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Blue Bear Ventures

United States$100K – $400K chequesUpdated May 2026

Co-founder-focused fund for lab-based teams at the health–climate intersection (gene therapy, synthetic biology, batteries), providing deep access to UC Berkeley, UCSF, MIT and Stanford research and scientist-founders. The firm continues to build its presence across the venture capital landscape.

Cheque size
$100K – $400K
Stages
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Operating in
How they invest
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