What sectors does Venrock invest in?

Founded in 1969 as the Rockefeller family venture arm. Invests across technology and healthcare with separate dedicated funds. Pioneered venture investing in both Intel and Apple.

Typical check size

€2.8M – €27.6M

Fund size: ~$450M (Fund VIII); plus dedicated healthcare fund

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Portfolio highlights

Illumina - DNA sequencing technology (Nasdaq-listed)

Athenahealth - healthcare IT platform (acquired by Veritas)

Dollar Shave Club - grooming DTC (acquired by Unilever)

Contact

www.venrock.com

United States

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Venture capital

United States

Venrock

Investment focus

Sectors

Healthtech

Biotech

Enterprise

Investment stages

Seed

Series A

Series B

Geographic focus

United States

Investment thesis

Founded in 1969 as the Rockefeller family venture arm. Invests across technology and healthcare with separate dedicated funds. Pioneered venture investing in both Intel and Apple.