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Life Science Angels (LSA) is a not-for-profit network investing in early-stage life science companies. It pools accredited angel investor capital, appearing as a single entity on capitalization tables for ventures developing disruptive healthcare innovations. This model provides funding and strategic guidance, focusing exclusively on diverse life science verticals.
Founded in 2005 by Allan May, Chairman, and Casey McGlynn, former Chairman of Wilson Sonsini’s Life Sciences Group, LSA recognized a need for a specialized angel investment model in complex life sciences. Their vision leveraged members’ deep expertise, providing financial backing and critical advisory support to high-potential ventures.
LSA supports early-stage life science companies in therapeutics, diagnostics, and medical devices with capital and mentorship. It offers accredited investors curated opportunities within their specialized fields. The network’s mission is to improve global healthcare by investing in entrepreneurs driving scientific and medical advancements.
Life Sciences Angel Network has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $1.9M Other Equity in Owlet Baby Care in April 2014.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2014 | Owlet Baby Care | $1.9M Other Equity | — | John Ason, Azimuth Ventures, BrandProject, Eniac Ventures, FF Venture Capital, Peak Ventures |
| Sep 1, 2013 | ZappRx | $1.0M Seed | Atlas Ventures, Life Sciences Angel Network | LearnLaunch Accelerator, Apollo Health Ventures, BDC Venture Capital, David Hamamoto, George Kassabgi, Hakan Satiroglu, James Glimm, Sean Trigony, Terry Meguid, Will Cowen |
| Feb 1, 2012 | Quartzy | $1.0M Seed | Life Sciences Angel Network | Bling Capital, Matt Ocko, Heretic Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Lightbank, LUX Capital, Maveron, NEO, Prefix Capital, SciFi VC, Silicon Badia, South Park Commons, SV Angel, The HIT Forge, Y Combinator, Hadi Partovi, James Hong, Jeremy Stoppelman, JIM Young, Philip Kaplan, Scott Banister, Steve Chen |
