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Civilization Ventures

San Francisco, California · Invests in US; UK; Global · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsHealthcare & BiotechEducationHardware & DevicesBiotech & Life SciencesHealthcare & Digital HealthDeveloper Tools & Infrastructure

Thesis

Civilization Ventures backs exceptional scientific founders—particularly PhDs and postdocs from elite institutions—building essential innovations in health tech and biology. We believe the best breakthroughs come from disruptive science combined with founder determination. We provide 'mentor capital': not just capital, but active operational guidance, scientific rigor, and access to our network of Fellows, Advisors, and portfolio founders.

Likely not a fit for

We don't invest in incremental improvements without novel science, pure consumer apps, hardware-only plays, or non-technical founding teams lacking academic credentials.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$150M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

9 contacts on file

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Shahram Seyedin-Noor

General PartnerFounder + Managing Partner · Primary contact

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Sonia Maryam Setayesh

PartnerInvestment Partner

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Nat Kolber

Scientist-in-Residence

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Kelcee Everrette

AssociateAssociate

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Matt Wheeler

Platform & OpsCFO

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Manuel Lopez-Figueroa

Platform & OpsOperating Partner

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Angelica Parente

Platform & OpsOperating Partner

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Sarah Loveland

AssociateSenior Associate

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Omar Yamout

AssociateAssociate

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Portfolio

Nanite
OXCanHealthcare Digital

Oxford Cancer Analytics is helping physicians make better decisions through evidence based diagnostics based on combining modern machine learning AI with reproducible, high throughput measurements of the circulating proteome.

Omada HealthHealthcare Digital

Omada Health is a virtual care program that helps individuals manage chronic conditions and achieve their health goals through personalized health programs.

BillionToOneHealthcare Digital

BillionToOne is a molecular diagnostics company focused on creating accessible prenatal screening and liquid biopsy tests.

Foresight DiagnosticsBiotech Life Sciences

Foresight Diagnostics develops and delivers innovative diagnostic tests that combine precision genomics and cutting-edge bioinformatics to advance cancer drug development and patient care.

Fluent BioBiotech Life Sciences

Fluent BioSciences is a life science tools company that specializes in single-cell technology, particularly for RNA sequencing. Their PIPseeker software and PIPseq technology allow for efficient single-cell analysis without the need for complex instrumentation.

Rewrite Therapeutics
ExcisionBiotech Life Sciences

Excision BioTherapeutics is a biotechnology company developing CRISPR-based therapies for viral diseases, including HIV, HSV, and HBV. It uses gene editing to excise viral DNA.

Aspect BiosystemsBiotech Life Sciences

Aspect Biosystems is a biotechnology company pioneering the development of bioprinted tissue therapeutics to transform how we treat some of the most elusive diseases. Aspect's bioprinted tissue therapeutics are designed to replace, repair, or supplement biological function inside the body.

Glyphic BiotechnologiesBiotech Life Sciences

Glyphic Biotechnologies, Inc. is developing the first truly de novo high-throughput proteome sequencing technology capable of discriminating all 20 AAs and PTMs accurately with single molecule sensitivity.

RangeFintech Payments

Range is an all-in-one AI WealthTech platform that provides modern financial advice for investing, taxes, and comprehensive wealth management solutions. By leveraging proprietary artificial intelligence technology, Range aims to democratize access to sophisticated financial planning, making it affordable and accessible for everyone.

TeikoBiotech Life Sciences

Teiko simplifies cytometry for global clinical trials with innovative products like blood preservation kits and multiparameter flow cytometry services.

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Civilization Ventures Research Investment Thesis Civilization Ventures is an operator-led biotech fund founded by serial founder and biotech entrepreneur Shahram Seyedin-Noor. The firm's investment thesis focuses on essential health innovations led by exceptional scientific founders—particularly young PhDs and postdocs from elite academic institutions. The firm believes that disruptive breakthroug

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