James Hardiman
InvestorGeneral Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)
San Francisco, California
Writes $5M – $25M checks · typically $15M
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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.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechQuantum ComputingRobotics
Beyond investing
- Education
- Studied at UC Berkeley (Bachelor's, Engineering Physics) Studied at University of Chicago Booth School of Business (MBA)
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Deals · 1
NoetikBoard seat
via DCVC (Data Collective) · filed Sep 2022 · $8M raise
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Other disclosed investments
Board seats
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is James Hardiman?
- 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.
- Where does James Hardiman work?
- James Hardiman is General Partner at DCVC (Data Collective).
- What does James Hardiman invest in?
- James Hardiman invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Quantum Computing, Robotics.
- What check size does James Hardiman write?
- James Hardiman typically writes checks of $5M – $25M.
- What boards does James Hardiman sit on?
- James Hardiman holds tracked board seats at Noetik, Shennon Biotechnologies.
- What companies has James Hardiman invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Alta Resource Technologies, Gradle Inc., Lumafield, Noetik, nTop, Nyriad, Q-CTRL, Semantic Health, Sequence Bio, Shennon Biotechnologies, Slip Robotics, Subtle Medical, and 1 more.
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