Foresite Capital
General contacts
Investor type
VC
Founded
2011
AUM
$3 500 M
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Investor profile last updated: 23 April, 2025
Profile
The biggest healthcare problems won’t be solved by a typical approach.
We focus
On therapeutics, devices, diagnostics and services, and we use data science to drive much of our decision making.
We invest
In people, ideas and discoveries that could save lives and transform healthcare, and we are intrigued by the intersection between biology and big data.
FULL LIFECYCLE INVESTING
We partner at all stages – from incubation to IPO and beyond. Our goal is to have impact regardless of timing.
DEEP COLLABORATION
Our team of investment analysts, MD/PhDs and data scientists work closely with each company we invest in.
INDUSTRY KNOW-HOW
We have extensive operational and investment experience to guide our decisions and offer guidance.
EXTENSIVE NETWORKS
We have friends, partners and former colleagues throughout the healthcare ecosystem, and we consult them to help visionaries realize their dreams.
We provide complete capital solutions at all stages to help build the next category-defining companies, because value creation goes beyond the IPO.
Industry
Foresite Capital Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Foresite Capital Fund III, L.P
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Venture Capital (VC)
|
Healthcare Services
Life Sciences
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Seed
Series A
Series B
|
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Australia and others
|
$5-10 m
|
$450 M
|
July 2015
|
|
Foresite Capital Fund IV, L.P
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Healthcare Services
Life Sciences
|
Seed
Series A
Series B
|
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Australia and others
|
$5-10 m
|
$668 M
|
May 2018
|
|
Foresite Capital Opportunity Fund V, L.P.
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Healthcare Services
Life Sciences
|
Seed
Series A
Series B
|
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Australia and others
|
$5-10 m
|
$186 M
|
February 2021
|
|
Foresite Capital Fund VI, L.P
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Healthcare Services
Life Sciences
|
Seed
Series A
Series B
|
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Australia and others
|
$5-10 m
|
$900 M
|
June 2024
|
|
Foresite Labs Fund
|
Fund of funds
|
Biotechnology
Healthcare Services
Medical Devices
Life Sciences
Infrastructure
|
Seed
Series A
Series B
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$173 M
|
March 2022
|
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Foresite Capital Fund V, L.P
|
Fund of funds
|
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Technology
Life Sciences
Infrastructure
HealthTech
|
Seed
Series A
Series B
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$783 M
|
February 2021
|
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FAQs about Foresite Capital
Is Foresite Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?
Foresite Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series B and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Where is Foresite Capital located?
Foresite Capital is located in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was Foresite Capital founded?
Foresite Capital was founded in 2011.
What sectors and industries does Foresite Capital invest in?
Foresite Capital invests in companies and startups in Fashion/Beauty, Healthcare Services, Other, Software, HealthTech, Medical Devices, Transportation, MedTech, Technology, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Biotechnology, Food and Beverage, Foodtech.
What is Foresite Capital geographical focus of investments?
Foresite Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Foresite Capital typically invest in?
Foresite Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B, Series A.
What is the usual amount of Foresite Capital investment?
Foresite Capital usually invests $0-1 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Foresite Capital?
Foresite Capital has around $3 500m assets under management.
When was Foresite Capital last fund created?
Foresite Capital last fund was created/launched in 2024-06-12
What are the contacts of Foresite Capital?
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