Breakout Labs
Venture capitalSeed–Series A · 10 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Breakout invests at the frontier where science and technology intersect, backing founders scaling scientific innovation across biotech, tech-bio, deep tech, hard tech, and chemistry-driven technology. With more than a decade of experience, its team of scientists and operators brings technical depth and commercial fluency to anticipate roadblocks and navigate complexity. Beyond capital, Breakout leverages a catalytic network of corporates, strategic partners, and next-stage investors to help portfolio companies gain traction, reach milestones faster, and scale into category-defining businesses.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 10 people
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What they invest in
from 8 of 10 portfolio companiesBiotech ×7Deep Tech ×3Healthtech ×3New Materials ×3Circular Economy ×2Digital Health ×2Medical Devices ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1
HQs:United States×5
Investments · 10 tracked
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Cytovale develops microfluidic deformability cytometry technology for immune response diagnostics, with a focus on early detection and diagnosis in hospital settings.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Ajay Shah(Co-founder & CEO)inHenry Tse(Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer)inDino DiCarlo(Director, Promoter)
BoardLindy Fishburne(Director)inJack Fuchs(Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBlackhorn VenturesBreakout VenturesEMV CapitalIT-Farm Corporation+3 more
STRM.BIO develops technology to deliver gene therapies, aiming to improve how these treatments reach patients.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechLongevityMedical Devices
Michael Luther(CEO)in
Co-investorsAscension VenturesBreakout VenturesDelos CapitalNYBC VenturesKdT Ventures
Ecovative grows whole-cut meat alternatives and other materials from mycelium using its AirMycelium indoor cultivation platform, which integrates with existing mushroom farming infrastructure.
BiotechFoodTechNew MaterialsGreen Island, US
Gavin McIntyre(Executive Officer, Director)Eben Bayer(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardEvan Lodes(Director)Jerry Weinstein(Director)Charles Deull(Director)Jessica Harris(Director)
Co-investorsBreakout VenturesStray Dog CapitalAiiM PartnersFootPrint CoalitionStandard InvestmentsViking Global Investors
Epana Bio develops therapies for autoimmune diseases by leveraging genomics and AI to identify and target cellular origins of disease, with a focus on precision medicine for patient populations.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital Health
Co-investorsBreakout VenturesHAWKTAILHummingbird VenturesOMX VenturesKdT VenturesRefactor Capital
Immusoft develops a cell therapy platform called Immune System Programming (ISP) that engineers a patient's B cells into plasma cells that produce therapeutic proteins after being infused back into the patient.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechSeattle, US
Matthew Scholz(Founder)Sean Ainsworth(Chief Executive Officer)Robert Sikorski(Chief Medical Officer)Rob Hayes(Chief Scientific Officer)inScott McIvor(Chief Development Officer)Eric Garcia(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBioRock VenturesBoston Harbor AngelsBreakout VenturesEQx FundInvariantes FundMichigan Capital Network+1 more
Modern Meadow develops animal-free, bio-fabricated leather alternatives using synthetic biology and material science for the fashion, interiors, and automotive industries.
BiotechCircular EconomyNew MaterialsPine Brook, US
Gabor Forgacs(Director, Promoter)inAnna Bakst(Executive Officer, Director)inRex Liu(Executive Officer)David Williamsonin
BoardAndras Forgacs(Director, Promoter)Bart Swanson(Director)in
Co-investorsArtis VenturesAstanor VenturesBreakout VenturesHorizons VenturesInventus Capital PartnersKohala Ventures+4 more
Training foundation models to develop cancer immunotherapies
Transforming carbon dioxide emissions into useful chemicals
ZymoChem develops bio-based materials using proprietary Carbon Conserving (C2) microbes that convert renewable feedstocks into high-value materials with increased yields.
BiotechCircular EconomyClimate TechNew MaterialsSan Leandro, US
Harshal Chokhawala(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAccelr8Breakout VenturesCavallo VenturesDudley FundFreshTracks CapitalPrime Partners+7 more
Portfolio news
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▶︎ CYTOVALE · funderintel.com · Jul 16, 2026
Immusoft · immusoft.com · Mar 30, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Breakout Labs made?
- Breakout Labs has 8 tracked investments.
- What stage does Breakout Labs invest at?
- Breakout Labs invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Breakout Labs focus on?
- Breakout Labs focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, New Materials.
- Does Breakout Labs lead rounds?
- Breakout Labs typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Breakout Labs co-invest with?
- Breakout Labs most often shares deals with Breakout Ventures, Artis Ventures, Horizons Ventures, among 28 tracked co-investors.
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