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BigHat Biosciences

San Francisco, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 8 known investors

bighatbio.com

Big Hat Bio develops therapeutics under development across multiple programs. The company is a STEM-focused team working on therapeutic discovery and development.

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Founders & leadership

BigHat Biosciences was founded in 2019 by Peyton Greenside and Mark DePristo.

PGPeyton Greenside
Peyton GreensideCo-founder
MD
Mark DePristoCo-founder

Board

FGFrancisco Gimenez
Francisco Gimenezin𝕏Director Board Of DirectorsInvestment Team at 8VC
SKSteve Kafka
Steve KafkaBoard director
VAVineeta Agarwala
Vineeta Agarwalain𝕏Board directorGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
RC
Robert ChessBoard director

Investors · 8

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$148.2M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2019–2024

$124.1MraisedApr 2025 · 40 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Francisco GimenezDirector
  • Peyton GreensideExecutive Officer, Director
  • Steve KafkaDirector
  • Vineeta AgarwalaDirector
  • Robert ChessDirector
Offering amount
$124.1M
Amount sold
$124.1M
First sale
Jun 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$18.8MraisedFeb 2021 · 6 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Peyton GreensideExecutive Officer, Director
  • Vineeta AgarwalaDirector
  • Francisco GimenezDirector
  • Mark DePristoExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$19M
Amount sold
$18.8M
First sale
Jan 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$5.3MraisedDec 2019 · 12 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Theresa TribblePromoter
  • Francisco GimenezDirector
  • Mark DePristoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Peyton GreensideExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5.3M
Amount sold
$5.3M
First sale
Oct 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through BigHat Biosciences went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does BigHat Biosciences do?
Big Hat Bio develops therapeutics under development across multiple programs. The company is a STEM-focused team working on therapeutic discovery and development.
Who founded BigHat Biosciences?
BigHat Biosciences was founded by Peyton Greenside, Mark DePristo in 2019.
Who are BigHat Biosciences's investors?
BigHat Biosciences's investors include 8VC, Andreessen Horowitz, BOLD Longevity, Flucas Ventures, GRIDS Capital, AME Cloud Ventures, Axial VC, Section 32.
How much funding has BigHat Biosciences raised?
BigHat Biosciences has disclosed $148.2M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is BigHat Biosciences headquartered?
BigHat Biosciences is headquartered in San Francisco, US.