Juniper
Venture capitalClarksville · Pre-Seed–Seed · 4 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Juniper invests in the bioindustrial sector, backing non-pharma biotech companies building new categories in biology. The firm's writing emphasizes category creation as a driver of outsized fund returns, the intersection of AI and bioindustrial applications, protein sequencing platforms, the methane economy, and biotech applications in space. Juniper takes a deliberate approach to bioethics in non-pharma biotech and highlights alternative, non-dilutive funding models for science-based ventures. It also focuses on U.S. bioindustrial competitiveness and sovereignty.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 69 of 84 portfolio companiesBiotech ×38Cleantech ×26Deep Tech ×26Climate Tech ×22New Materials ×22AI & Machine Learning ×15Hardware ×14Advanced Manufacturing ×13
HQs:United States×35France×4United Kingdom×3Canada×2Germany×2Estonia×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 47 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×212 founders×163 founders×84+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 57 founders with education data
University of California, Berkeley ×7École Polytechnique ×3Imperial College London ×3The Ohio State University ×3University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business ×3Caltech ×2Columbia University ×2Cornell ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 57 founders with career history
Berkeley Lab ×4Unreasonable ×3Avalanche Energy Designs ×2Caltech ×2Cambrium ×2Extantia ×2Harvard Medical School ×2LS9, Inc. ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
24 founders hold a PhD · 12 hold an MBA (of 56 with degree data)
Investments · 84 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12022 · 42021 · 27 dated
Alta Resource Technologies develops engineered protein-based mineral separation technology to extract rare earth elements and critical minerals from mined ores, electronic waste, and processing byproducts.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyNew Materials
Nathan Ratledge, PhD(CEO)Matthew Lipscomb, PhD(CSO/President)
Co-investorsBaruch Future VenturesAtreides ManagementDCVC (Data Collective)In-Q-TelOrion Resource PartnersValor Equity Partners+8 more
Cohere Technologies develops software for mobile and wireless networks, including its Universal Spectrum Multiplier (USM) for 4G and 5G and Pulsone technology based on the Zak-OTFS waveform, aimed at Mobile Network Operators.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSanta Clara, US
Shlomo Rakib(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardRon Bernal(Director)inKrishna Kolluri(Director)Chris Schaepe(Director)
Co-investorsLightspeed Venture PartnersBell VenturesIntel CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Telstra VenturesTitanium Ventures+1 more
Cohere Technologies develops Universal Spectrum Multiplier (USM) software that improves 4G, 5G, and Multi-G mobile networks across FDD and TDD spectrum bands, along with Pulsone technology based on the Zak-OTFS waveform for integrated sensing and communication and non-terrestrial networks.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSan Jose, US
Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Bell VenturesIntel CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersTelstra VenturesKoch Disruptive Technologies
Boulder, US
Matt Lipscomb(Executive Officer, Director)Nathan Ratledge(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBradley Sheftel(Director)Stephen Rodriguez(Director)inLeo Banchick(Director)Tom Baruch(Director)in
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersBuilders FundDCVC (Data Collective)General Mediterranean HoldingsGranite HillKinetic Ventures, L.L.C.+5 more
Anthology develops designer and hybrid genomes by decoding genomic "language" to engineer microbes that convert feedstocks such as sugars, plastics, and agricultural waste into products like chemicals, materials, and food ingredients.
BiotechFoodTechNew Materials
Dr. Tzu-Chieh 'Zijay' Tang(CTO & Co-Founder)
Co-investorsThe E14 FundThe Engine Ventures
Aralez Bio produces noncanonical amino acids using biocatalysis, including compounds that add rigidity to peptide backbones and increase enzyme resistance.
BiotechCleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew MaterialsBerkeley, US
Tina Boville(Co-founder & CEO)inDavid Romney(Co-founder)inFrances Arnold(Co-founder / Scientific Founder)
Co-investorsAstiaFifty YearsFREEFLOWGood Growth CapitalISVPaladin Capital Group+1 more
Atomo produces a beanless coffee alternative made from farm-grown plants like date pits, carob, and sunflower seeds, blended with traditional coffee.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessCoachella Valley, US
Andrew Kleitsch(Executive Officer, Director)Jarret Stopforth(Director)Sean Vegeler(Executive Officer)in
BoardJordan Schenk(Director)Chuck Templeton(Director)inIvan Lee(Director)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersBlue Horizon CorporationHorizons VenturesReshapeRSE VenturesS2G Investments+1 more
Avalanche Energy develops compact fusion technology to generate high-energy neutrons for materials testing, radioisotope production, and advanced nuclear battery systems serving defense, space, and commercial power applications.
Deep TechDefense TechEnergyRichland, US
Robin Langtry(Co-Founder, CEO)inBrian Riordan(Co-Founder, COO)in
Co-investorsCongruent VenturesFounders FundLowercarbon CapitalRA CapitalToyota VenturesAzolla Ventures+2 more
Beyond Aero develops electric business aircraft using hydrogen propulsion, designed to achieve range exceeding 800 nautical miles for aviation markets.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechHardwareSpace TechToulouse, FR
Hugo Tarlé(Founder)inHugo Tarle(Executive Officer, Director)inValentin Chomel(Executive Officer, Director)inEloa Guillotin(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJon Dishotsky(Director)in
Co-investors7percent VenturesDaft CapitalFemale FoundersGiant Ventures Global LlpKima VenturesTeampact.ventures+4 more
Biosphere develops bioreactors and biomanufacturing systems to modernize industrial production of chemicals, materials, foods, and pharmaceuticals using engineered biology and clean energy.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechCleantechHardware
Brian HeligmaninArye Lipmanin
Co-investorsGS FuturesFounders FundVXI CapitalLOWERCARBONLowercarbon Capital
Black Sheep Foods develops protein substrates and ingredients for hybrid and plant-based food products, sold to food manufacturers, meat processors, retailers, and plant-based brands as private-label and white-label solutions.
AgTechFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Sunny Kumar(Executive Officer, Director)Ismael Montanez(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRobert Leclerc(Director)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersPortfoliaSiddhi CapitalSprint VcUnovis Asset ManagementAgFunder+1 more
Cache develops a platform for reliable long-term storage and access of biomolecules to support precision medicine and fundamental research.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtech
Co-investorsFifty YearsHAWKTAILLifeX VenturesTrousdale VenturesValkyrie
California Cultured uses plant cell culture technology to produce cocoa and chocolate without traditional farming, aiming to address sustainability and ethical concerns in cocoa supply.
AgTechBiotechClimate TechFoodTech
Alan Perlstein(CEO)inHarrison Yoon(Co-Founder)inDebbie Neumann(COO)inSteven Stearns(Head of Strategy)in
Co-investorsAble PartnersAgronomicsBlue Horizon CorporationStray Dog CapitalSustainable Food Ventures
Plant cell culture company producing cultivated cocoa and coffee without traditional crops.
BiotechWest Sacramento, US
Alan Perlstein(Executive Officer, Director)Debbie Neumann(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsAgronomics
Cambium builds infrastructure and technology to connect buyers with sustainable wood materials and products.
B2B MarketplacesClimate TechLogistics & Supply ChainNew MaterialsCalifornia, US
Theo Hooker(Executive Officer, Director)inMarisa Repka(Executive Officer, Director)inBen Christensen(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAvesta FundBlue Ivy VenturesConnecticut InnovationsCrosscut VenturesMaC Venture CapitalTunitas Ventures+3 more
Cambrium designs novel molecules and materials by combining AI with bioscience disciplines such as molecular biology, protein engineering, and material science.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechNew Materials
Mitchell Duffy(CEO)inCharlie Cotton, PhD(Founder)in
Co-investorsDG Daiwa VenturesEarth Venture CapitalGradient VenturesSBI Ventures Europe GmbHTranspose Platform ManagementHOF Capital+2 more
Circe develops a biotechnology platform that uses advanced gas transformation to produce carbon-negative molecules at scale for manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechCleantechClimate TechBoston, US
Shannon Nangle(Founder)in
Co-investorsBee PartnersElementum VenturesExceptional VenturesSilicon ValleyUndeterred Capital
Capital Factory is an investment and advisory network that connects ambitious founders and operators with investors, advisors, and resources to support early-stage companies addressing significant challenges.
