The March Group | Aggie Venture Accelerator Fund
◆ Fund Size
$60M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
United States
◆ Portfolio
5 companies
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
Supporting early-stage life science startups seeking to solve complex problems at the interface of human, animal and planetary health, focused on startups with potential for industry paradigm shifts in food and health accelerated by exponential technologies.
◆ About The March Group
The Aggie Venture Accelerator Fund, managed by The March Group, is a pre-seed fund that invests in early-stage life science, food, and health startups emerging from UC Davis and the UC system[2]. The program provides selected startups with $250,000 in direct capital and programmatic support, combined with mentorship, structured programming, and investment to accelerate their path to commercialization[2][4].
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Hanft | Advisor | Advisor | in |
| Adrian Chan | Investment Professional | Investment Professional | in |
| Ben Kirshner | Fellow | Fellow | in |
| Boo Lau | Chief of Staff | Chief of Staff | in |
| Christopher Lai | Partner | Partner | in𝕏 |
| Dennis Wong | investor | — | in |
| Dr. Harold Schmitz | Partner | Partner | in𝕏 |
| Dr. Lik Lim | Advisor | Advisor | in |
| Dr. Robert Powell | Advisor | Advisor | in |
| Dr. Tony Lau | Partner | Partner | in |
| Erica Pattni | Operating Partner | Operating Partner | in |
| Kyle Ruark | Investment Professional | Investment Professional | in |
| Max Schmitz | Investment Professional | Investment Professional | in |
| Ralph Jerome | Venture Partner | Venture Partner | in |
| Rikon Lao | chief financial officer | — | in |
| Russelle Alvarez | Advisor | Advisor | in |
| Season Ip | administrative assistant | — | in |
| Stephen Badger | Partner | Partner | in𝕏 |
| Tom Andriola | Venture Partner | Venture Partner | in |
| Tony Lau | Dr. | senior | 𝕏 |
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◆ FAQ
What does Aggie Venture Accelerator Fund invest in?
Aggie Venture Accelerator Fund invests in Biotech, Digital Health and Foodtech at the seed and pre-seed stages.
Which geographies does Aggie Venture Accelerator Fund focus on?
Aggie Venture Accelerator Fund focuses on United States, and is headquartered in United States.
What is Aggie Venture Accelerator Fund's typical check size?
Aggie Venture Accelerator Fund typically writes checks of $0.2M to $0.3M.