Brain Trust Accelerator Fund
Impact investorBurlingame · Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
The Brain Trust Accelerator Family of Funds invests in translational-stage opportunities aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of brain-related diseases, framing its work as impact investing in brain disease. The firm reports that its first fund generated top-tier returns, supported approaches with the potential to benefit up to ten million patients with brain diseases, and directed $500,000 to charities. It expresses similar optimism about the prospects for its second fund.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 3 of 3 portfolio companiesBiotech ×2Healthtech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Digital Health ×1Medical Devices ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2016 · 12010 · 12 dated
NeuroTherapia is a clinical-stage biotech company developing novel treatments for neuroinflammatory disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, neuropathic pain, multiple sclerosis, and ALS.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesCleveland, US
Co-investorsDolby Family Ventures
Irvine, CA based Alzheimer's drug company
BiotechWashington, US
Thomas N. Chase(Executive Officer, Director)Douglas Ingram(Executive Officer, Director)John M. Siebert(Executive Officer, Director)Kathleen Clarence-Smith(Executive Officer)
BoardNayan Greg Parekh(Director)
Board seatJohn M. Reher· per SEC Form D · $612.5K raise · filed Feb 2016
Co-investorsAndera PartnersNew Rhein Healthcare Investors, LLC
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Brain Trust Accelerator Fund invest at?
- Brain Trust Accelerator Fund invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Brain Trust Accelerator Fund focus on?
- Brain Trust Accelerator Fund focuses on Biotech, Digital Health, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Medical Devices.
- Where is Brain Trust Accelerator Fund located?
- Brain Trust Accelerator Fund is headquartered in Burlingame, US.
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