Blue Bear Ventures
Overview
Blue Bear Ventures (BBV) is a venture capital firm focused on deep tech innovations emerging from top research institutions, especially within the University of California system . Founded in 2017, BBV backs startups at the frontier of science and technology, particularly in areas like AI, synthetic biology, energy, and gene therapy . They work closely with founders who are often scientists and engineers, helping translate cutting-edge research into scalable businesses . BBV typically invests in early-stage companies, emphasizing the impact of technology on sectors such as healthcare and sustainable economies .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnatural Products | Dec 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Unnatural Products | Sep 2019 | Seed | Co-investor |
| BioAmp Diagnostics | Apr 2019 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
Key People
Patrick Scaglia
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Deepak Gupta
Managing Partner
Alic Chen
General Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.