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Magnetic Ventures

Magnetic Ventures, based in California, backs Life Sciences and Deep Tech startups at Seed and Series A, mostly leading rounds with checks from $1 million to $10 million.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A
Check size$1M to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusLife sciences, Deep tech
Latest fundn/a
Investing team1 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Magnetic Ventures

1 person on the investing team, 1 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Christine Aylward
Christine AylwardFounder & Managing Partner

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Writes $1M to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% 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

How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

ProximaWeave BioRelation TherapeuticsResilienceParadigmDeep GenomicsHiberCellAppliedVRSameSky HealthGilgamesh Pharmaceuticals

In their words

Backing Founders using Deep Tech to Transform Life SciencesMagnetic Ventures partners with early-stage founders using AI, machine learning and next-gen biotech to transform healthcare — a deep-tech focused VC accelerating the nexwww.magneticvc.com
Founders and investors at a Mode VC gathering

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On these lists

Seed deep tech investors in California94Seed life sciences investors in California71Series A deep tech investors in California68Series A life sciences investors in California65Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Seed investors in California699Series A investors in California480

Questions

What stage does Magnetic Ventures invest in?

Magnetic Ventures reports entry at seed, series a.

How much does Magnetic Ventures invest?

Magnetic Ventures reports checks of $1M to $10M.

Does Magnetic Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Magnetic Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Magnetic Ventures?

Christine Aylward (Founder & Managing Partner).

Is Magnetic Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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