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Section 32

Section 32

San Diego, United States

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About

Section 32 is a venture capital firm founded by Bill Maris, the former CEO of Google Ventures. Established in 2017, the firm is based in San Diego, California, and manages approximately $1 billion in assets. Section 32 focuses on early and growth-stage investments across technology, biotechnology, healthcare, and life sciences sectors. The firm has raised multiple funds, including a $160 million inaugural fund and a $200 million second fund. Section 32's portfolio includes notable companies such as Coinbase, CrowdStrike, Thrive Earlier Detection, and Vir Biotechnology. The firm emphasizes investing in transformative technologies that can make a significant impact on the healthcare and tech industries. The team at Section 32 includes several seasoned professionals, such as Michael Pellini, former CEO of Foundation Medicine, who joined as a Managing Partner, and Steve Kafka, former President and COO of Foundation Medicine, who also serves as a Managing Partner. The firm prides itself on a strategic approach that combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to fostering innovation and growth in its portfolio companies.

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Previous Investments

Advertising & Marketing
Agritech & Farming
AI & Deep Tech
B2B
Biotech
Communications & Messaging
Data & Analytics
Education
Fintech & Financial services
Food & Beverage
Gaming
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Healthtech & Wellness
HR & Recruitment
Media, Events & Entertainment
Pharma
Security & Privacy
Sharing economy
Social media
Software & Apps
Transportation & Mobility
VR & AR
Web 3.0

Geo focus

USA

Highlights

$6M

Historical average check

$254M

Historical max check

March 2024

Last investment date

115

Investments

Healthtech & Wellness

AI & Deep Tech

Software & Apps

Biotech

Fintech & Financial services

Pharma

Security & Privacy

Other

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Website

section32.com

Email

press@section32.com

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