How many investments has Endurance28 made?

Endurance28 has 54 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.

What stage does Endurance28 invest at?

Endurance28 invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.

What sectors does Endurance28 focus on?

Endurance28 focuses on AgTech, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Data & Infrastructure, Digital Health, Energy, Fintech, FoodTech, Future of Work, Hardware, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Medical Devices, New Materials, SaaS, Wellness & Fitness.

Where is Endurance28 located?

Endurance28 is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Who does Endurance28 co-invest with?

Endurance28 most often shares deals with SV Latam Capital, Y Combinator, Sand Hill Angels, among 80 tracked co-investors.

Endurance28

Venture capital

San Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 39 people tracked

Also known as ENDURANCE28 VC LLC · SV LATAM Capital

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Endurance28 positions itself as an entrepreneurs-first backer of 'ambitious rebels' — founders pursuing goals many consider impossible. The firm emphasizes that endurance alone is insufficient, valuing inclusive and visionary leadership plus the collective strength and cognitive diversity of teams. It focuses on empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs addressing the world's most difficult problems across three areas: climate and environment, the digital economy, and health and well-being. The firm also cultivates community among its founders through experiences such as a founders retreat, reflecting a belief that it is investing at a pivotal turning point for these sectors.

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Stage

Pre-Seed–Seed

San Francisco, California, US

Instruments

Equity

Founded

2013

Last 12 months

1 investment

Private fund assets

$44.7M

VC funds

Tracked investments

Acquisitions

Team · 39 people

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Cynthia Cannady· Founder & Intellectual property strategy and technology licensing expert, lecturer and author· Los Angeles, California, United Statesin

Cynthia Cannady focuses on intellectual property strategy and technology licensing. She founded IPSEVA in 2007, and previously served as Director of the Intellectual Property and New Technologies Division at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva from 2001 to 2007, following roles as VP of Law for Manufacturing and Development at Apple, Principal at Tech Law Group, and Partner in Litigation at Fenwick & West. She holds a juris doctor from Harvard Law School and a bachelor's degree from Stanford University, and authored the treatise "Technology Licensing and Development Agreements."

Consuelo Valverde· Founder & Managing Partner· San Franciscoin 𝕏

Consuelo Valverde is Founder and Managing Partner of Endurance28 (formerly SVLC), an early-stage venture capital firm. Raised in Mexico, she earned a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Miami, founded a PC manufacturing business and an IT training center, and later led the creation of an Office of Innovation, Science & Technology in Mexico before moving to San Francisco in 2006. She holds two master's degrees in science, completed a year of graduate studies in genomics, and is a Kauffman Fellow.

consuelo@endurance28.com

Abhiram Manchi· General Partner· Miami-Fort Lauderdale Areain

Abhiram Manchi is a Product Manager for Pilots at MDIA, focused on program management in deep-tech and technical domains. He began his career as an engineer developing software used in semiconductor design before moving into work spanning technology, government, and capital. He is co-author of "When the Chips Are Down," a book on semiconductor geopolitics and deep tech that has been translated into Arabic.

Adolfo Babatz

Founder associated with portfolio company CLIP.

Akwasi Apori

Founder associated with portfolio company Correlia Biosystems.

Alejandro Cantú

Founder associated with portfolio company SkyAlert.

Ana Laborde

Founder associated with portfolio company Biosolutions.

Andrea Choe

Founder associated with portfolio company Holoclara.

Carmiña De La Peña· Operations Associate· Mexicoin

Carmiña De La Peña is an Operations Associate at Endurance28 with a background in marketing and business and experience in events and business operations. She organizes events and supports the firm's CFO and Managing Partner.

Cristina Mittermeier· Influential conservation photographer, biologist, author and President of Sea Legacy· Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Cristina Mittermeier, born in Mexico City in 1966, is a conservation photographer, biologist and author who studied Biochemical Engineering in Marine Sciences at ITESM in Mexico and Fine Art Photography at the Corcoran College for the Arts in Washington, D.C. She founded the International League of Conservation Photographers in 2005 and co-founded the ocean conservation nonprofit SeaLegacy in 2014. She is described as an impact investor focused on combining financial returns with positive social and environmental outcomes.