Deep TechSector AgnosticAustin, US
Ben Lamm(Founder)inBrian Beard(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardTom Chi(Director)
Co-investorsAt One VenturesBold Capital PartnersBOLD LongevityBreyer CapitalCarnrite VenturesDraper Associates+9 more
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 CapitalCollaborative FundFemale FoundersMagma PartnersMaple VCOne Way Ventures+7 more
Concert Bio uses DNA sequencing and a microbiome database to identify pathogens and beneficial microbes, then supplies beneficial microbes to hydroponic greenhouse growers to improve crop growth, quality, and yield.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotech
Paul Rutten(Founder)in
Co-investorsClear Current CapitalConduit ConnectWaterpoint LaneNucleus Capital
Copernic develops catalysts for zero-carbon ammonia and e-fuels that are cost-competitive and compatible with existing industrial infrastructure.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyCambridge, US
Aruna Ramkrishnan(Founder)inJacob Ebenstein Grose(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardLindy Fishburne(Director)inMichael Kearney(Director)inMichael LoCascio(Director)
Co-investorsBreakout VenturesFuture VenturesInnospark VenturesNew Climate VenturesThe Engine Ventures
Daanaa develops a power transfer unit (PTU) that integrates more than ten power-conversion functions into a single component at the battery-cell level, offered as a programmable battery platform and for vehicle-integrated photovoltaics.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationSemiconductorsVancouver, CA
Udi Daon(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsForesightTitletownTechType One VenturesVoLo Earth VenturesWUTIF Capital
dClimate operates a decentralized platform where businesses, governments, researchers, and policymakers can access, contribute, and monetize verified climate data such as historical weather, climate models, and data on perils like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires.
Climate TechCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureNew York, US
Osho Jha(Founder)inTodd Olson(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsCarnrite VenturesCoinFundGiant Ventures Global LlpMulticoin CapitalOpen Field Capital
Dotomics builds foundation models for biology using AI and machine learning.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechParis, FR
Co-investorsKima Ventures
Dryad develops forest fire detection solutions using IoT and sensor technology to provide early warning systems for wildfire prevention.
AgTechClimate TechDeep TechHardwareIoT
BoardRené Wienholtz(Chairman)
Co-investorsBrandenburg KapitalData TechFirst Imagine!Toba Capital
Co-investorsCapital Nature Ltd.
Erg Bio converts waste biomass into fermentable sugars and intermediates for synthetic aviation fuels and chemicals, using an advanced solvent process and a proprietary yeast that produces enzymes and ferments sugars.
BiotechCleantechEnergyDublin, US
Vineet Rajgarhia(Co-founder & CEO)inBlake Simmons(Co-founder & CTO)inMichael Rabson(Co-founder & Strategic Advisor)in
Co-investorsAzolla VenturesFREEFLOWLichen VenturesChevron Technology Ventures
Evoloh operates high-throughput factories that manufacture electrolyzer stacks, sold as its Nautilus stack module to EPCs and project developers building hydrogen plants.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergy
Jimmy Rojas(Founder)
Co-investorsBaruch Future VenturesSafar PartnersThe Engine VenturesThird Sphere
Evolv Life develops orally-delivered biomimetic peptides that activate the body's own GLP-1 and GIP pathways to support appetite control, weight loss, and metabolic health without prescriptions or stimulants.
BiotechDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsAnthropy PartnersJAZZ Venture PartnersSpacecadet Ventures
Gelatex Technologies develops nanofiber production technology for use in food production, medical applications, and sustainable materials.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechCleantechClimate TechHealthtechNew MaterialsTallinn, EE
Mari-Ann Meigo Fonseca(Founder)in
Co-investorsChange VenturesTechstarsSuperAngelY Combinator
General Sense develops detection technology that augments trained detection animals, aiming to identify molecular threats such as narcotics, crop diseases, human diseases, and bioweapons.
BiotechDeep TechDefense TechHardware
Co-investorsBreakout VenturesDraper Associates
Genyro develops a DNA writing and assembly platform based on its Sidewinder technology and "page-number" barcode logic, which directs precise joining of DNA fragments to build genomes and constructs from any designed sequence.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Adrian Woolfson(Co-founder, President & CEO)Kaihang Wang(Co-founder & Chief Scientific Advisor)Brian Hie(Co-founder)Noah Robinson(Co-founder & CTO)in
HILOS develops digital design and manufacturing tools for footwear brands and designers, serving major fashion companies and independent creators.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechDeveloper ToolsHardwarePortland, US
Elias Stahl(Founder)in
Co-investorsFamily Angel Management FundPortland Seed FundTechstarsXRC
Hoxton Farms grows cultivated fat, a biomanufactured ingredient for food companies to use in plant-based and alternative meat products.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechFoodTechLondon, GB
Vítor Espírito Santo(Chief Scientific Officer)in
Co-investorsBackedCollaborative FundEarth Venture CapitalFine Structures VenturesForm VenturesGlobal Brain+4 more
Buzzsprout is a podcast hosting and publishing platform that enables creators to upload, distribute, and monetize audio and video content across major podcast directories.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsAVPNExcelestar VenturesHealth2047Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED)
Impossible Metals builds underwater robotic vehicles to collect critical metals from the seabed for clean energy applications, with a focus on sustainable and environmentally responsible extraction practices.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsRoboticsLos Angeles, US
Oliver Gunasekara(CEO / Co-Founder)inJason Gillham(Founder)inRenee Grogan(Founder)in
Co-investorsfutureland venturesY CombinatorZillionizeStarlight Ventures
iMicrobes uses synthetic biology to develop cost-effective sustainable materials and replace conventional manufacturing processes.
BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechHealthtechNew MaterialsSan Francisco, US
Derek Greenfield(Founder/CEO)inLiz Clarke(Founder/CTO)inNoah Helman(Founder/CSO)in
Co-investorsFirst Bight VenturesY CombinatorUniversal Materials Incubator
Co-investors7percent VenturesActuate VenturesAuxxoDiaspora VenturesDVx VenturesE2MC Ventures+3 more
Intramotev develops battery-electric retrofit technology for rail transportation, converting traditional railcars into independently-moving, self-propelled vehicles that reduce operational costs and emissions.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationSt. Louis, US
Timothy Luchini(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inAlex Peiffer(Founder)inCorey Vasel(Executive Officer, Promoter)
BoardPalmer Anna(Director)Aubrie Pagano(Director)in
Co-investorsAdvantage Capital PartnersAera VCAlpaca VCCantos VenturesCorigin VenturesDecisive Point+5 more
Izote is a fermentation technology company developing an anaerobic process for industrial biomanufacturing.
BiotechDeep TechNew Materials
Co-investorsBee PartnersFREEFLOWFTW VenturesRedstick VenturesCourtyard VenturesEmbark Ventures+1 more
Living Carbon develops precision-bred tree varieties and reforestation techniques to convert marginal land into carbon-sequestering ecosystems.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechBiotechClimate TechSan Francisco, US
Maddie Hall(Founder)in
Co-investorsCongruent VenturesDarco CapitalFloodgateHomebrewLOWERCARBONLowercarbon Capital+8 more
Living Models builds foundation models for biology, working at the intersection of AI and life sciences.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechParis, FR
Co-investorsArtesian
Magrathea develops a new electrolytic process to produce magnesium metal from seawater and brines, aiming to establish American and Western supply of this defense-critical material currently dominated by China.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDefense TechNew MaterialsArkansas, US
Alexander Grant(CEO)
Co-investorsAvilaCompoundHyperguapNecessary VenturesVoLo Earth VenturesCapricorn Investment Group+3 more
Mars Materials develops technology to produce carbon-negative acrylonitrile, using captured CO2 to make chemical products that act as carbon sinks.
