Illinois

OMX Ventures

OMX Ventures, based in Illinois, backs life sciences startups at Seed and Series A, mostly leading rounds with checks from $500k to $30M, including 10x Genomics and Ginkgo Bioworks.

Entry stageSeed, Series A
Check size$500K to $30M
Leads roundsYes
FocusLife sciences
Latest fund$150M (Fund I) (2021)
Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at OMX Ventures

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

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Writes $500K to $30M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% 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

10x GenomicsGinkgo BioworksTwist BioscienceCompass PathwaysInscriptaTasso
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.

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Questions

What stage does OMX Ventures invest in?

OMX Ventures reports entry at seed, series a.

How much does OMX Ventures invest?

OMX Ventures reports checks of $500K to $30M.

Does OMX Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. OMX Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at OMX Ventures?

Craig Asher (Managing Director), Dan Fero (Managing Director), Nick Haft (Managing Director).

Is OMX Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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