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§ Venture Capital · San Francisco, CA, USA
Wilmot Ventures operates as a family investment fund, strategically deploying capital to support early-stage companies. The firm targets businesses led by exceptional entrepreneurs, primarily within the Information Technology and Life Sciences & Healthcare sectors. Its approach emphasizes rigorous evaluation to partner with promising ventures demonstrating strong potential.
The fund is led by Daniel Lurie, step-son of Peter Haas from the Levi Strauss apparel corporation family. Lurie established Wilmot Ventures to empower ambitious founders, applying a disciplined investment methodology. This approach stems from his background in discerning and supporting high-potential organizations.
Wilmot Ventures serves early-stage companies seeking strategic capital and partnership. The fund's mission is to foster innovation by providing essential resources to entrepreneurial teams. It aims to cultivate a portfolio of successful businesses that achieve commercial milestones and contribute meaningfully within their respective industries.
Wilmont Ventures has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $25.0M Series A in System1 Biosciences in September 2018.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2018 | System1 Biosciences | $25.0M Series A | CRV | Altimeter Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Dragoneer Investment Group, Sangeen ZEB, Modern Venture Partners, Operator Collective, OWL Rock Capital Partners, Sutter Hill Ventures, Tiger Global Management, Wasabi Ventures, Catherine LU, Alexandria Venture Investments, Boom Capital, Dolby Family Ventures, Kinled Holding, Liquid 2 Ventures, Longevity Fund, Riot Ventures, Webb Investment Network |
| Mar 1, 2017 | Kalo | $13.0M Series A | Valar Ventures | Square PEG Capital, Matt Rockman, TIM Ringel, Glynn Capital, Goldcrest Capital, Kindred Capital, Eric Scott |