CleantechClimate TechNew Materials
Aaron Fitzgerald(CEO)Kristian Gubsch
Co-investorsHouston Angel Network
Matereal develops customizable material formulations built on modular chemistry blocks, allowing customers to tailor properties like elasticity, strength, and abrasion resistance for their specific products and manufacturing processes.
Deep TechNew Materials
Co-investorsAlante CapitalBetter Ventures Central Llc
Materia Bioworks develops MAPS, an AI-powered platform for accelerating product development using bio-based and biodegradable materials.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechNew MaterialsToronto, CA
MeliBio is a California-based biotech company that develops plant-based honey alternatives using proprietary plant-science technology to replace commercial honeybees, addressing food security and supply chain challenges while supporting native pollinator biodiversity.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Darko Mandich(Co-Founder & CEO)Dr. Aaron Schaller(Co-Founder & CTO)
Co-investorsBig Idea VenturesCollaborative FundJoyance PartnersSustainable Food VenturesSiddhi Capital
microTERRA develops functional food ingredients derived from Lemna (duckweed) that improve flavor and texture, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional ingredient sources.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechNew Materials
Co-investorsAmplifica CapitalCavallo VenturesGLOCAL Latam
Modern Synthesis is a biotechnology company that grows microbially-derived biomaterials from bacterial nanocellulose to replace animal leather and plastic-based synthetic textiles.
BiotechCircular EconomyNew MaterialsLondon, GB
Jen Keane(Co-founder & CEO)inBen Reeve(Co-founder & CTO)inLouis Graham(Founder)in
Co-investorsArtesianExtantia CapitalAcequia Capital (AceCap)AgFunderCollaborative FundIMO Ventures+3 more
Co-investorsOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)
GigaCrop develops agricultural biotechnology to improve photosynthesis in crop plants through enzyme engineering, enabling more sustainable and efficient food and materials production.
AgTechBiotechDeep Tech
Chris Eiben(Founder, CEO)in
Photon Marine develops electric propulsion systems and fleet management software for marine vessels, enabling zero-emission operations with extended runtime and reduced operational costs.
CleantechEnergyHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationPortland, US
MARCELINO J. ALVAREZ(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsElevate CapitalOne Planet GroupPortland Seed FundRoadster CapitalVamosVentures
Personal site of Trương Vĩnh Phúc (Phuc Vinh Truong), publishing essays and books on his "Information Force Theory," covering physics, mathematics, AI safety, and philosophy.
AI & Machine LearningMedia & Entertainment
Trương Vĩnh Phúc(Founder)
Co-investorsAiSprouts VCThird Sphere
Piersica develops solid-state lithium battery technology, including a fiber-based 3D lithium-metal anode and a proprietary lithium-conductive solid polymer electrolyte separator, aiming for ultra-high energy density cells (targeting 600 Wh/kg).
CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsTallahassee, US
Joseph B. Schlenoff(Founder)Amir Rmaile(Founder)inDr. Claudiu Bucur(Founder)
Co-investorsSeraph Group
Pow.Bio develops a high-efficiency continuous fermentation platform for biomanufacturing that enables production of biotech products at lower cost and faster timelines.
BiotechDeep Tech
Shannon Hall(CEO)inOuwei Wang(CTO)in
Co-investorsBetter Ventures Central LlcHitachi VenturesiSelect FundVectors AngelBee PartnersBetter Ventures+4 more
PrismBio develops biotech-derived colorants grown through fermentation of photosynthetic bacteria for use in food, beverages, and consumer products.
