Biotech & Pharma angel investors
82 US angel investors and angel groups backing biotech & pharma startups, each listed with the evidence and sources behind it: SEC Form D filings, the investor's own site or a public announcement. 38 of them have a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. That is 60 solo GPs, 14 syndicate leads and 8 angel groups. Most are based in California (26), New York (15) and Florida (8). The median stated or estimated check is $300K–$750K.
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Who are the most active Biotech & Pharma angel investors?
Ranked by board seats, deal vehicles and funds on SEC filings and dated deals in the last 12 months: Ben Horowitz, Joseph Fernandes, Suzanne Fletcher, Michael Goguen and Adam E. Fine.
How many Biotech & Pharma angel investors are there?
82 on file, 38 with a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. Angels writing personal checks rarely file anything with the SEC, so no list of angels is complete.
How much do Biotech & Pharma angel investors invest?
The median check is $300K–$750K, across 59 angels with a stated or estimated range. Angel groups often pool members' checks into a larger round.
Where are Biotech & Pharma angel investors based?
Most are in California (26), New York (15) and Florida (8).
- Active Sep 2026
Ben HorowitzSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Ultimate managing member of the Issuer's GP) on the Form D for Ah AD 250, L.P., a venture fund (Sep 2026) (28 vehicles on file: 25 funds, 3 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Growth · checks $75K–$200K
AI & MLBiotech & PharmaCrypto & Web3Media, Gaming & Creator - Active Sep 2026
Joseph FernandesSyndicate lead · Austin, TX
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer) on the Form D for Openlight a Series of VUVP FUND LLC, a $100K venture SPV (Sep 2026) (29 vehicles on file).
Seed to Growth · checks $145K–$595K
AI & MLBiotech & PharmaCybersecuritySpace - Active Mar 2026
Suzanne FletcherSolo GP · Portola Valley, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for Zelda Ventures SPV 1, LLC, a $5.6M venture SPV (Mar 2026) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $300K–$900K
HealthcareAI & MLFintechBiotech & Pharma - Active May 2026
Michael GoguenSolo GP · Whitefish, MT
Named as the only individual (MANAGING MEMBER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE ISSUER) on the Form D for TWO Bear Capital FUND II, LP, a $122.8M venture fund (May 2026) (6 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 4 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 4 startups that filed Form D.
Seed to Series B · checks $1.23M–$3.7M
B2B SoftwareBiotech & Pharma - Active Nov 2025
Adam E. FineSolo GP · New York, NY
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of General Partner) on the Form D for Windham Life Sciences Partners IV, L.P., a $150M venture fund (Nov 2025). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.
Seed, Series A · checks $1.5M–$4.5M
HealthcareBiotech & Pharma - Active Mar 2026
Ben FreebergSolo GP · Boca Raton, FL
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Oncology Ventures Fund II-A LP, a $70M venture fund (Mar 2026) (4 vehicles on file).
