Venrock

General contacts
Investor type

VC

Founded

1969

AUM

-

Location

Palo Alto, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$5-10 m

Investment Stage

Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 13 August, 2026

Profile

Venrock is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, New York, and Boston, established in 1969 by Laurance Rockefeller. It was co-founded with Peter Crisp, who was integral in shaping the firm's focus on technology and biotech industries. Venrock's team includes partners with expertise in various sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Software, FinTech, Biotechnology, and Health Tech, fostering a collaborative investment approach across different segments.

Venrock invests in a wide range of sectors including AI, Machine Learning, HealthTech, Biotechnology, SaaS, and FinTech. Their investment focus spans from Series A to late-stage rounds, primarily in North America. The firm has built a strong legacy with multiple funds under management, continuing to support innovation across industries.

Venrock's notable investments include significant growth-stage companies and strategic contributions to industry leaders. Some of their key portfolio companies include Apple, Intel, Strata Oncology, and Cloudflare, highlighting their impact on technology and healthcare advances.

Industry

Machine Learning (ML) HealthTech AI Software SaaS Other Healthcare Services Biotechnology Digital Fintech

Contacts

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Connie Lau Vice President of Finance
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Colin Cahill Vice President
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FAQs about Venrock

Venrock is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $5-10 m.
Venrock is located in Palo Alto, California, United States.
Venrock was founded in 1969.
Venrock invests in companies and startups in Machine Learning (ML), HealthTech, AI, Software, SaaS, Other, Healthcare Services, Biotechnology, Digital, Fintech.
Venrock invests in companies and startups in North America.
Venrock invests in companies and startups at Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Venrock usually invests $5-10 m on average.
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