5AM Ventures
General contacts
Investor type
VC
Founded
2002
AUM
$1 700 M
Location
Menlo Park, California, United States
Investor profile last updated: 22 April, 2025
Profile
Actively building life science companies
5AM Ventures is a leading venture capital firm focused on building next-generation life science companies capable of delivering outstanding returns to our investors.
Actively building life science companies
5AM Ventures is a leading venture capital firm focused on building next-generation life science companies capable of delivering outstanding returns to our investors.
We believe our time tested approach combined with a knowledgeable team provides us with a competitive edge to find and shape life science companies around the world.
5AM’s investment professionals possess strong scientific, medical, operational, legal and financial expertise. Our complementary backgrounds provide us with a unique edge to find and shape life science portfolio companies.
Industry
5AM Ventures Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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5AM Ventures IV, L.P.
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
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Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$250 M
|
September 2013
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5AM Ventures V, L.P.
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Life Sciences
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Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$285 M
|
May 2016
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5AM Ventures VI
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$350 M
|
February 2019
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5AM Ventures VII, L.P
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$450 M
|
April 2022
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FAQs about 5AM Ventures
Is 5AM Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?
5AM Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series B and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Where is 5AM Ventures located?
5AM Ventures is located in Menlo Park, California, United States.
When was 5AM Ventures founded?
5AM Ventures was founded in 2002.
What sectors and industries does 5AM Ventures invest in?
5AM Ventures invests in companies and startups in Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Other, Real Estate, Energy, HealthTech, MedTech, Biotechnology, Business Services (B2B), Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences.
What is 5AM Ventures geographical focus of investments?
5AM Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does 5AM Ventures typically invest in?
5AM Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B, Series A.
What is the usual amount of 5AM Ventures investment?
5AM Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for 5AM Ventures?
5AM Ventures has around $1 700m assets under management.
When was 5AM Ventures last fund created?
5AM Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2022-04-04
What are the contacts of 5AM Ventures?
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