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Life Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2015

AUM

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Location

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe
Investor profile last updated: 22 August, 2026

Profile

Life Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Diego, United States, founded in 2015. The firm is led by Douglas F Wall and has a small team of one partner. Life Ventures distinguishes itself by focusing on early-stage investments, particularly in the Seed round, and has a strategic interest in high-tech and fintech sectors.

The firm primarily invests in startups based in the United Kingdom and the United States. Life Ventures targets sectors such as enterprise applications, high tech, and fintech, with a preference for Seed and Series C stages. The firm often co-invests with other funds, including Seedcamp, to leverage strategic partnerships.

Notable investments by Life Ventures include Orbital Witness - a legal tech company, Alastin Skincare - a skincare brand, and Daylight Solutions - a laser technology company. The firm has seen two of its portfolio companies, Alastin Skincare and Daylight Solutions, being acquired, showcasing its impact in the venture capital landscape.

Industry

Fintech Software Healthcare Services Financial Services Biotechnology

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Joey Barnett Managing Partner
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Jonathan Werth Chairman, Managing Director
Chairman, Managing Director
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Life Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Life Ventures is located in Wilmington, Delaware, United States.
Life Ventures was founded in 2015.
Life Ventures invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Software, Healthcare Services, Financial Services, Biotechnology.
Life Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Life Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Life Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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