Fund profile

Babel Ventures

San Francisco, United States

Leading

About

Babel Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in biotech and deep tech. The firm aims to support high-impact founders who are tackling some of humanity's most pressing challenges. Since its inception, Babel Ventures has positioned itself as a leader in consumer biotech, backing startups that have the potential to drive significant changes in consumer behavior and systemic improvements. The firm's team, led by Ryan Bethencourt and Ba Minuzzi, among others, is known for its multidisciplinary approach, blending expertise in science, technology, and entrepreneurship. This allows them to partner effectively with revolutionary startups that are pioneering innovative solutions across various sectors. Babel Ventures launched its first fund, Babel Fund I, and continues to develop new funds and special purpose vehicles (SPVs) to support visionary entrepreneurs. Their portfolio includes companies that are making strides in fields like healthcare, sustainability, and consumer products, all underpinned by cutting-edge biotech and deep tech innovations​.

Details

Average check

$0-$100K$100K-$500K$500K-$1M$1M-$3M$3M-$10M

Round

Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries B

Highlights

$4M

Historical average check

$45M

Historical max check

September 2024

Last investment date

18

Investments

Healthtech & Wellness

Food & Beverage

Education

Biotech

Cannabis & Psychedelics

Natural Resources

Pharma

Other

Funds that also invest in Consumer Goods & Electronics