515 Ventures

515 Ventures

Oakland, California515ventures.com

Overview

515 Ventures is a venture capital investment firm based in Oakland, California. The firm prefers to invest in companies operating biotech, healthtech, and software sectors. The 515 Ventures team are seasoned entrepreneurs who want to mentor the next generation of hard-working, visionary entrepreneurs by offering operating advice alongside our investment capital.

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

14

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
Whirl AIApr 2026SeedCo-investor
Datalinx AIJan 2026SeedCo-investor
KadenceJul 2025Series ACo-investor
Kindred MotorworksSep 2024Series BCo-investor
MytraJul 2024Series BCo-investor

Key People

Frederic Kerrest

Managing Partner Founder

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersOakland, California
Year Founded2016

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