SciFounders

SciFounders is a venture capital firm established in 2021 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in supporting early-stage, highly technical startups, particularly those operating in the biotech, diagnostics, drug delivery, and deep tech sectors. SciFounders is unique in its approach, focusing on the idea stage, pre-seed, and seed investments, which allows it to engage with companies at the earliest stages of their development. One of the standout features of SciFounders is its SciFounder Fellowship program. This mentorship initiative is designed to support idea-stage founders by providing them with up to $400,000 in investment, along with guidance from a network of experienced entrepreneurs and scientists who have a proven track record in building impactful technologies. The fellowship aims to help founders navigate the complex journey from scientific innovation to commercial success. The leadership team at SciFounders brings deep expertise from both the scientific and entrepreneurial worlds. Notable team members include Matt Krisiloff, previously the director of Y Combinator Research and a founding team member of OpenAI, and Lucas Harrington, co-founder of Mammoth Biosciences, a company known for its pioneering work in CRISPR technology. SciFounders is committed to empowering scientists and technical founders to bring their groundbreaking ideas to life, providing both the financial backing and the mentorship necessary to turn innovative concepts into successful companies.