Crystal Nyitray

Founder associated with portfolio company ENCELLIN.

Daniel Hernandez

Founder associated with portfolio company FONDA.

Daniel Levitt

Founder associated with portfolio company Bioz.

Daniela Guerra· Marketing· San Francisco, California, United Statesin

Daniela Guerra leads marketing and branding strategy at Endurance28. She holds a degree in Marketing and Communication and previously provided marketing and web-content consulting to companies in the art, hospitality, and financial services sectors, helping clients develop branding and positioning strategies.

David Arreaga

Founder associated with portfolio company Ares Materials.

Diego Libanio

Founder associated with portfolio company Mercê do Bairro.

Emiel Cockx

Founder associated with portfolio company Genvision.

Gabriel Del Río

Founder associated with portfolio company DPROTEIN.

Jaime Roblesgil

Founder associated with portfolio company FIADO.

Jared Campbell· General Partner – Climate· Park City, Utah, United Statesin

Jared Campbell is a General Partner at Endurance28 focused on climate, with over two decades of engineering experience spanning wireless datalink development, R&D including DARPA-funded initiatives, and leadership of cross-functional technical teams. He has worked on net-positive home construction techniques and materials, and founded Running Up For Air, an endurance race series supporting clean air initiatives. He is also an accomplished endurance athlete.

Jessica Chao· Venture Partner· San Francisco, California, United Statesin

Healthcare entrepreneur and investor with 15+ years of experience, serving as a venture partner at Silicon Valley Latam Capital and visiting partner at Iterative VC. She directs the UCSF Clinical Innovation Center.

Josu Gurtubay

Founder associated with portfolio company CUBBO.

Lucas Chita

Founder associated with portfolio company GIRA.

Maricel Saenz

Founder associated with portfolio company Compound Foods.

Marina Simian

Founder associated with portfolio company Oncoliq.

Martin Junck

Founder associated with portfolio company MUSA.

Nicolas Kirchuk

Founder associated with portfolio company Biomakers.

Paul Hung· Venture Partner – Life Sciences· San Francisco Bay Areain

Founder associated with portfolio company Combinati.

Paul Hung, Ph.D.

Founder associated with portfolio company Taudia.

Philip Winter

Founder associated with portfolio company Nebia.

Ricardo Weder

Founder associated with portfolio company JÜSTO.

Ritu Lal

Founder associated with portfolio company Gen1E Lifesciences.

Rob Wirszycz· Chairman, advisor and mentor for high growth businesses· London, England, United Kingdomin

Rob Wirszycz advises entrepreneurs on operations and marketing strategy. He has served as a non-executive chairman, advisor, and mentor for organizations ranging from start-ups to publicly listed companies, including fast-growth firms, turnarounds, not-for-profits, and private equity. His domain expertise spans outsourcing, managed services, software products, and consumer electronics, focused on strategy, marketing, sales, and people.

Sofia Guerra

Vasya Tremsin

Founder associated with portfolio company Torch Sensors.

Victoria Otamiri· Venture Partner – Capital Strategy & Investor Relations· Londonin

Victoria Otamiri is a commercial leader and co-founder of Savy Wellness, a UK-based supplement brand for women. She has over 15 years of experience across healthcare, life sciences, and wellness, having led commercial strategy and growth at organisations including GE Healthcare and Thomson Reuters. Her background is in biochemistry and pharmacology, and she holds an Executive MBA.

Xavier Baillères· Business operator focused on strategy and governance across diversified global multi-sector enterprises· Mexico City, Mexicoin 𝕏

Xavier Bailleres is an entrepreneur and investor with several years of experience in Latin America's startup community. He previously founded an eCommerce startup and a media-tech company, and as an angel investor built a network of angels across Mexico and an early-stage micro VC fund investing in Latin American startups. He is currently building a startup in the health and wellness space. He holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Universidad de Monterrey, completed an Angel Investor Training Program at ITAM, and earned an MBA from IE Business School in Madrid.

