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Highbury Group

Seattle, WA · Invests in US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningHealthcare & BiotechHardware & DevicesHealthcare & Digital HealthBiotech & Life SciencesEnterprise Software

Thesis

Partner with mission-oriented founders working on transformational ideas that use science and technology to improve human health and better humanity in lasting ways. We seek founders who bring deep technical expertise and commitment to solving complex scientific and healthcare challenges.

Likely not a fit for

Not interested in consumer apps without healthcare/science focus, frivolous consumer tech, or founders without deep domain expertise

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$300M
Decision process
Solo GP

Partners & team

3 contacts on file

DL

Dr. Ling Wong

General PartnerFounder and General Partner

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l•••@hi•••.com

LinkedIn profile

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OO

Oluwafemi Opadeji

Team Member

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MA

Martin Appolos

Team Member

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Portfolio

Devoted HealthHealthcare Digital

Devoted Health is a healthcare company focused on improving the health and well-being of older Americans through comprehensive Medicare Advantage plans and personalized support.

Orca BioBiotech Life Sciences

Orca Bio is a late-stage biotechnology company developing high-precision cell therapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. Their investigational allogeneic T-cell immunotherapies harness the power of regulatory T cells to provide better outcomes with fewer risks for patients.

Collective HealthHealthcare Digital

Collective Health provides a single, connected benefits experience for employers and employees, focusing on self-funded employer health benefits.

ColorHealthcare Digital

Color provides a comprehensive virtual cancer clinic that focuses on early detection, treatment, and care, utilizing an in-house medical team licensed to operate in all 50 states.

ApeelClimate Clean Energy

Apeel is a company that develops plant-based protection solutions inspired by nature, aimed at extending the shelf life of fresh produce. Their innovative approach helps reduce food waste and improve the sustainability of the food supply chain.

ShapeMedia Entertainment

Shape is a lifestyle brand focused on fitness, beauty, health, and wellness, providing resources such as workouts, nutrition tips, and product reviews.

StripeFintech Payments

Stripe builds programmable financial services. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities.

Media KitEnterprise Software

Media kits are professional documents showcasing brand assets; Notion offers various templates for creating them.

Guardant HealthHealthcare Digital

Guardant Health is focused on conquering cancer through data-driven insights and precision oncology, offering blood tests that provide critical information for patients at all stages of cancer.

Anacor PharmaceuticalsBiotech Life Sciences

Anacor Pharmaceuticals focused on developing innovative treatments for inflammation and immunology.

VisterraBiotech Life Sciences

Visterra is a biologics research company developing therapies for patients with immune-mediated and other hard-to-treat diseases.

Slack

Slack is a collaboration hub that connects your work with the people you work with. It offers a suite of productivity tools including messaging, project management, and integrations with other applications, all designed to streamline communication and enhance team collaboration.

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Highbury Group Research Investment Thesis Highbury Group is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Dr. Ling Wong, a serial entrepreneur, scientist, and inventor. The firm's thesis centers on partnering with mission-oriented founders working on transformational ideas that can have a positive, lasting impact on society. The firm is particularly focused on companies that use science a

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