ARCH Venture Partners

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Status

ACTIVE

Global HQ

Chicago, United States

Countries of investment

United States
China
United Kingdom

Investment stages

Seed
Series A
Series B

Industries

Life Sciences
Biotechnology

About
ARCH Venture Partners champions audacious, science-driven entrepreneurship by investing in companies emerging from academic and national labs, particularly in biotech and strategic physical sciences like semiconductors. Since 1986, it has taken a long-term, contrarian stance, favoring imaginative, transformative technology ventures rather than short-term trends and helps them mature through sustained support.

Min check size: $500K
Max check size: $10M
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Investment Thesis

ARCH Venture Partners backs pioneering science-based companies with the potential to redefine industries. The firm partners closely with founders emerging from academic and research ecosystems. Its strategy is rooted in advancing breakthrough technologies that drive long-term transformation.

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Manager's Experience

ARCH Venture Partners features seasoned managing directors and partners with long tenures in venture capital, entrepreneurship, law, and finance, many with 10+ years of experience along with deep technical backgrounds.