SciFounders
US early-stage firm founded by technical founders, funding and incubating deeptech and biotech companies worldwide.
SciFounders at a glance
| Address | San Francisco, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 1 open call right now |
| Official website | www.scifounders.com |
| hello@scifounders.com |
Programs by SciFounders
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About SciFounders
SciFounders is an early-stage venture firm run by technical founders who started their own deeptech companies. Its partners are Matt Krisiloff (CEO of Conception, previously director of Y Combinator Research and a founding team member of OpenAI), Lucas Harrington (co-founder of Mammoth Biosciences and incubator of Preventive, PhD from Jennifer Doudna's lab at UC Berkeley) and Alexander Schubert (PhD in Molecular Biology from Cambridge, previously Research & Early Development at Genentech). It funds and incubates companies working on hard science and technology.
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Frequently asked questions about SciFounders
What is SciFounders?
SciFounders is a venture capital investor based in San Francisco, California.
What does SciFounders do?
SciFounders is an early-stage venture firm run by technical founders who started their own deeptech companies.
Where is SciFounders located?
SciFounders is based in San Francisco, California, United States.
What programs does SciFounders run?
SciFounders currently has 1 open programme: SciFounders Fellowship.
Is SciFounders open to applications?
Yes. SciFounders has 1 open programme right now, including SciFounders Fellowship. Check each programme's page for its deadline and eligibility.
How do I apply to SciFounders?
Applications run through each programme's own call. SciFounders lists 1 open programme — check the programme page for its deadline and eligibility, or apply via https://www.scifounders.com.
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