Garrett Dempsey· Entrepreneur in Residence· San Francisco Bay Areain

Garrett Dempsey began his career in life sciences, working in R&D at several San Diego biotech companies before earning a Ph.D. in Metabolic Biology from UC Berkeley. During his doctoral studies he wrote articles on healthspan and longevity for FoundMyFitness, supported pipeline prioritization at an early-stage startup, and developed biotech investment theses through a San Francisco life science collective. He also served as a Venture Fellow at Flagship Pioneering, contributing to the firm's venture creation process for bioplatform companies.

garrett@endurance28.com

Vartan Indjeian· CFO· Dallas, Texas, United Statesin

Vartan Indjeian is Chief Financial Officer at Ares Materials, Inc., an AI-driven materials company. He previously served as Partner and CFO at Endurance28, an early-stage venture capital firm, and began his career as an auditor at KPMG working in the private equity and venture capital industry in the United States and London. A Certified Public Accountant in Texas, he holds a Master's in Finance from London Business School and a Bachelor's in Accounting and Finance from Texas Christian University, and serves as President of the Board at Journey Forward, a Dallas-based nonprofit.

vartan@endurance28.com

What they invest in

from 20 of 54 portfolio companies

Biotech ×11Healthtech ×8Deep Tech ×6Climate Tech ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4Medical Devices ×4Consumer ×3E-commerce ×3

HQs:United States×10Mexico×5

Who they back

founder profiles across 16 portfolio companies

13%

solo founders

2 of 16 mapped founding teams

22%

repeat founders

of 27 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×22 founders×53 founders×64+ founders×3

Where their founders studiedfrom 25 founders with education data

Stanford University ×6Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×3University of Massachusetts Amherst ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 28 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×11Life Sciences ×9Business & Management ×7Medicine ×4Physics ×3Finance & Accounting ×2Mathematics & Statistics ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 27 founders with career history

Caltech ×2Cornell ×2PayPal ×2UC Berkeley ×2University of Texas at Dallas ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×5

18 founders hold a PhD · 5 hold an MBA (of 29 with degree data)

Investments · 54 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 1 2025 · 1 2019 · 1 2018 · 1 2015 · 15 dated

Ares Materialsaresmaterials.com inDec 2015

Ares Materials develops optical polymers for the display industry, using a proprietary chemistry and AI/machine learning platform to create advanced formulations.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew MaterialsDallas, US

Adrian Avendano(Chief Operations Officer)in David Arreaga(Chief Executive Officer)inHyun Joong Kim(Chief Marketing Officer)

Co-investorsL'ATTITUDE Ventures Moneta Ventures SV Latam Fund

Bioz, Inc.bioz.com in 𝕏Apr 2019

Bioz provides AI-powered widgets for suppliers that display scientific publication data to build trust and improve sales conversion.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLos Altos, US

Daniel Levitt(Executive Officer, Director)Karin Lachmi(Executive Officer, Director)Karin L.(Founder)in

Co-investors5AM Ventures Harmonix Fund Perot Jain StartX Taihill Venture

CASCADE BIOcascadebio.com inAug 2025

Cascade Bio develops enzyme immobilization technology ("Body Armor"), a silica-based coating applied to glass-bead supports that stabilizes enzymes so they last longer and tolerate harsher conditions than other cell-free solutions.

BiotechCleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew MaterialsDenver, US

James Weltz(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in Alex Rosay(Co-founder)in

BoardJared Campbell(Director)

Co-investors1Flourish Capital Amplify.LA Cool Climate Collective Range VC Spacecadet Ventures Stray Dog Capital +4 more

Clippayclip.com in 𝕏

Clip provides financial technology products and services to help businesses in Mexico access modern fintech solutions and grow their operations.

