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§ Venture Capital · California, KY, USA
Lifespan Ventures operates as a specialized venture capital firm primarily focused on the burgeoning longevity market. The company deploys capital into innovative solutions designed to enhance the quality of life, extend healthy human lifespan, and revolutionize medical technologies. Its investment thesis encompasses biotech breakthroughs addressing age-related cellular damage and AI-driven platforms that predict and manage conditions associated with aging, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach that spans healthcare, pharmaceuticals, wellness, and technology.
The firm was founded by seasoned investor Ditlev Bredahl, who identified longevity not merely as an anti-aging trend but as a profound societal shift representing the next frontier in venture capital. This insight recognized the unprecedented opportunity presented by the global demographic shift towards an aging population, creating a significant market for advancements that push the boundaries of human health and redefine the possibilities of later years.
Lifespan Ventures invests in companies poised to develop products that ensure continued vitality, productivity, and happiness throughout an extended lifespan. The firm’s vision extends to creating a profound societal impact by redefining healthcare systems, altering approaches to chronic diseases, and fundamentally changing the nature of aging itself. It aims to participate actively in an investment revolution where financial returns align with shaping a future replete with possibilities.
Lifespan Investments has 4 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $61.0M Series A in SonoThera in December 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2022 | SonoThera | $61.0M Series A | ARCH Venture Partners | Domain Associates, LU Wang, Foothill Ventures (formerly Tsingyuan Ventures), Illumina Ventures, Johnson & Johnson Innovation, Leaps BY Bayer, MRL Ventures Fund, RA Capital, Soffinova Partners, Takeda Ventures, Vertex Ventures, Alexandria Venture Investments, ELI Lilly And Company, Formic Ventures, Jlabs, Medical Excellence Capital, Vertex Ventures HC, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati |
| Jan 3, 2022 | Amberstone Biosciences | $12.0M Series A | XIN Huang, Peter WU | Changrong Capital |
| Feb 23, 2021 | Teon Therapeutics | $30.0M Series A | Dave Chenn | Kaitai Capital, Feng Deng, Oriza Ventures |
| Sep 1, 2020 | Cardea Bio | $8.0M Series A | Foothill Ventures (formerly Tsingyuan Ventures), Lifespan Investments, Serra Ventures, Jonathan Kabakoff | Michael JIN, Tsvc Capital, Agilent Technologies, Photon Fund, Table Mountain Capital, Taihill Venture |