Incubic Management LLC
Angel networkLos Altos Hills · Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Incubic positions its principals as value-added angel investors who invest, mentor, and coach entrepreneurs, preferring early-stage involvement but also participating in later rounds. The firm emphasizes putting the success of the business ahead of self-interest and building trusting, professional relationships between management and investors. It advocates a pragmatic entrepreneurship philosophy: rather than chasing a 'hot idea,' founders should start in a niche that leverages their professional expertise to reduce market risk, keep capital needs modest, and grow efficiently. The principals also serve as strategic advisors, executive coaches, and board members to established companies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 5 of 24 portfolio companiesHardware ×3Consumer ×2Healthtech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Biotech ×1Direct to Consumer ×1Media & Entertainment ×1Medical Devices ×1
HQs:United States×5
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathIridex makes laser systems, EndoProbe handpieces, and vitreoretinal surgical consumables used for precision eye surgery in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesMountain View, US
Patrick Mercer(Chief Executive Officer)inRomeo Dizon(Executive Officer)
BoardYu-Hao Chen(Director)Scott Shuda(Director)William Moore(Director)Beverly Huss(Director)
Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)
BiotechBoulder, US
Christopher Myatt(Chief Executive Officer and Director)Michael Lochhead(EVP/CTO)
BoardRobert Silverman(Director)Milton Chang(Director)in
ThinGap designs and manufactures high-performance electric motors, including zero-cogging brushless motor assemblies used in reaction wheel assemblies, propulsion systems, generators, pumps, and haptic feedback applications.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareSpace TechCamarillo, US
John Baumann(Executive Officer)Alex Fang(Director)John Bowers(Director)Jon Geske(Director)Tara Holbrook(Director)Chuck Bischof(Director)
Tria develops handheld laser devices for at-home hair removal and skincare, using laser technology similar to that used in professional clinics.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessDublin, US
TOBIN C. ISLAND(Executive Officer)inKEVIN J. APPELBAUM(Executive Officer, Director)inDEREK YUNG(Executive Officer)inDANIKA HARRISON(Executive Officer)inJIYOUNG CHOI(Executive Officer)CHARLES BRACHER(Director)in
Co-investorsAisling CapitalBay City Capital
YesVideo is a media digitization service that converts old videotapes, film reels, photos, slides, and memory cards into digital formats, DVDs, and USB, with orders processed by technicians in the United States.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSanta Clara, US
Sai-Wai Fu(Founder)in
BoardPeter Mok(Director)Andy Choi(Director)Michael Chang(Executive Officer, Director)Brian Knapp(Director)
Co-investorsXG Ventures
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AurrionCyberOpticsEuphonicsGrandisGreystripeLaser Power OpticsLIGHTCONNECTLightwave ElectronicLightwave ElectronicsNellixNellix EndovascularNew FocusNewportPrecision PhotonicsProtein Fluidics Inc.QuestekRochester PhotonicsUltracell CorporationUniphase
Exits · 4
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioIridex CorporationNASDAQ: IRIXLIGHTCONNECTacq. by NeoPhotonics CorporationLightwave Electronicsacq. by JdsuNellix Endovascularacq. by Trivascular
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesIridex Corporation · investing.com · Mar 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Incubic Management LLC made?
- Incubic Management LLC has 24 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Incubic Management LLC invest at?
- Incubic Management LLC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Incubic Management LLC's typical check size?
- Incubic Management LLC typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What sectors does Incubic Management LLC focus on?
- Incubic Management LLC focuses on Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Medical Devices, Robotics, SaaS, Semiconductors.
- Where is Incubic Management LLC located?
- Incubic Management LLC is headquartered in Los Altos Hills, US.
- Who does Incubic Management LLC co-invest with?
- Incubic Management LLC most often shares deals with Aisling Capital, Bay City Capital, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), among 4 tracked co-investors.
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