Seed, Series A · checks $700K–$2.1M
Biotech & Pharma - Active Jun 2026
Karl HandelsmanSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Partner of the Manager of the General Partner of the Fund) on the Form D for Codon Innovation Fund I, LP, a $15M venture fund (Jun 2026). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series B · checks $150K–$450K
Biotech & Pharma - Active Nov 2025
Eric HeinzSolo GP · Memphis, TN
Named as the only individual (Managing Partner of the Manager of the General Partner of the Fund) on the Form D for Heinz Ventures Fund I, LP, a $10M venture fund (Nov 2025). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
Biotech & PharmaDeep Tech - Active Jun 2026
Austin WaltersSolo GP · Salt Lake City, UT
Named as the only individual (Manager of General Partner of Issuer) on the Form D for SpringTide SBIC Fund, LP, a $75M venture fund (Jun 2026) (3 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Seed to Series B · checks $750K–$2.25M
Biotech & Pharma - Active Sep 2026
Andrew BateySolo GP · Fernandina Beach, FL
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Side Door Michigan I, LP, a $20M venture fund (Sep 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $300K–$900K
Deep TechBiotech & PharmaFintechCrypto & Web3 - Active Aug 2026
Vasudev BaileySolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Anomaly Ventures Fund I LP, a $50M venture fund (Aug 2026). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series B · checks $500K–$1.5M
Biotech & Pharma - Active Jul 2026
Sandeep SardanaSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for BluePointe Ventures TechFund IV, LP, a $8.8M venture fund (Jul 2026). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series A · checks $100K–$250K
AI & MLB2B SoftwareBiotech & Pharma - Active Sep 2026
Lenore Reynolds KarafaSolo GP · Hobe Sound, FL
Named as one of two individuals (Member of Issuer's General Partner.) on the Form D for First In Ventures Fund II LP, a $21.8M venture fund (Sep 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $225K–$650K
Biotech & PharmaDefense & AerospaceAI & MLCybersecurity - Active Dec 2025
Lawrence JacobsSolo GP · Staten Island, NY
Named as one of two individuals (executive officer) on the Form D for Innovative Pharma LLC, a $5.1M venture fund (Dec 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Biotech & Pharma - Active Dec 2025
Mukesh PrasadSolo GP · Staten Island, NY
Named as one of two individuals (executive officer) on the Form D for Innovative Pharma LLC, a $5.1M venture fund (Dec 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Biotech & Pharma - Active Aug 2026
Kirk HaneySolo GP · San Diego, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Radicle-Terlac, LP, a $85M venture fund (Aug 2026). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.
Seed, Series A · checks $850K–$2.55M
Biotech & PharmaB2B Software - Active Feb 2026
David BlivinSolo GP · Santa Fe, NM
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Cottonwood Technology Fund IV, LP, a $80M venture fund (Mar 2025). Also a non-executive director at 9 startups that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Growth · checks $800K–$2.4M
B2B SoftwareBiotech & PharmaClimate & Energy - Active Oct 2026
Golden SeedsAngel group · Scottsdale, AZ
Golden Seeds: listed as an ACA network member; 40 Form D vehicles (latest Golden Seeds Chippin LLC, filed 2025-12-08); its site takes applications via form on the group's website.
Pre-seed to Series A · checks $125K–$350K
HealthcareBiotech & PharmaConsumerHardware & Robotics+1 - Active Aug 2026
Patrick GallagherSyndicate lead · Austin, TX
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the Managing Member) on the Form D for Tuesday Alto International, LLC, a $166K venture SPV (Aug 2026) (2 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Series A · checks $165K–$2.25M
Biotech & PharmaHealthcare - Active Aug 2026
Jeffrey ArnoldSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Depth Ventures Global Parallel Fund B L.P., a venture fund (Aug 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed
Biotech & Pharma - Active Aug 2026
Paul JunSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Depth Ventures Global Parallel Fund B L.P., a venture fund (Aug 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed
Biotech & Pharma - Active Nov 2025
John ParkerSolo GP · Sudbury, MA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Springhood Child Health Ventures Fund I, L.P., a $20M venture fund (Apr 2024) (3 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 2 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series A · checks $200K–$600K
HealthcareBiotech & Pharma - Active Jun 2026
David ZhuSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA
Named as the only individual (Member of the general partner of the issuer.) on the Form D for Zhu Ventures Fund I LP, a $30M venture fund (Mar 2024). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series B · checks $300K–$900K
Biotech & Pharma - Active Nov 2025
Chris EricksonSolo GP · Denver, CO
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Director of the General Partner) on the Form D for Range Technology Ventures Fund II, L.P., a $45M venture fund (Jul 2023). Also a non-executive director at 3 startups that filed Form D.
