S32

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Status

ACTIVE

Global HQ

San Francisco, United States

Countries of investment

United States
United Kingdom
Germany
Israel

Investment stages

Seed
Series A

Industries

Biotech
AI
Healthcare

About
S32 is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Bill Maris, the founder and former CEO of Google Ventures (GV). The firm invests in pioneering companies across the technology and life sciences sectors. S32 positions itself as a long-term partner to founders, providing capital and deep operational support from a team of seasoned experts.

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Investment Thesis

S32 is a multi-stage venture fund investing from seed to growth stages in the life sciences and technology sectors. The firm seeks to back trailblazing founders working on transformative ideas at the frontiers of science and technology. Their unique approach involves acting as long-term partners, leveraging a team of experienced operators, former founders, and scientists to provide deep technical and operational expertise to help portfolio companies scale and navigate complex challenges.

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Manager's Experience

The firm is led by founder Bill Maris, who previously founded and served as CEO of Google Ventures (GV), growing it to over $2.5B in AUM. His notable investments include unicorns like Nest, Uber, and 23andMe. The broader team of managing partners and domain experts brings deep operational experience, with backgrounds as former CEOs of major biotech companies and senior roles in government and policy.