FintechRetail TechSaaSMexico City, MX

Vilash Poovala(Founder)in Adolfo Babatz(Founder)in

Co-investors500 Global Accion Canvas Ventures Capria Ventures Dalus Capital MissionOG +12 more

Combinati Incorporatedcombinati.comMay 2018

Combinati developed the QuantStudio Absolute Q Digital PCR System, which uses microfluidic array plate (MAP) technology for detection and quantification of nucleic acids, rare mutations, and genome editing events.

BiotechDeep TechHardwarePalo Alto, US

Michael Mokelke(Director)Ju-Sung (Paul) Hung(Executive Officer, Director)Charles Collins(Director)

Co-investorsBand of Angels BayMed Venture Partners IT-Farm Corporation

Compound Foodscompound-foods.com in

Compound Foods develops alternative coffee and cocoa ingredients made from upcycled, climate-resilient sources to address supply chain volatility and environmental impact of traditional coffee and cocoa production.

Climate TechFoodTech

Maricel Saenz(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmplifica Capital Collaborative Fund Female Founders Juniper Magma Partners Maple VC +8 more

Correlia Biosystemscorreliabio.com inSeedDefunct

Correlia Bio develops the PIXI platform, a benchtop automated immunoassay system that uses proprietary microfluidic gel technology to quantify proteins from samples as small as 1 uL.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US

Akwasi Apori(Founder)in Kursad Araz(CTO)in Samuel Tia(Founder)in

Co-investorsBeresford Ventures Blue Bear Ventures Cota Capital Pallasite Ventures Pangaea Ventures Us Inc.SV Latam Capital +13 more

Cubbocubbo.com in

Camita Bienestar is a Mexican direct-to-consumer brand founded in 2019 that designs and locally produces orthopedic and wellness beds for pets, along with related products like paw balms and odor removers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Michelle Reza(Founder)Armando(Co-founder)

Co-investorsBlustone Capital Community Access Fund Magma Partners Norte Ventures SV Latam Capital Miami Angels

Encellinencellin.com in 𝕏

Encellin develops next-generation therapies for patients with chronic unmet clinical needs, using technology originating from Dr.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US

Tejal Desai(Technology Expert, Founder)Ronald Martell(Strategic Advisor, Founder)inCrystal Nyitray(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inGrace Wei(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

BoardMaria del Consuelo Valverde(Director)

Co-investorsCalifornia Innovation Fund Evolution VC Partners How Women Invest ITERATIVE Metaplanet Sand Hill Angels +4 more

Equator Therapeuticsequatortherapeutics.com in

Equator Therapeutics develops first-in-class drugs targeting mitochondrial thermogenesis to treat obesity and metabolic disorders by restoring the body's natural heat production mechanism.

BiotechHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Liliya Khasin(Founder)inYuriy Kirichok(Founder)inJonah Sinick(Founder)in

Co-investorsEvolution VC Partners Sand Hill Angels SV Latam Capital Y Combinator

Finless Foodsfinlessfoods.com in

Finless Foods develops cell-cultivated seafood alternatives, starting with Pacific bluefin tuna, aimed at consumers seeking sustainable options that reduce pressure on wild fish stocks.

BiotechClimate TechFoodTech

Brandon Chen(Co-Founder & CEO)inBrian Wyrwas(Co-Founder & CSO)inMichael Selden(Co-Founder & Advisor)in

Co-investorsAt One Ventures Aurum Venture Partners Babel Ventures Blue Horizon Corporation Blue Revolution Investments G.P.Draper Associates +11 more

GEn1E Lifesciencesgen1e.com in 𝕏Seed

Gen1e builds healthcare solutions supported by a network of physicians across hospitals and medical centers.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US

Ritu Lal(Founder)inSoujanya Bhumkar(Executive Officer, Director)Clint Webb

BoardNoor Kamruddin(Director)Francois Nader(Director)Alan Levy(Director)

Co-investorsClear Ventures Y Combinator Khosla Ventures Flucas Ventures Harmonix Fund StartX +13 more

Holoclaraholoclara.com in 𝕏

Holoclara develops therapeutics derived from symbiotic intestinal organisms (helminths) that modulate inflammation, metabolism, and tissue regeneration to address chronic disease, immune-related conditions, and aging.

