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Polaris Partners

Polaris Partners

Boston, Massachusettspolarispartners.com

Overview

Polaris Partners is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage healthcare and life sciences and biotechnology investments across Western Europe and North America. The firm seeks to invest in the B2B, B2C, healthcare information technology, SaaS, life science, health technology & digital health sectors.

Year Founded

1996

Portfolio Companies

144

Investments

Polaris Partners investments
CompanyDateStageLead
UpDocJun 2026SeedLead
Tavo BiotherapeuticsJun 2026Series ACo-investor
CrossballMar 2026Series BCo-investor
Crossbow TherapeuticsMar 2026Series BCo-investor
Tropic BiosciencesMar 2026Series C ExtensionCo-investor

Key People

Jon Flint

Founding Partner

Brian Chee

Managing Partner

Bryce Youngren

Managing Partner

Dave Barrett

Managing Partner

Alexandra Cantley

Partner, Principal

Brendan Hannigan

Entrepreneur Partner

Eileen McGuire

Partner

Gary Swart

Partner

Jonathan Ang

Entrepreneur Partner

Terry McGuire

Partner

Kevin Bitterman

Principal

Kim Png

Principal

Marissa Bertorelli

Principal

Darren Carroll

Senior Advisory Partner

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts
Year Founded1996

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