BiotechCleantechFoodTechNew MaterialsDavis, US
BoardJustin Siegel(Director, Innovation Institute for Food and Health, UCD Associate Professor of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine)inJ. Clark Lagarias(Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry Emeritus UCD)in
Co-investorsBaruch Future Ventures
Physics-based battery for large-scale energy storage.
Daniel L.(Founder)in
Co-investorsAtas VCQubits VenturesVoLo Earth Ventures
Reimagining how we source, produce and experience food
Dylan Nugent(Founder)in
Co-investorsNext VenturesSustainable Food VenturesOverwater Ventures Llc
Quorum Bio develops genetic engineering tools for precision fermentation, enabling the production of complex natural products using engineered non-model microbes.
AgTechBiotechFoodTech
Sudharsan Dwarknath, Ph.D(Co-Founder & CEO)Yasuo Yoshikuni, Ph.D(Co-Founder & Advisor)Sudharsan Dwaraknath(Founder)in
Co-investorsAg Ventures AllianceFTW VenturesOverwater Ventures LlcChemistryCraft VenturesPace Capital
Remora Carbon provides strategic advisory services to transportation, logistics, infrastructure, and geospatial sectors, with focus on transformational technologies.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainDetroit, US
Paul Gross(Founder and CEO)inDean Wise(Founder)
Co-investorsLOWERCARBONLowercarbon CapitalUnion Square Ventures (USV)Valor Equity PartnersWayfinder VenturesY Combinator+3 more
Renaissance Fusion develops fusion energy technology in Grenoble, France, focusing on high-temperature superconductors and liquid metal technologies to create clean, abundant energy.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyGrenoble, FR
Francesco Volpe(Co-founder)inMartin Kupp(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsLowercarbon CapitalBpifranceExcellis HoldingHCVCLOWERCARBONPositron Ventures+2 more
Rubi develops biotechnology solutions for sustainable manufacturing in the fashion and textiles industry.
BiotechCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsSan Francisco, US
Neeka Mashouf(Co-founder)inLeila Mashouf(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAP VenturesClimacticCollaborative FundDarco CapitalNecessary Ventures
ScienceMachine provides automated quality control for clinical and scientific study documentation, checking reports against protocols and source data to identify missing files and data discrepancies.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaS
Benjamin Tenmann(Founder)in
Co-investorsRevent
SciRouter Vet is an AI-powered workspace focused on canine cancer, providing pet owners with educational answers backed by sources, clinical-trial alerts, journaling, and vet-sharing tools, and giving veterinarians handouts, a comparative oncology atlas, and case second-opinions.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital Health
Maria Soloveychik(Founder)in
Simplify manufactures fabric and soft goods using proprietary bio-based materials and additive manufacturing techniques that eliminate traditional spinning, weaving, cutting, and sewing processes.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsNew York City, US
Maria Intscher-Owrang(Founder & CEO)inPhilip Cohen(Founder)in
Co-investorsAt One VenturesHG VenturesJetstreamTechFoundersTechstarsThe W Fund+5 more
Tabulous is an AI-powered experimental data platform for biotech companies that replaces legacy electronic lab notebooks and laboratory information management systems.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechSaaSBerkeley, US
Zachary Russ(Founder)in
Co-investorsBee PartnersJuniper Capital
Tandem Repeat develops Squitex, a biobased fiber material derived from squid ring teeth protein using genetic sequencing tools, intended as an alternative to petroleum-based fibers for the textile industry.
BiotechCircular EconomyClimate TechNew MaterialsPhiladelphia, US
Melik Demirel(Founder)inGozde Hatice Senel-Ayaz(Executive Officer, Director)
Transaera develops heat pump systems and Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS) that use novel materials to dehumidify, cool, and heat air for commercial buildings.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareSomerville, US
Sorin Grama(Co-founder)inMircea Dinca(Co-Founder & CS)in
BoardAshwin Shashindranath(Director)inMatthew Cohen(Director)inMitch Tyson(Director)inRoss Bonner(Co-founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsClean Energy VentureClean Energy VenturesEnergy Impact PartnersMassMutual VenturesMassVentures
Transition Metal Solutions applies microbial and biochemical methods to enhance copper extraction from low-grade ores, enabling more efficient recovery with reduced environmental impact for mining operations.
