venBio Partners
venBio Partners is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, founded in 2011 by Corey Goodman and Robert Adelman. The firm focuses on life sciences, specifically aiming to partner with industry leaders to develop game-changing medicines and technologies. The team includes experienced professionals like Corey Goodman, Aaron Royston, and Richard Gaster, who bring a wealth of knowledge in various scientific and investment disciplines. venBio distinguishes itself through a strong focus on unmet medical needs and a strategy aligned with potential acquisition partners from the outset.
The firm invests in the life sciences sector, with an emphasis on novel therapeutics for unmet medical needs. Their venture funds comprise nearly $2 billion in committed capital. venBio's investment stages typically span Series A through late-stage opportunities. While based in North America, their geographic investment focus is global due to the nature of biotech innovation.
Notable portfolio companies include Vicebio, a next-generation vaccine biotech acquired by Sanofi for $1.6 billion, and Candid Therapeutics, recognized as a 2025 Endpoints 11 Honoree. VenBio works closely with its portfolio to navigate clinical trial design, regulatory considerations, and overall development strategy.
Vencapital
Vencapital is a minority-focused venture capital program based in Boston that empowers the next generation of investors. Launched in 2019, it has graduated over 200 fellows, with more than half of them now working in venture capital or private equity. Vencapital distinguishes itself by providing resources and opportunities specifically aimed at increasing diversity within the investment community.
The firm offers various fellowship programs designed to train aspiring investors in venture finance, startup investment, and private equity. These programs are conducted remotely and include an 8-week spring and fall fellowship, as well as an angel syndicate for global investors. Vencapital partners with organizations like Recast Capital to create internship opportunities for its fellows, focusing on enhancing career pathways for minorities and women in the investment sector.
Notable achievements include training over 200 fellows and raising more than $50 million for founders of color. Vencapital has also engaged over 100 mentors from the venture capital industry to support its fellows. The program's impact is evident in the successful placements of its alumni in various roles within the venture capital and private equity fields.
Vendep Capital
Vendep Capital is a venture capital firm based in Helsinki, founded in 2013 by three partners with backgrounds as entrepreneurs and investors. The firm focuses on AI-native B2B software companies across the Nordics and Baltics. Vendep Capital's team consists of eight members who leverage their firsthand founder and operator experience to support portfolio companies.
Vendep Capital invests primarily in SaaS startups, with a typical check size ranging from €100K to €3M. The firm targets pre-seed to Series A stages and has a strong presence in the Nordics and Baltics. Vendep Capital manages €190 million in assets, with its latest fund being €80 million, launched in 2025. The firm is known for its high follow-on investment rate and strategic introductions that lead to Series A rounds.
Notable investments by Vendep Capital include Bookboost - a system of action for modern hospitality, Happeo - an intranet platform, Syncle - connecting retailers with product videos, Agileday - tools for professional services companies, and PatentRenewal.com - IP management solutions.
Vendis Capital Management
Vendis Capital Management is a private equity firm focused on investing in iconic consumer brands. The firm is headquartered in Hilversum, Netherlands and is led by Managing Partner Vincent Braams, who has extensive experience in brand building and private equity. The team is composed of experienced investors and operators who emphasize conviction and hands-on support to create long-term value for partners. Their unique approach combines deep expertise with a culture of excellence, making them distinct in the private equity landscape.
Vendis Capital Management invests primarily in consumer products and services. They focus on growth-stage investments across Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, and the Nordics. The firm provides capital from its main fund and engages in club deals and transition financing, highlighting their flexibility in investment structures. While they focus on the consumer sector, their ability to operate internationally allows them to adapt to various market contexts. The firm does not publicly disclose its total assets under management or detailed information about its limited partners.
Notable investments by Vendis Capital Management include partnerships in iconic brands within the consumer sector, although specific company names are not disclosed. The firm's emphasis on brand building and close collaboration with entrepreneurs has been crucial in realizing the growth potential of their portfolio companies.
Venionaire Capital
Venionaire Capital is a corporate finance and venture capital advisory and offers a wide range of services in a variety of tech-related sectors and industries. Since the foundation in 2012 the company advised successfully more than 50 Startups and closed transactions with an overall volume of about 350 Million Euros. Throughout the past years Venionaire Capital made early-stage lead- and co-investments and managed to build a portfolio of holdings.
Since 2015 the Venionaire Investment GmbH (a majority owned subsidiary of Venionaire Capital) is the first registered European Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) by the Austrian Financial Markets Authority, with a licence for transnational management of EuVECA funds. Venionaire aims to raise a 100 Millionen Euro Venture Capital Fund, which will support substantial growth for European and especially Austrian and German headquartered startups.
Venrex Investment Management
Venrex Investment Management is a venture capital firm based in London and New York, founded in 2006. The firm is known for being early-stage backers of notable companies such as Charlotte Tilbury, Revolut, and 365Scores, among others. Venrex operates with a small and specialized team focused on supporting high-potential startups. They differentiate themselves by actively engaging as one of the earliest investors in promising ventures across various industries.
Venrex invests primarily in early-stage opportunities across a range of sectors including fashion and home, health and beauty, technology, web3, and finance. Their investment size typically ranges from series A, with check sizes adapted to the needs of the venture. Their geographical focus extends primarily in North America and Europe.
Notable companies in their portfolio include 365Scores - a sports application, Revolut - a financial technology platform, Just Eat - an online food delivery service, and Mumsnet - an online parenting network. These investments highlight Venrex's diverse portfolio across technology and consumer-focused businesses.
Venrock
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.
Ventas
Ventas is a leading S&P 500 Company and Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) serving the secular megatrend of a large and growing aging population. As the world’s second-largest owner of senior housing, we create environments where seniors thrive and investments flourish. All our assets – including senior housing, healthcare properties and research facilities – benefit from strong demographic demand and are focused on helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We deliver superior value through deep market expertise and operational excellence.
Ventech
Ventech is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, founded in 1998. The firm operates with a team of around 30 professionals, including 11 partners, and has offices in Munich, Berlin, Helsinki, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. Ventech distinguishes itself by focusing on early-stage investments and supporting founders not just with capital but also with strategic guidance.
The firm primarily invests in sectors such as digital, SaaS, deep technology, e-commerce, marketplace, advertisement technology, media and marketing tech, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, agriculture technology, clean technology, cloud technology, education technology, health technology, industrials, insurance technology, legal technology, marketing technology, robotics, supply chain technology, and virtual reality. Ventech typically invests in Seed and Series A rounds, with a focus on European startups. The firm has raised over €1 billion across multiple funds, including its 6th Flagship Fund, which closed at €175 million.
Notable investments by Ventech include Vestiaire Collective - a global resale site for luxury fashion, Faircraft - a lab-grown leather alternative, Equitable Earth - a conservation project standard, Co-reactive - a CO₂ mineralization technology startup, and Arteris - a semiconductor IP provider. Other significant portfolio companies include Prewave, OKAPI:Orbits, OneRobotics, Veo, and Believe.
Ventech China
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