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Science

Science, based in California, backs consumer and commerce startups at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A, can lead rounds, and counts Dollar Shave Club among its investments.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsYes
FocusConsumer, Marketplaces
Latest fund$50M (2020)$50M Science Ventures (2020); $75M Science Ventures (2017) (2020)
Investing team8 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Science

8 people on the investing team, 6 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Greg GilmanGeneral PartnerHe is also the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of RxVantage.
James HicksManaging DirectorHe is a former investment banker with experience working with startups and growth sector businesses.
Michael JonesGeneral PartnerHe previously served as CEO of MySpace and was an SVP at AOL.
Peter PhamGeneral PartnerHe previously served as CEO of BillShrink and worked at Photobucket.
Priscilla GuevaraGeneral PartnerShe has experience in venture capital, asset management, and capital markets.
Tom DareGeneral PartnerHe has experience managing internet companies and currently serves on the boards of PlayVS and Empirical.
Talia RosenthalPrincipal
Tommy RiggsAssociateHe is listed as an Associate at Science Inc.

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Check size not reported yet.

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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%

Notable investments

Dollar Shave Club
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On these lists

Seed consumer investors in California33Seed marketplaces investors in California27Series A consumer investors in California23Pre-seed consumer investors in California20Series A marketplaces investors in California18Pre-seed marketplaces investors in California16Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790

Questions

What stage does Science invest in?

Science reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How much does Science invest?

Science has not reported a check size.

Does Science lead rounds?

Yes. Science says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Science?

Greg Gilman (General Partner), James Hicks (Managing Director), Michael Jones (General Partner), Peter Pham (General Partner), Priscilla Guevara (General Partner), Tom Dare (General Partner).

Is Science active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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