BiotechCleantechNew Materials
Co-investorsNew Climate Ventures
Trilobio builds lab automation systems designed for biologists to conduct experiments reliably and accessibly.
BiotechDeep TechHardwareRobotics
Roya Amini-Naieni(Founder)in
Co-investorsArgon Ventures
Transforming the food system using seaweed, a highly sustainable protein source.
Albany, US
Beth Zotter(Executive Officer, Director)inAmanda Stiles(Director)in
Co-investorsClear Current CapitalISVSustainable Food VenturesAgFunder
Unicorn Biotechnologies builds general-purpose cell culture robots that automate and standardize cell culture workflows, aimed at helping teams scale processes from R&D through pilot and commercial manufacturing.
BiotechHardwareRoboticsLondon, GB
Jack Reid(President)inAdam Glen(CEO)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstUnruly Capital
ValleyDAO provides funding and community support to research scientists and entrepreneurs developing unconventional biotech projects, offering grants up to $250k with rapid turnaround and access to a network of investors and thought leaders.
BiotechClimate TechCrypto & Web3Deep Tech
Verne develops cryo-compressed hydrogen storage and densification equipment for low-cost hydrogen distribution to industrial users, heavy-duty vehicles, and off-road equipment.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareSan Francisco, US
Bav Roy(Co-founder & COO)in
Co-investorsCollaborative FundNewLabUnited Airlines Ventures Sustainable FlightGutbrain VenturesTrucks VC
Wild Microbes uses synthetic biology to engineer microbes sourced from diverse wild biomes into production hosts for biomanufacturing high-performance ingredients.
BiotechDeep TechNew Materials
Timothy Wannier(Founder)in
Co-investorsAgronomicsCoalitionFREEFLOWSiddhi CapitalFall Line Capital
Zero Acre Farms produces cooking oils optimized for chefs and restaurants, using organic fera fruit oil as an alternative to seed oils with superior heat stability, cleaner taste, and healthier fat profiles.
AgTechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodSan Francisco, US
Jeff Nobbs(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsCollaborative FundCornucopian Capital ManagementDesigner FundFifty YearsHabitat PartnersHyperguap+8 more
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latest coverage across their companies
Anthology · valueaddvc.com · Sep 7, 2026

Concert · playbill.com · Sep 3, 2026
Colossal Biosciences · techfundingnews.com · Aug 21, 2026
Biosphere · greatbritishlife.co.uk · Aug 14, 2026

Zero Acre Farms · zeroacre.com · Aug 14, 2026
Alta · finsmes.com · Aug 12, 2026

Quorum Bio · zeebiz.com · Jul 16, 2026

Cambium · techcrunch.com · Jul 8, 2026
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 2
as of Dec 2024| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniperus Insurance Opportunity Fund LimitedLPs: Florida State Board of Administration | 2018 | — | 6.6% | 1.26x | — |
| Juniperus Insurance Opp. Fund Ltd.LPs: Florida State Board of Administration | 2012 | — | 3.0% | — | — |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Juniper made?
- Juniper has 82 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Juniper invest at?
- Juniper invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Juniper's typical check size?
- Juniper typically writes checks of $100K – $1.5M.
- What sectors does Juniper focus on?
- Juniper focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, New Materials.
- Where is Juniper located?
- Juniper is headquartered in Clarksville, US.
- Does Juniper lead rounds?
- Yes, Juniper leads investment rounds.
- Who does Juniper co-invest with?
- Juniper most often shares deals with Collaborative Fund, Sustainable Food Ventures, Y Combinator, among 211 tracked co-investors.
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