Babel Ventures
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Babel Ventures concentrates on early-stage consumer biotech, positioning itself as the first VC check in many of the companies it backs. The firm emphasizes a bold investment approach and a belief in groundbreaking ideas, pointing to a track record that includes companies going public and returns as high as 40x. Since launching in 2017, it has focused on supporting visionary entrepreneurs whose work drives innovation and contributes to a more sustainable future.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 15 of 20 portfolio companiesConsumer ×6Circular Economy ×5Biotech ×4FoodTech ×4Healthtech ×4Direct to Consumer ×3Wellness & Fitness ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2
HQs:United States×7New Zealand×1
Investments · 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2020 · 12018 · 12 dated
Occam Razor develops drug discovery technology using digital science to target neurodegenerative diseases, focusing initially on Parkinson's disease and brain aging.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Cove develops PB1, a multi-piece molded fiber bottle platform with biobased barrier liners that is designed to be recycled in standard paper streams and used for CPG products such as beverages, personal care, home care, and supplements.
Circular EconomyClimate TechNew Materials
Crossing Minds built infrastructure for AI assistants focused on understanding user intents and preferences, with capabilities in personalization, retrieval-augmented generation, and real-time machine learning for applications requiring semantic understanding of user behavior.
AI & Machine LearningData & Infrastructure
Forever Labs operates a stem cell banking service that collects, processes, and cryopreserves adult stem cells from individuals for potential use in future regenerative therapies.
BiotechHealthtechLongevityAnn Arbor, US
Steven Clausnitzer(Founder/CEO)inEdward Cibor(Founder)Mark Katakowski(Founder/President & Chief Science Officer)in
GALY develops biocrafted alternatives to conventionally extracted materials like cocoa and cotton, positioning grown products as sustainable replacements for industries reliant on extractive supply chains.
AgTechBiotechCircular EconomyFoodTechNew MaterialsBoston, US
Ryan Panchadsaram(Director)Luciano Bueno(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardCarmichael Roberts(Director)
MadeMan sells a two-step men's skincare system consisting of a combined facial cleanser/shaving gel and an all-in-one moisturizer, formulated with vegan, cruelty-free ingredients to address acne, irritation, and signs of aging.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Good For is a plastic-free grocery and wholefoods retailer selling package-free pantry staples through physical bulk-food stores and online, with a focus on refillable and low-waste shopping.
Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerceAuckland, NZ
Mission Barns produces cultivated meat products, primarily pork-based items like meatballs, bacon, and sausages, combining lab-grown pork fat with plant protein for consumers seeking sustainable alternatives to conventional meat.
Climate TechFoodTechBerkeley, US
Ilan Eitan Fischer(Executive Officer, Director)David Bowman(Director)
HealthtechSan Francisco, US
Reza Malek(Executive Officer, Director)Mehdi Maghsoodnia(Executive Officer, Director)Lyon Wong(Director)
Wild Earth manufactures plant-based dog food formulated to meet nutritional standards while reducing environmental impact compared to traditional meat-based pet food.
Circular EconomyConsumerFoodTechHealthtech
Z Biotic develops genetically engineered probiotics designed to improve daily health and wellbeing.
BiotechConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Stephen Lamb(Founder)inZack Abbott(CEO)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesNabis · cannabisequipmentnews.com · Jul 15, 2026
Blueland · entrepreneur.com · Nov 24, 2025
Mission Barns · sfexaminer.com · Sep 10, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Babel Ventures invest at?
- Babel Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Babel Ventures's typical check size?
- Babel Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $3M.
- What sectors does Babel Ventures focus on?
- Babel Ventures focuses on Biotech, Consumer, Deep Tech, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good, New Materials.
- Where is Babel Ventures located?
- Babel Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Babel Ventures lead rounds?
- Babel Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Co-investors · 9
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Firms observed investing alongside Babel Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Babel Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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