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $450K–$1.35M
Biotech & Pharma - Active Aug 2026
Michael LavinSyndicate lead · Highland Park, IL
Named as the only individual (MANAGING PARTNER OF ISSUER'S MANAGER) on the Form D for G8 Alpine Bio SPV II, LLC, a $695K venture SPV (Aug 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $695K
Biotech & Pharma - Active Jun 2026
Supachai ParchariyanonSyndicate lead · Albany, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer) on the Form D for Invext Seax FUND III a Series of Invext LLC, a venture SPV (Jun 2026) (2 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Series A · checks $2.9M
Biotech & Pharma - Active Jul 2026
Tyler BrousSyndicate lead · Dallas, TX
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for BBK Cesium I SPV, LLC, a $7.1M venture SPV (Jul 2026). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Series B · checks $7.13M
Biotech & Pharma - Active Aug 2026
Jan HaasSolo GP · Burlington, MA
Named as the only individual (President of BlueIO Management, LLC, the Series Manager) on the Form D for Series Lumicell 5, a separate series of BlueIO Growth LLC, a venture fund (Aug 2026) (5 vehicles on file: 4 funds, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$200K
Biotech & PharmaCybersecurity - Active Aug 2026
Blake ByersSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Curiosity Group Opportunity Three, LP, a venture fund (Aug 2026) (4 vehicles on file: 3 funds, 1 SPV). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Growth
Biotech & Pharma - Active May 2026
Ziqiang TangSolo GP · Berkeley, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for BSF III Advisor, LP, a venture fund (May 2026) (3 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed
Media, Gaming & CreatorSpaceBiotech & Pharma - Active Jun 2026
Matthew HellauerSolo GP · Baltimore, MD
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for PTX Capital Fund III LP, a venture fund (Jun 2026) (2 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Series A
HealthcareBiotech & Pharma - Active Mar 2026
Christine AylwardSolo GP · Miami Beach, FL
Named as the only individual (MANAGER OF GENERAL PARTNER OF ISSUER) on the Form D for Magnetic Ventures FUND II LP, a $100M venture fund (Dec 2023) (2 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 3 startups that filed Form D.
Seed to Series B · checks $1M–$3M
Biotech & PharmaB2B Software - Active Sep 2026
Dylan Venezia LivingstonSolo GP · Port Washington, NY
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner and the Investment Manager) on the Form D for Vivace Longevity Fund I LP, a venture fund (Sep 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Biotech & Pharma - Active Sep 2026
Matthew Robert KaeberleinSolo GP · Port Washington, NY
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner and the Investment Manager) on the Form D for Vivace Longevity Fund I LP, a venture fund (Sep 2026). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed
Biotech & Pharma - Active Jun 2026
Adam RosenwachSolo GP · New York, NY
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Star51 Capital Fund I LP, a venture fund (Jun 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Biotech & PharmaHealthcare - Active Jun 2026
Tal WenderowSolo GP · New York, NY
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Star51 Capital Fund I LP, a venture fund (Jun 2026). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Series B
Biotech & PharmaHealthcare - Active Feb 2026
Nicole QuinnSolo GP · Los Angeles, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Connect Ventures Flagship I, L.P., a venture fund (Feb 2026). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.
Series B
Biotech & Pharma - Active Jun 2026
New Mexico AngelsAngel group · Santa Fe, NM
New Mexico Angels: listed as an ACA network member; its site takes applications via Gust; meets monthly.
Seed
B2B SoftwareBiotech & PharmaConsumerMedia, Gaming & Creator+1 - Active Jun 2025
MedTech AngelsAngel group
MedTech Angels: listed as an ACA network member; 1 Form D vehicle (latest MedTech Angels/Atraverse May 2025 a Series of CGF2021 LLC, filed 2025-06-12); its site describes the group.
Seed
HealthcareBiotech & PharmaHardware & Robotics - Active Jul 2025
Kristina SimmonsSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Overwater Ventures SPV III, L.P., a $15M venture SPV (Jul 2025) (5 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 3 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series B · checks $500K–$1.5M
Biotech & Pharma
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