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Babel Ventures

San Francisco, CA · Invests in US; LATAM · Website

Thesis

Biology is the next frontier of technology. BABEL believes early-stage consumer biotech can solve macro problems (food security, climate, health) while delivering outsized returns. The best outcomes come from diverse, science-credentialed founder teams with deep domain expertise and commitment to sustainability and impact.

Likely not a fit for

No pure hardware, pharmaceutical-only, non-impact-driven, or non-scientist founder companies. BABEL avoids teams without strong technical/scientific credibility.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$30M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

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Ba Minuzzi

General PartnerFounder & General Partner · Primary contact

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RB

Ryan Bethencourt

PartnerPartner

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r•••@ba•••.ventures

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Daniela Arruda

Platform & OpsCo-founder & Advisor

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Portfolio

Finless FoodsFood Beverage

Finless Foods is committed to creating a future for seafood where the ocean thrives. They create delicious, healthy, and accessible cell-cultured seafood alternatives, focusing on sustainability and responsible production.

Mission BarnsFood Beverage

Mission Barns is a food technology company focused on cultivating meat products without harming animals, aiming to create a more sustainable food system.

NabisEcommerce Marketplaces

Leading Cannabis Marketplace & Distribution Platform

Snack TBHMedia Entertainment

SnackTBH is a guide to the best offshore sportsbooks and online betting sites for US players, focusing on fast payouts, fair odds, and safety in gambling.

Wild EarthFood Beverage

Wild Earth offers vegan nutrition for dogs and cats, providing allergen-free pet food and treats.

BluelandFood Beverage

Blueland offers eco-friendly cleaning products that come in plastic-free tablet form, designed to reduce single-use plastic waste and promote sustainable home care.

Dirty LabsFood Beverage

Dirty Labs offers science-based, non-toxic home cleaning products, focusing on eco-friendly and effective cleaning solutions.

MadeManEcommerce Marketplaces

MadeMan offers a range of clean skincare products specifically designed for men, emphasizing natural ingredients and effective formulations.

QuimFood Beverage

Quim offers a line of plant-based intimate self-care products designed for vaginal health and sexual wellness, including oils and serums that promote self-care and comfort.

GALYFood Beverage

GALY's biocraft turns bold ideas into tangible products, delivering with premium quality, proven scalability, and a positive legacy for generations to come. We partner with visionary brands across industries who share our commitment to innovation and sustainability.

CoveFood Beverage

Cove is a material innovation company building scalable alternatives to the world’s most polluting materials. We design, engineer, and commercialize sustainable solutions that deliver true performance at industrial scale for leading global brands.

Forever LabsAgetech Longevity

Forever Labs specializes in stem cell banking and regenerative medicine, offering services to store and preserve mesenchymal stem cells for future therapies aimed at combating age-related diseases and enhancing longevity.

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Research briefRead more
BABEL Ventures Research Document Investment Thesis BABEL Ventures is the pioneering venture capital firm focused on early-stage consumer biotech investments in Silicon Valley, founded in 2017. The fund is dedicated to supporting visionary entrepreneurs who drive innovation while shaping a more sustainable future. BABEL believes in harnessing biology as a technology to solve the world's most intrac

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