Artis Ventures

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Overview

Artis Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 2001 that invests in early-stage companies at the intersection of technology and biology, known as TechBio.¹²³ It focuses on biotech, healthcare, life sciences, and related sectors, managing multiple funds including recent ones like Artis TechBio Select I opened in April 2024.¹ The firm is noted for coining and trademarking the term 'TechBio' and building a network of healthcare pioneers for guidance.²⁴

History

Artis Ventures was founded in 2001 by Stuart Peterson, who serves as Managing Partner.¹⁴ It has managed at least four closed funds, with the most recent Artis TechBio II closing in December 2023, and one fund in market as of 2024.¹ The firm shifted emphasis to TechBio investments, backing platform companies in technology-biology convergence.²³

Notable Products

Artis TechBio Select I - Fund opened April 2024 targeting TechBio investments.
Artis TechBio II - Fund closed December 2023 focused on technology and biology.

Reputation

Artis Ventures is recognized among investors for pioneering TechBio investments and early high-conviction bets on platform companies.² Professionals note its network of biotech and healthcare executives as a strength for portfolio guidance.⁴ Specific criticisms are not detailed in available sources.

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