Northpond Ventures
Venture capitalWashington · Seed–Series A · 16 people tracked
Investment thesis
Embeds multi‑year research programs at top institutions, co‑runs labs and project selection, then converts academic IP into startups through negotiation, incorporation and syndication; focuses on tools, platforms and biomanufacturing.
Team · 16 people
from the firm's website
Sharon Kedar is a human-health optimist with 15 years of public-markets experience, an ex‑CFO who helped grow Sands Capital from $1.5B to $50B, plus author, podcast host, and academic partnership builder.
Physician‑surgeon and NIH-funded scientist whose unusually deep clinical and bioengineering expertise underpinned rise from a small parental loan to a multi‑billion‑dollar platform; champions the 3 P's—Prepared, Passionate, Personable—and compassion-driven approach.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Northpond Ventures invest at?
- Northpond Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Northpond Ventures's typical check size?
- Northpond Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What sectors does Northpond Ventures focus on?
- Northpond Ventures focuses on Biotech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- Where is Northpond Ventures located?
- Northpond Ventures is headquartered in Washington, US.
- Does Northpond Ventures lead rounds?
- Northpond Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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