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Jerel Davis
InvestorManaging Director at Versant Ventures
Vancouver, BC
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Jerel Davis is a PhD-trained life scientist and Vancouver-based investor who builds biotechs from scratch via pharma partnerships—co-founding BlueRock with Bayer ($225M) and designing ventures with acquirers in mind.
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Invests in
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Deals · 6
Firefly Bio, Inc.Board seat
via Versant Ventures · filed Mar 2024 · $72M raise
Ventus TherapeuticsBoard seat
via Versant Ventures · filed Feb 2022 · $140M raise
Graphite Bio, Inc.Board seat
via Versant Ventures · filed Mar 2021 · $150.7M raise
Chinook Therapeutics U.SBoard seat
via Versant Ventures · filed Aug 2019 · $65M raise
Turnstone BiologicsBoard seat
via Versant Ventures · filed Jan 2019 · $42.1M raise
Mistral TherapeuticsBoard seat
via Versant Ventures · filed Jun 2018 · $59.3M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Investor
BorealisbioChinook TherapeuticsLaguna PharmaceuticalsRayze BioSanta Ana BioTentarix Biotherapeutics
Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.
Colleagues at Versant Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jerel Davis?
- Jerel Davis is a PhD-trained life scientist and Vancouver-based investor who builds biotechs from scratch via pharma partnerships—co-founding BlueRock with Bayer ($225M) and designing ventures with acquirers in mind.
- Where does Jerel Davis work?
- Jerel Davis is Managing Director at Versant Ventures.
- What does Jerel Davis invest in?
- Jerel Davis invests in Biotech, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- What check size does Jerel Davis write?
- Jerel Davis typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What boards does Jerel Davis sit on?
- Jerel Davis holds tracked board seats at Chinook Therapeutics U.S, Firefly Bio, Inc., Graphite Bio, Inc., Mistral Therapeutics, Turnstone Biologics, Ventus Therapeutics.
- What companies has Jerel Davis invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Borealisbio, Chinook Therapeutics, Firefly Bio, Inc., Graphite Bio, Inc., Laguna Pharmaceuticals, Rayze Bio, Santa Ana Bio, Tentarix Biotherapeutics, Turnstone Biologics, Ventus Therapeutics.
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