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Casdin Capital

Casdin Capital

United States

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About

Casdin Capital, established in 2012 by Eli Casdin, is a New York-based venture capital firm with a focus on life sciences and healthcare. The firm specializes in investing in companies that are at the forefront of scientific and technological advancements in areas such as molecular medicine, biotechnology, genomics, and synthetic biology. Notable investments by Casdin Capital include high-impact companies like 23andMe, Adaptive Biotechnologies, Recursion Pharmaceuticals, and Ginkgo Bioworks. These investments highlight the firm’s commitment to transformative technologies in health care, gene editing, and diagnostic platforms. Casdin Capital's strategy revolves around funding companies that leverage data and precision-based therapies to revolutionize the healthcare industry. They focus on early-stage to late-stage investments, providing substantial financial support to help these companies scale and achieve significant milestones. The firm has managed to build a robust portfolio with 250 investments and 87 exits, demonstrating a strong track record of successful investments and strategic exits. Key team members include Eli Casdin as the Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Alexandria Fisk as Chief Operating Officer, and Lawrence Canzoneri as Chief Financial Officer. The team’s expertise and deep industry knowledge enable them to identify and support innovative startups effectively. Casdin Capital's approach combines strategic investments with deep sector expertise, positioning them as a leading player in the life sciences investment landscape, actively supporting companies that are poised to make groundbreaking advancements in health and biotechnology.

Details

Round

Seed
Series A
Series B
Series C+
Post-IPO Equity
Venture Round

Previous Investments

Agritech & Farming
AI & Deep Tech
B2B
Biotech
CleanTech & Sustainability
Consumer Goods & Electronics
Data & Analytics
Energy & Utilities
Fintech & Financial services
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Healthtech & Wellness
HR & Recruitment
Natural Resources
Other
Pharma
Social media
Software & Apps

Geo focus

Israel
Europe
USA
Canada

Highlights

$5.9M

Historical average check

$400M

Historical max check

February 2025

Last investment date

231

Investments

Pharma

Healthtech & Wellness

Biotech

Software & Apps

Hardware. Robotics & IoT

Data & Analytics

Other

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Website

casdincapital.com

Email

info@casdincapital.com

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