BiotechHealthtechLongevity

Andrea Choe(CEO / Co-Founder)in Paul W. Sternberg(Co-Founder)inFrank C. Schroeder(Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsHorizons Ventures Bold Capital Partners FREEFLOW Kairos Venture Investments, Llc SV Latam Capital

Jüstojusto.mx inAcquired

Jüsto is a fully digital supermarket in Mexico that sells groceries, including daily-fresh produce, directly to consumers online without physical stores.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerE-commerceFoodTech

Ricardo Weder(Founder)in Ricardo Martinez Finger(Founder)inAlejandro Sisniega(Founder)Ricardo Martínez(Founder)

Co-investors500 Global AgFunder Bridge Latam FEMSA Ventures Flucas Ventures HTwenty +6 more

Micro Meatmicromeat.comSeedDefunct

Micro Meat develops technological solutions to increase production capacity for cultivated meat manufacturing.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechBiotechClimate TechMonterrey, MX

Anne-Sophie Mertgen(Founder)in Vincent Pribble(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator Collaborative Fund Eight Capital

NEBIAnebia.com in 𝕏SeedAcquired

Nebia manufactures shower fixtures and accessories, including showerheads and shower arms.

CleantechClimate TechConsumerHardwareSan Francisco, US

Philip Winter(CEO)in Carlos Gomez Andonaegui(Founder)inGabriel Parisi-Amon(President)inRyan Maxwell(Business Operations Manager)

Co-investorsY Combinator Babel Ventures Day One Ventures Falkon Ventures Jaws Ventures StartX +2 more

Oncoliqoncoliq.bio in 𝕏Jul 2026

Oncoliq develops early cancer detection technology that combines molecular biology and machine learning to offer a non-toxic, non-invasive, and low-cost diagnostic approach.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtech

Marina Simianin

Co-investorsAIR Capital Draper University Ventures

Prixzprixz.com in

Prixz is an online pharmacy operating across Mexico that delivers medications, vitamins, dermocosmetics, and health products to customers nationwide.

Digital HealthE-commerceHealthtechMexico City, MX

Co-investorsSV Latam Capital Ulu Ventures

Ruta Healthrutahealth.com inSeedDefunct

Ruta Health is a digital platform that connects patients with licensed doctors to receive personalized health information asynchronously.

Enterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

CG Chen(Founder)in Geordie Graham(Founder)in Derek R. Zhang(Founder)in Alex Zvaniga(Founder)in

Co-investorsSoma Capital Y Combinator Gaingels Harvard Management Company

Taudiataudia.com in

Taudia develops ultrasensitive biomarker detection technology for neurodegenerative disease quantitation, serving researchers, biopharma teams, and clinicians through blood-based diagnostic tools.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Paul(Founder)Cindy(Co-founder)Robert(Co-founder)Hien(Co-founder)Jason(Co-founder)

Co-investorsIT-Farm Corporation Taiwan Global Angels

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Ambitious RebelsARESAUDIABIOMAKERSBIOSOLUTIONSBIOZGCLARACLIPENCCOMPOUNDCORRELIA BIODPROTEINEBIAELLINFIADOFONDAFOODSGENVISIONGIRAHEALTHCUBEHOLOIRAMICJUSTOMATERIALSMERCÊ DO BAIRROMUSAONCOLIPRIXQTSkyAlertSYSTEMSTORCH SENSORSVERDIGRISWELBEZGEN1E

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Press - Holoclara

Holoclara · holoclara.com · Aug 28, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Endurance28 made?: Endurance28 has 54 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Endurance28 invest at?: Endurance28 invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Endurance28 focus on?: Endurance28 focuses on AgTech, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Data & Infrastructure, Digital Health, Energy, Fintech, FoodTech, Future of Work, Hardware, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Medical Devices, New Materials, SaaS, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is Endurance28 located?: Endurance28 is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Who does Endurance28 co-invest with?: Endurance28 most often shares deals with SV Latam Capital, Y Combinator, Sand Hill Angels, among 80 tracked co-investors.

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