Black Diamond Ventures
Venture capitalGlendale · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 14 people tracked
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Investment thesis
BDV describes itself as an opportunistic, multi-stage investor backing visionary founders poised to transform their markets. The firm invests in companies raising Series B, later-stage, and growth capital, writing initial and follow-on checks of $2M to $10M. Its focus sectors are biotech, deep tech, and med tech, including verticals such as AI, big data, machine learning, materials science, and semiconductors. Beyond capital, BDV emphasizes strategic and operational support drawn from a network of partners with backgrounds as seasoned investors, serial entrepreneurs, and operators, helping companies pursue what comes next.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 14 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 7 of 10 portfolio companiesSaaS ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Biotech ×3Deep Tech ×2Enterprise Software ×2Medical Devices ×2AgTech ×1Fintech ×1
HQs:United States×7
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2021 · 22020 · 12011 · 14 dated
Alveo Technologies makes a palm-sized molecular diagnostic analyzer with preloaded test cartridges that deliver on-site pathogen results in under an hour, with results sent to a smartphone.
AgTechBiotechMedical DevicesAlameda, US
Ron Chiarello(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Aicher(Executive Officer, Director)Shaun Holt(Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer)Erik Tyrrell-Knott(President & Chief Business Officer)inScott(Chief Commercial Officer)Slava Elagin(Executive (R&D/Operations))in
Co-investorsCelesta CapitalCelesta CapitalCivilization Ventures Management, LlcPartners ResoluteSUPPLY CHANGE CAPITAL
Datasite is a cloud-based data room platform for mergers & acquisitions, financing, and corporate transactions that integrates AI assistants and allows users to connect large language models like Claude and ChatGPT.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSMinneapolis, US
Rusty Wiley(President & CEO)in
Co-investorsKejora Capital
Engage3 provides retail price optimization software that uses data science and predictive modeling to help retailers understand and manage their Price Image and enable personalized pricing.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsWells Fargo AdvisorsArrowroot CapitalMoneta VenturesNewRoad Capital Partners, LLCPereg VenturesThe March Group
Innova Vascular is a medical device company focused on the vascular space, led by a founder with a background in developing and commercializing vascular medical devices.
HealthtechMedical DevicesIrvine, US
Sanjay Shrivastava(Founder & CEO)in
BoardMike Hennessy(Director)Owen O'Neill(Director)
Prellis Biologics runs an antibody discovery platform that uses two-photon laser-bioprinted human immune organoids combined with machine learning to identify fully human antibody therapeutics.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHayward, US
Melanie Matheu(Executive Officer, Director)Noelle Mullin(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardArvind Gupta(Director)Rohit Sharma(Director)in
Co-investorsCelesta CapitalCelesta CapitalCivilization Ventures Management, LlcOpen Field CapitalPrefix CapitalCantos Ventures+4 more
ShareFile provides secure file sharing, document collection, e-signature capabilities, and automated workflow management for teams collaborating with clients, partners, and vendors.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsAstellaBrightstone Venture CapitalCID CapitalConcord Health PartnersH Venture PartnersRiverVest Venture Partners+1 more
Strateos develops remote access laboratory software and automation platforms that enable scientists to design, execute, and analyze experiments through cloud-based robotics and control systems.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechRoboticsSaaSMenlo Park, US
Chris Krueger(Executive Officer)inMark Fischer-Colbrie(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Lynch, PhD(Chief Executive Officer)Marc Siladi(Chief Operating Officer)in
BoardJoshua Wolfe(Director)Armen Vidian(Director)in
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Lux CapitalBlueStone Venture PartnersThird Rock VenturesHarmonix FundSilicon Badia+3 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
CapellaFinicastLyric Bio, Inc.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Datasite · aidocx.ai · Sep 8, 2026
Innova Vascular · intelligence360.news · Sep 11, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Black Diamond Ventures made?
- Black Diamond Ventures has 10 tracked investments.
- What stage does Black Diamond Ventures invest at?
- Black Diamond Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Black Diamond Ventures's typical check size?
- Black Diamond Ventures typically writes checks of $2M – $10M.
- What sectors does Black Diamond Ventures focus on?
- Black Diamond Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Energy, Medical Devices, New Materials, Semiconductors.
- Where is Black Diamond Ventures located?
- Black Diamond Ventures is headquartered in Glendale, US.
- Who does Black Diamond Ventures co-invest with?
- Black Diamond Ventures most often shares deals with Astella, Celesta Capital, Civilization Ventures Management, Llc, among 13 tracked co-investors.
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