Ventures typically participates in Series C and D rounds, primarily within the United States. The firm does not publicly disclose its total assets under management or specific fund details, but it is known for its strategic partnerships and co-investments with other major funds.

Notable portfolio companies include Sonendo - surgical devices, Adagio Medical - surgical devices, Glaukos - ophthalmic medical technology, Crescendo Bioscience - biotechnology, and Kato Pharmaceuticals - biotechnology. Fjord Ventures has been involved in several successful exits, including IPOs and acquisitions, demonstrating its commitment to delivering successful outcomes for its investments.

Industry

Biotechnology Healthcare Services Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals Business Services (B2B) MedTech Life Sciences Infrastructure HealthTech

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Olav Bergheim Founder and Managing Director
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Kristen Apgar Director
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FAQs about Fjord Ventures

Fjord Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Fjord Ventures is located in Laguna Hills, California, United States.
Fjord Ventures was founded in 2005.
Fjord Ventures invests in companies and startups in Biotechnology, Healthcare Services, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Business Services (B2B), MedTech, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, HealthTech.
Fjord Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
Fjord Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
Fjord Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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