5AM Ventures

Q: When was 5AM Ventures last fund created?

5AM Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2022-04-04.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2002

AUM

$1 700 M

Location

Menlo Park, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series B Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

5AM Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2002. The firm is led by a team of 29 professionals, including 9 partners, with expertise in scientific, medical, operational, legal, and financial fields. 5AM Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, particularly through its 4:59 Initiative, which focuses on discovering, incubating, and funding breakthrough science in collaboration with academics and entrepreneurs.

The firm primarily invests in early-stage life sciences companies, with a focus on sectors such as biotechnology, health technology, and digital health. 5AM Ventures typically invests in Series A rounds, with check sizes ranging from $100K to $5M. The firm has a strong presence in the United States and has a portfolio that includes both private therapeutic companies and small to mid-cap public biotech firms.

Notable investments by 5AM Ventures include companies like Ideaya Biosciences - oncology therapeutics, Crinetics - endocrine therapies, MapLight Therapeutics - neuroscience, Ensoma - gene therapy, and Kinaset Therapeutics - respiratory treatments. The firm has seen several successful exits, including IPOs and acquisitions.

Industry

Pharmaceuticals Medical Devices Business Services (B2B) Biotechnology MedTech HealthTech Energy Real Estate Other Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Digital Life Sciences

5AM Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
5AM Ventures IV, L.P.	Venture Capital (VC)	Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$250 M	September 2013
5AM Ventures V, L.P.	Venture Capital (VC)	Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals Life Sciences	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$285 M	May 2016
5AM Ventures VI	Venture Capital (VC)	Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$350 M	February 2019
5AM Ventures VII, L.P	Venture Capital (VC)	Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$450 M	April 2022

Contacts

Name

Title

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Scott Rocklage Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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Mira Chaurushiya Partner

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FAQs about 5AM Ventures

Is 5AM Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

5AM Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series B and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is 5AM Ventures located?

5AM Ventures is located in Menlo Park, California, United States.

When was 5AM Ventures founded?

5AM Ventures was founded in 2002.

What sectors and industries does 5AM Ventures invest in?

5AM Ventures invests in companies and startups in Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Business Services (B2B), Biotechnology, MedTech, HealthTech, Energy, Real Estate, Other, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Digital, Life Sciences.

What is 5AM Ventures geographical focus of investments?

5AM Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does 5AM Ventures typically invest in?

5AM Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B, Series A.

What is the usual amount of 5AM Ventures investment?

5AM Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for 5AM Ventures?

5AM Ventures has around $1 700m assets under management.

When was 5AM Ventures last fund created?

5AM Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2022-04-04

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