Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsn/a
FocusClimate, Life sciences, Healthtech, Food and ag, Deep tech
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Fifty Years
2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Ela MadejCo-Founder and PartnerShe co-founded Fifty Years and previously founded Applicake and co-founded Base.
Seth BannonFounding PartnerHe has seeded startups like Solugen, Astranis, Upside Foods, Athelas, and Opentrons.
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In their words
Fifty YearsFifty Years – We back the indispensable using technology to solve the world's biggest problems.fiftyyears.com
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Seed deep tech investors in California94Seed healthtech investors in California92Seed climate investors in California75Seed life sciences investors in California71Pre-seed deep tech investors in California52Pre-seed healthtech investors in California48Pre-seed climate investors in California44Pre-seed life sciences investors in California30
Questions
What stage does Fifty Years invest in?
Fifty Years reports entry at pre-seed, seed.
How much does Fifty Years invest?
Fifty Years has not reported a check size.
Does Fifty Years lead rounds?
Fifty Years has not reported a lead preference.
Who are the partners at Fifty Years?
Ela Madej (Co-Founder and Partner), Seth Bannon (Founding Partner).
Is Fifty Years active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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