Frances H. Arnold
InvestorVenture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Los Angeles, California
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Frances H. Arnold is the Linus Pauling Professor of Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering and Biochemistry at the California Institute of Technology, with expertise in protein engineering, synthetic biology, and biocatalysis. She holds a BS from Princeton University and a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, where she also completed a postdoctoral fellowship. Her recognitions include the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.
Invests in
Biotech
Experience
- Alphabet Inc.Directorcurrent2019 — present
- California Institute of TechnologyLinus Pauling Professorcurrent2017 — present
- IlluminaDirectorcurrent2016 — present
- ProviviCo-founder, Director and Science Advisorcurrent2013 — presentSanta Monica CA
- GenomaticaScience Advisor2013 — 2015San Diego County, California, United States
- JBEITechnical Advisory Board2008 — 2013JBEI
- Mascoma, IncScience Advisor2007 — 2013
- ArzedaScience Advisor2009 — 2012
- Gevo, IncCo-Founder, Director, Science Advisor2005 — 2011
- CodexisAdvisor2007 — 2009
- Amyris BiotechnologiesScience Advisor2005 — 2009
- MaxygenScience Advisor1997 — 2002
Education
- University of California, BerkeleyPhD, Chemical Engineering1981 — 1985
- Princeton UniversityBSE, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering1975 — 1979
- Caltech
Skills & more
Science56Biofuels52Biochemistry78Molecular Biology66Protein Chemistry39Technology Transfer35Lifesciences22R&D24Chemistry23Microbiology15Genomics19Cell Culture16
+12 more
BioinformaticsGeneticsCell BiologyMicroscopyNanotechnologyOrganic ChemistryDrug DiscoveryCommercializationBiotechnologyProtein EngineeringPurificationCellFrom Frances's professional profile.
Investments
Board seats
AlphabetGenerate BiomedicinesIlluminaNational ResilienceProvivi
Investor
AralezGevoProvivi
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Adam Riess
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Alan Ashworth
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Christine E. 'Kricket' Seidman
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Dan Littman
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
David Sinclair
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Diamantis Xylas
Analyst at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Freda Lewis-Hall
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
George C. Petrocheilos
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Network4
Adam Riess
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Alan Ashworth
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Christine E. 'Kricket' Seidman
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Dan Littman
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Investors connected to Frances in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Frances H. Arnold work?
- Frances H. Arnold is Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP.
- What does Frances H. Arnold invest in?
- Frances H. Arnold invests in Biotech.
- What check size does Frances H. Arnold write?
- Frances H. Arnold typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Founder mafias
University of California, Berkeley mafia520
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
David FriedbergBAFounded Climate +2Andrew NgDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Factored +2Mike SigalBAFounded Fanvestor +2Ivan ZhouMolecular BiologyFounded Decagon +2Sean GroveFounded Linzumi +2Harish AgarwalMaster of Science - MSFounded Nori +2
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Princeton University mafia149
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Christian SchadeBachelor of Arts - BAFounded Halda Therapeutics +2Luke EvninBachelor’s DegreeFounded Mpmcapital +1James CurrierBAFounded Wonderhill +1Cliff MoskowitzFounded West Marine +1Ashby MonkABFounded Shelton AI +1James SmitsB.A.Founded DAWN +1
+ 142 more
Caltech mafia63
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Bill GrossBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded X1 +6Chris VoigtPhDFounded Asimov +2Seth LieblichDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Protomer +1Aditya RajagopalDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded Esperto Medical +1Chris DeanPhysicsFounded Benefitter +1Shyam SrinivasanBSFounded Zitara +1
+ 56 more
Catalio Capital Management, LP mafia5
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Arzeda mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended University of California, Berkeley1,348
Byron DeeterPartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersTrevor OelschigInvestment Team at General CatalystBrendan Bulik-SullivanInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Glen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAnthony LinHead of Intel Capital, Corporate Vice President at Intel CapitalScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel Capital
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Also attended Princeton University556
Fabrice GrindaCo-founder & Managing Partner at FJ LabsAndrewAdvisor at Clear VenturesChristal NgAssociate at Golden Gate VenturesDavid CoatsManaging Director & Co-Founder at Correlation VenturesDan MoreheadFounder & CEO at Pantera CapitalHoward CoxSpecial Limited Partner at Greylock Partners
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Also attended Caltech137
Shaun MaguirePartner at Sequoia CapitalScott BillerInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Seth LieblichInvestment Team at 8VCMarkus EnzelbergerPartner at Versant VenturesWen HsiehFounding Managing Partner at Matter Venture PartnersHaomiao HuangFounding Partner at Matter Venture Partners
+ 131 more
Shared employers
Also worked at California Institute of Technology70
Haomiao HuangFounding Partner at Matter Venture PartnersConnor CooleyVenture Partner at Electric Feel Ventures LlcHelen McBrideOperating Partner at BOLD LongevityAlex HartzGeneral Partner at Shine CapitalDeb RayCo-founder and Chief AI Officer, InferenceCloud.ai at SignalFireIlya FushmanPartner at KPCB
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