Quaker BioVentures
Seed–Late Stage
Also known as Quaker Capital Management Corp
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Healthtech ×1Medical Devices ×1Robotics ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAsensus Surgical (formerly TransEnterix) develops robotic-assisted surgical systems and augmented intelligence technology, including reusable instruments, to give surgeons real-time information during procedures.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsMorrisville, US
Anthony Fernando(Executive Officer)Todd M Pope(Executive Officer, Director)Joseph P Slattery(Executive Officer)Andrew Schiff(Director)Paul La Violette(Director)John Onopchenko(Director)
Co-investorsAisling CapitalSV Health InvestorsSV Life Sciences
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quaker BioVentures II, L.P.LPs: North Carolina Retirement Systems, New York City Police Pension Fund, Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York +1 more | 2007 | — | 2.4% | 1.12x | 1.11x |
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
- What stage does Quaker BioVentures invest at?
- Quaker BioVentures invests at the Seed, Late Stage stages.
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