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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Boston, United States
Countries of investment
  • United States
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
Industries
  • Life Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Health Tech
  • AdTech
About
Third Rock Ventures is a venture capital firm that launches and builds life sciences companies, partnering closely with entrepreneurs to translate cutting-edge science into transformative medicines and therapies.
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Investment Thesis

Third Rock Ventures is a biotech-focused venture capital firm that partners with founders to build companies by integrating science, medicine, business strategy, and operations in the earliest stages. With over $3.8 billion raised and a hands-on, entrepreneur-centered approach, the firm backs companies with “product engine” potential, capable of generating multiple therapies across disease areas.
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Manager's Experience

Third Rock Ventures, launched in 2007 with over $3.8 billion raised, is led by a specialized team of scientific and business experts including venture partner Jigar Raythatha with 15 years’ operational biotech experience, joined by Mary Lynne Hedley, Steve Paul, Vyas Ramanan, and Courtney Wallace, known for their hands-on company-building model.

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Team

Lisa Purcell

Paul Melone

Lee Venezia

Kevin Munnelly

Amanda Chan

Jigar Raythatha

Olie Luchitsky

Mary Lynne Hedley

Nasra Mohamed

Yashu Liu

Walter Kowtoniuk

David Moller

Portfolio

Merida Biosciences

Trace Neuroscience

Candid Therapeutics

Marea Therapeutics

Seaport Therapeutics

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