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Avoro Ventures

Avoro Ventures, based in New York, backs life sciences companies at Series B, can lead rounds with checks over $30 million, and its latest fund is $186 million.

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Entry stageSeries B
Check size$30M and up
Leads roundsYes
FocusLife sciences
Latest fund$186M Fund I (2022)
Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Avoro Ventures

4 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Behzad Aghazadeh
Behzad AghazadehManaging PartnerHe has held roles in research, consulting, and investing, and served as Executive Chairman of Immunomedics.
Mark Chin
Mark ChinInvestment PartnerHe currently serves as an Investment Partner at Avoro Ventures, having previously held roles at Arix Bioscience, Longitude Capital, Boston…
Uya Chuluunbaatar
Uya ChuluunbaatarInvestment PartnerShe has a background in biotech equity research and venture capital investing.
Jenna GlatzerAssociate

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Writes $30M and up checks. Its smallest check is larger than 99% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%
How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

Hemab TherapeuticsOttimo PharmaVanqua BioAadi Bioscience

In their words

Avoro Capital AdvisorsAvoro Capital Advisors is a global firm focused on funding & investments in biotechnology, life sciences, and specialty therapeutics. Contact us today!avorocapital.com
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MVM Life Science Partners$10M to $30M+

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Questions

What stage does Avoro Ventures invest in?

Avoro Ventures reports entry at series b.

How much does Avoro Ventures invest?

Avoro Ventures reports checks of $30M and up.

Does Avoro Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Avoro Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Avoro Ventures?

Behzad Aghazadeh (Managing Partner), Mark Chin (Investment Partner), Uya Chuluunbaatar (Investment Partner).

Is Avoro Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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