SciFounders
ActiveOverview
SciFounders is a venture capital firm that invests in science-based and deep-tech startups from idea stage through Series A funding. The firm is founded and led by repeat entrepreneurs who previously built Mammoth Biosciences and Conception, and focuses on backing technical founders developing innovative technologies in biotechnology, life sciences, and related fields. SciFounders provides both capital and mentorship to early-stage companies, with check sizes typically ranging from $100,000 to $1 million.
History
SciFounders was founded in 2020 by experienced deep-tech entrepreneurs who had previously founded Mammoth Biosciences (which raised approximately $450 million) and Conception (which raised approximately $100 million). The firm is based in San Francisco, California and operates as an active venture capital investor. The founders established SciFounders to help more technical leaders build world-changing technologies by providing capital, mentorship, and support from the pre-seed stage onward.
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed to Series A Funding | Early-stage venture capital investment | $100,000 - $1,000,000 |
| SciFounder Fellowship | Mentorship program for idea-stage founders | $400,000 investment |
Manufacturing
SciFounders is a venture capital and mentorship firm; it does not manufacture physical products. The firm provides capital deployment and advisory services to portfolio companies.
Notable Products
- Pre-Seed Investment Program - Capital and mentorship for science-based startups at the earliest stages of development
- Seed Funding - Investment rounds supporting early-stage companies with innovative technologies and high growth potential
- Series A Funding - Growth capital for validated science and deep-tech companies ready to scale
- SciFounder Fellowship - Structured mentorship program providing $400,000 investment to idea-stage founders with technical expertise
Reputation
SciFounders is recognized within the venture capital community for its deep expertise in science and deep-tech investing, backed by the founders' track record of building successful companies. The firm is noted for its commitment to returning voting rights to founding teams and providing hands-on mentorship from experienced technical entrepreneurs. The firm's focus on early-stage support and founder-friendly terms appeals to technical scientists and engineers launching ventures, though as a relatively newer fund founded in 2020, it has a shorter operating history compared to established venture firms.