Walder Ventures
Chicago, Illinoiswalderventures.com
Overview
Walder Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2020 to provide mission-driven investments. The firm seeks to invest in early-stage life science, medtech, and bioinformatics companies, primarily based in the Chicago area. This work aligns with the philanthropic interests of the Walder Foundation, which supports science innovation, environmental sustainability, the performing arts, immigration, and Jewish communities. Their inaugural investment was in Portal Innovations, a Chicago-based life sciences incubator.
Portfolio Companies
2
Website
walderventures.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syntax Bio | Jun 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Grove Biopharma | Apr 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Grove Biopharma | May 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
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