The Illumina Ventures Mafia
6 people came through Illumina Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies.
David R. WaltAdvisorFounded Sherlock Biosciences +4Lisa AldersonEntrepreneur in ResidenceFounded Clarified Precision Medicine +1Nick NaclerioFounding PartnerFounded QuanterixBill WelchVenture PartnerFounded TrovageneDavid JohnsonEntrepreneur In ResidenceFounded GigaGenJerry SteinerAdvisor for Ag planetary health startupsFounded CoverCress
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Illumina Ventures mafia?
- The Illumina Ventures mafia is the network of 6 people who came through Illumina Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies, including Sherlock Biosciences, Clarified Precision Medicine, Quanterix, Trovagene, GigaGen.
- Who is in the Illumina Ventures mafia?
- Notable members include David R. Walt (Sherlock Biosciences), Lisa Alderson (Clarified Precision Medicine), Nick Naclerio (Quanterix), Bill Welch (Trovagene), David Johnson (GigaGen), Jerry Steiner (CoverCress).
- What companies did Illumina Ventures alumni found?
- Companies founded by Illumina Ventures alumni include Sherlock Biosciences, Clarified Precision Medicine, Quanterix, Trovagene, GigaGen, CoverCress.





