Wilson Hill Ventures

Wilson Hill Ventures operates as an independently managed venture capital fund, partnered exclusively with the Caltech Seed Fund. The firm invests in and nurtures early-stage startups directly from the California Institute of Technology ecosystem. It specializes in commercializing deep science innovations, offering strategic guidance to help ventures achieve critical milestones and secure follow-on investment.

Co-founded by Jon Feiber, with Michael Borrus as General Partner, Wilson Hill Ventures launched in 2021. The firm's genesis stemmed from Caltech's profound scientific output consistently generating significant enterprises. Recognizing this, the founders established a dedicated vehicle to systematically translate the institution's groundbreaking research into viable commercial solutions.

Wilson Hill Ventures primarily supports Caltech-affiliated entrepreneurs and nascent deep-tech companies. The fund provides capital and mentorship, guiding startups from inception through development. Its overarching vision is to accelerate commercialization of Caltech's pioneering scientific discoveries, fostering valuable companies that advance technology and deliver societal benefit.