Alix Ventures

Early-stage life sciences venture capital firm focused on seed and Series A investments in innovative biotechnology companies. Specializes in company formation and early-stage company building.

Location
San Francisco, USA
Founded
2016
AUM
$150M+
Investment Range
$500K - $5M
Focus
biotech-focused
Fund Stages
seed, series-a

Investment Thesis

Alix Ventures focuses on the earliest stages of company formation in life sciences, working closely with scientists and entrepreneurs to build companies from inception. They specialize in identifying breakthrough science and providing the capital and operational support needed to translate discoveries into viable companies.

Team

Partners / Managing Directors (Health & Bio Focus)

  • Christoph Westphal, MD, PhD - Managing Partner
  • Noubar Afeyan, PhD - Venture Partner

Other Key Team Members

  • Investment team with deep biotech operating experience

Focus Areas

  • Early-Stage Therapeutics
  • Platform Technologies
  • Precision Medicine
  • Genetic Medicines
  • Novel Drug Discovery
  • Biotechnology

Notable Exits

  • Portfolio companies advancing through clinical development
  • Multiple successful follow-on financings

Sources