James Hardiman
InvestorPartner at DCVC (Data Collective)
San Francisco, California
Writes $5M β $25M checks Β· typically $15M
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
- Data CollectiveGeneral Partnercurrent2013 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Recursion PharmaceuticalsInvestor and Board Observercurrent2017 β present
- LumafieldInvestor and Board Directorcurrent2020 β present
- Valar LabsInvestor and Board Directorcurrent2023 β present
- NOETIKInvestor and Board Directorcurrent2022 β presentUnited States
- Shennon BiotechnologiesInvestor and Board Directorcurrent2021 β present
- Gradle Inc.Investor and Board Directorcurrent2020 β present
- Stealth Robotics CompanyInvestor and Board Directorcurrent2020 β present
- nTopology inc.Investor and Board Directorcurrent2017 β present
- NiumInvestor and Board Observercurrent2023 β present
- Stealth TechBio CompanyInvestor and Board Observercurrent2022 β presentUnited Kingdom
- AmogyInvestor and Board Observercurrent2021 β present
- Q-CTRLInvestor and Board Observercurrent2018 β present
- Unlearn.AIInvestor and Board Observercurrent2017 β present
- Citrine InformaticsInvestor and Board Observercurrent2016 β present
- Subtle MedicalInvestor and Board Observer2017 β 2024
- Sequence BioInvestor and Board Observer2016 β 2023
- Fortem TechnologiesInvestor and Board Observer2016 β 2022
- The Blackstone GroupSummer Associate2013New York
- ZS AssociatesConsultant2007 β 2012San Mateo, CA
Education
- University of California, BerkeleyBS, Engineering Physics
- The University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration (MBA)
Skills & more
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Business StrategyInvestmentsManagement ConsultingMergers & AcquisitionsStatistical ModelingSegmentationQualitative ResearchVenture CapitalFrom James's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended University of California, Berkeley987
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Also attended The University of Chicago Booth School of Business442
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Shared employers
Also worked at Gradle Inc.5
Also worked at nTopology inc.2
Deals Β· 1
NoetikBoard seat
via DCVC (Data Collective) Β· filed Sep 2022 Β· $8M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at DCVC (Data Collective)
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