Elm Street Ventures
Venture capitalNew Haven · Seed–Series A · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
The firm catalyzes company formation around deep intellectual property resources at Yale and other Connecticut institutions, with a particular focus on life sciences including therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, research tools, digital health, and clean technology. The team works closely with scientists and entrepreneurs to develop business strategy, recruit management, secure financing, and build investment syndicates with institutional partners. While companies are not required to be located near New Haven, the firm emphasizes the region's advantages including proximity to Yale University, research hospitals, skilled workforce, and pharmaceutical/biotechnology companies.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website
Founder and managing partner of Elm Street Ventures with a background as a venture capitalist, engineer, and entrepreneur.
CEO, entrepreneur, and investor with extensive experience across multiple industries including software and life sciences.
Partner at Elm Street Ventures with deep experience supporting early-stage teams across various sectors.
Former startup CEO and pharmaceutical executive with expertise in commercializing academic technology.
Physician executive with thirty years of experience spanning both technology and healthcare fields.
Physician executive with twenty-five years of experience in technology and healthcare sectors.
Director of Yale University's Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering, former EPA R&D Assistant Administrator, and co-founder of the green chemistry field.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Elm Street Ventures invest at?
- Elm Street Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Elm Street Ventures's typical check size?
- Elm Street Ventures typically writes checks of $250K – $1M.
- What sectors does Elm Street Ventures focus on?
- Elm Street Ventures focuses on Biotech, Cleantech, Cloud Computing, Digital Health, Healthtech, IoT, Medical Devices, New Materials.
- Where is Elm Street Ventures located?
- Elm Street Ventures is headquartered in New Haven, US.
- Does Elm Street Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Elm Street Ventures leads investment rounds.
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