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James Hardiman

Investor

Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)

San Francisco, California

Writes $5M – $25M checks Β· typically $15M

FoundedNoetikShennon Biotechnologies

About

Has invested at DCVC since 2013, focusing on technologies that characterize, model, or manipulate biological systems, robotics and automation, vertical AI applications, and frontier tech like quantum computing. Previously worked on data-driven sales and marketing strategy for life-science and healthcare companies, with experience in healthcare data analysis, materials R&D, and semiconductor processing.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechQuantum ComputingRobotics

Experience

  1. Data CollectiveGeneral Partnercurrent2013 β€” presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. Recursion PharmaceuticalsInvestor and Board Observercurrent2017 β€” present
  3. LumafieldInvestor and Board Directorcurrent2020 β€” present
  4. Valar LabsInvestor and Board Directorcurrent2023 β€” present
  5. NOETIKInvestor and Board Directorcurrent2022 β€” presentUnited States
  6. Shennon BiotechnologiesInvestor and Board Directorcurrent2021 β€” present
  7. Gradle Inc.Investor and Board Directorcurrent2020 β€” present
  8. Stealth Robotics CompanyInvestor and Board Directorcurrent2020 β€” present
  9. nTopology inc.Investor and Board Directorcurrent2017 β€” present
  10. NiumInvestor and Board Observercurrent2023 β€” present
  11. Stealth TechBio CompanyInvestor and Board Observercurrent2022 β€” presentUnited Kingdom
  12. AmogyInvestor and Board Observercurrent2021 β€” present
  13. Q-CTRLInvestor and Board Observercurrent2018 β€” present
  14. Unlearn.AIInvestor and Board Observercurrent2017 β€” present
  15. Citrine InformaticsInvestor and Board Observercurrent2016 β€” present
  16. Subtle MedicalInvestor and Board Observer2017 β€” 2024
  17. Sequence BioInvestor and Board Observer2016 β€” 2023
  18. Fortem TechnologiesInvestor and Board Observer2016 β€” 2022
  19. The Blackstone GroupSummer Associate2013New York
  20. ZS AssociatesConsultant2007 β€” 2012San Mateo, CA

Education

  1. University of California, BerkeleyBS, Engineering Physics
  2. The University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration (MBA)

Skills & more

Strategy7Analysis4Start-upsBig DataValuationEntrepreneurship5FinanceFinancial Modeling5Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningDue DiligenceMarket Research
+8 moreBusiness StrategyInvestmentsManagement ConsultingMergers & AcquisitionsStatistical ModelingSegmentationQualitative ResearchVenture Capital

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Deals Β· 1

NoetikBoard seat

via DCVC (Data Collective) Β· filed Sep 2022 Β· $8M raise

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