Vital Venture Capital
Venture capitalWashington Β· Series AβGrowth Β· 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Vital Venture Capital pursues a patient, value-oriented investment strategy, prioritizing companies led by founders who are honest, forthright, and operationally disciplined. The firm favors visionary leaders motivated by long-term exit value rather than high salaries, and it seeks to foster positive, innovative, and results-driven environments within its portfolio companies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 5 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 4 of 18 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ2Biotech Γ2Deep Tech Γ2Healthtech Γ2Cybersecurity Γ1Defense Tech Γ1EdTech Γ1Semiconductors Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ5
Investments Β· 18 tracked
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Ginkgo Bioworks develops autonomous laboratory systems that automate manual benchwork in biotechnology R&D, enabling scientists to conduct experiments through natural language requests rather than manual lab work.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechBoston, US
Jason Kelly(Founder)inAustin Che(Founder)inTom Knight(Founder)inBarry Canton(Founder)inReshma Shetty(Founder)in
BoardReshma Sohoni
Twist Bioscience develops a silicon-based synthetic DNA manufacturing platform that produces high-quality DNA, genes, and NGS reagents for customers in medicine, agriculture, and industrial chemicals.
BiotechDeep TechSemiconductorsSouth San Francisco, US
Emily Marine Leproust(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)William Charles Banyai(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Bill James Peck(Executive Officer, Promoter)Rob Chess(Director)
BoardKeith Crandell(Director)Paul Conley(Director)
Circadence develops gamified, cloud-based cybersecurity training and awareness platforms for individuals, teams, and government agencies.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense TechEdTech
Michael J. Moniz(Co-founder, President, and CEO)Christopher T. Blisard(Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer)
San Ramon, US
Samir Shah(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Amit Sheth(Director)Anik Bose(Director)Paresh Zaveri(Director)Nirav Shah(Executive Officer)Gregory J. Corona(Director)
HealthtechChandler, US
Caren Masen(Director)David Smith(Executive Officer)Bill Colston(Executive Officer, Director)Carolyn Compton(Director)Paul Conley(Director)
BoardCraig Asher(Director)
Mclean, US
Charles Beeler(Director)Christopher B. Key(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Benito A. Cianciaruso, Jr.(Executive Officer, Promoter)Jay Leek(Director)
BoardMatt Bigge(Director)
Exits Β· 2
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioGinkgo BioworksNYSE: DNATwist BioscienceNASDAQ: TWST
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesTwist Bioscience Β· biospace.com Β· Jul 16, 2026
Ginkgo Bioworks Β· kavout.com Β· Jun 21, 2026
Circadence Β· fintech.global Β· Mar 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Vital Venture Capital invest at?
- Vital Venture Capital invests at the Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is Vital Venture Capital's typical check size?
- Vital Venture Capital typically writes checks of $1M β $3M.
- What sectors does Vital Venture Capital focus on?
- Vital Venture Capital focuses on Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Medical Devices, SaaS.
- Where is Vital Venture Capital located?
- Vital Venture Capital is headquartered in Washington, US.
- Does Vital Venture Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Vital Venture Capital leads investment rounds.
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