Breakout Ventures

vc$114MCo-investsLeads rounds

◆ Fund Size

$114M

◆ Check Size

$0.5M→$5.0M

◆ Location

United States

◆ Portfolio

30 companies

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

◆ Links

Website ↗@breakout_vc on X ↗

◆ Investment Thesis

Supporting founder-led companies working at the nexus of science and artificial intelligence.

◆ About Breakout Ventures

Breakout Ventures is a San Francisco-based early-stage venture firm focused on science-driven companies at the intersection of biology, chemistry, computation, and AI. It backs founder-led teams commercializing scientific breakthroughs in areas like biotech, deep tech, climate, and industrial innovation, typically with high-conviction checks in early rounds.

◆ Sectors

BiotechGenerative AIDrug DiscoveryDiagnosticsData & Analytics

◆ Stages

seed

◆ Geography Focus

EuropeGlobalUnited States

◆ Team

Name	Title	Role	Links
Dana Watt, PhD	Partner	Senior	in
Jacob Grose, PhD	—	Senior
James Chan	—	Senior
Julia Moore	Managing Partner	Senior	in 𝕏
Lindy Fishburne	Managing Partner	Senior	in 𝕏
Nima Ronaghi, PhD	Partner	Senior	in
Ziv Yoash	co-founder	Senior	in

◆ Tracked Investments

Transfyr

◆ Notable Investments

NoetikTwelveCytovaleA-Alpha BioZymoChemCheckerspotEpana BioImmusoftVitra LabsPasskey TherapeuticsSurf BioParallel BioIncendia TherapeuticsShiratronicsCellchorusTFC TherapeuticsEcovative DesignModern MeadowStrm.bioCortexyme

◆ Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

◆ FAQ

What does Breakout Ventures invest in?

Breakout Ventures invests in Biotech, Generative AI, Drug Discovery, Diagnostics and Data & Analytics at the seed stage.

Which geographies does Breakout Ventures focus on?

Breakout Ventures focuses on Europe, Global and United States, and is headquartered in United States.

What is Breakout Ventures's typical check size?

Breakout Ventures typically writes checks of $0.5M to $5M.

Which startups has Breakout Ventures backed?

Breakout Ventures has 1 tracked investment on Fusion42, including Transfyr.