Scifounders

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2021

AUM

-

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

SciFounders is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2021. The firm is led by a team of three professionals, including Lucas Harrington and Matt Krisiloff, who have a strong background in deep-tech and science-based startups. SciFounders is known for its hands-on mentorship and support for technical founders, particularly those who are new to business planning.

The firm invests in a range of sectors including biotechnology, medtech, AI, and deeptech. SciFounders typically invests from pre-seed to Series A stages, with an average check size ranging from $400K to $1M. Their geographic focus is primarily on the United States. Notable initiatives include the SciFounder Fellowship, which offers up to $1 million in funding and mentorship.

SciFounders has backed companies like Mammoth Bio, which has raised approximately $450 million, and Conception, with around $100 million raised. Other notable portfolio companies include NewLimit, Luminate Medical, and Olio Labs, which are involved in biotechnology and therapeutic devices.

Industry

Biotechnology AI MedTech HealthTech Deeptech

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FAQs about Scifounders

Scifounders is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Scifounders is located in San Francisco, California, United States.
Scifounders was founded in 2021.
Scifounders invests in companies and startups in Biotechnology, AI, MedTech, HealthTech, Deeptech.
Scifounders invests in companies and startups in North America.
Scifounders invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.
Scifounders usually invests $0-1 m on average.
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