Francisco Gimenez

Francisco Gimenez

Investing team at8VCCalifornia

Francisco Gimenez is a partner at 8VC, focusing on life sciences investments. He has been involved in funding companies like Photys Therapeutics, Mantra Bio, Orca Bio, and Unlearn.AI.

What Francisco can write

Writes checks of$500K to $30M+
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series ACan lead the round
Ownership target10-12%, > 12%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

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Investments named in public bios

Photys TherapeuticsMantra BioOrca BioUnlearn.AI

Focus

life sciencesrare diseasesbiotech

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Who is Francisco Gimenez?

Francisco Gimenez is a partner at 8VC, focusing on life sciences investments. He has been involved in funding companies like Photys Therapeutics, Mantra Bio, Orca Bio, and Unlearn.AI.

How much does Francisco Gimenez invest?

Francisco Gimenez invests through 8VC, which writes checks of $500K to $30M+ at pre-seed, seed, series a.

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