BEVC

about

We are a team of scientists-turned-entrepreneurs and investors. We bring our passion, expertise, networks and capital to partner with founders, turning innovative ideas into thriving enterprises and enduring solutions to grand challenges. Breakthroughs come from amazing science.

Curious about our name, BEVC? Well, rather than picking a name inspired by nature, a place or our last names, we want to highlight the entrepreneurs we invest in. They are Bold, Exceptional, Visionary and Credible founders solving grand challenges facing Human Health and Planetary Health. Plus, we are based in BErkeley and love a good wordplay, so BE-ing BEVC just feels right.

BE Bold. BE Exceptional. BE Visionary. BE Credible.

expertise

Spectrum of Experience
We are fluent in science and business, and comfortably operate at the intersection. All of us have spent years in the lab, but we’ve also worked in 2-person to Fortune 20 companies. We've created products, built teams, shaped commercial strategies, and transacted hundreds of venture and business deals.

Premier Innovation Ecosystem
Located in Berkeley, we are lucky to be in one of the most prolific innovation ecosystems in the world. Here we interact with world class scientists and engineers pioneering transformative research and innovation.

Enabling Beyond Capital
Working with us, entrepreneurs gain access to our collective experience and expansive networks of experts, advisors, and partners we’ve assembled through our years in academia, start-ups, corporates, and the capital markets.

team

Rowan Chapman, Ph.D.

Co-Founder

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Joshua James, Ph.D.

Climate Investor

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Widya Mulyasasmita, Ph.D.

Co-Founder

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Risa Stack, Ph.D.

Co-Founder

Advisor

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Read our publication "From garages to ecosystems: the coevolution of life science incubators and accelerators."

how we work

We are investors. We are also scientists and founders. As a team, we're passionate about new startups in the science and technology spheres. We've all co-founded companies in these areas, and we know how much work it takes to build a company - that’s why we’re here. We’re primed to support you on your journey from ideation to IPO and beyond.
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We have a strong interest in the sciences and technology sectors, but we're open minded. Above all else, we look for creativity and innovation. Because we’d like to work with you throughout your startup journey, we want to start as early as possible. We make first commitments in the pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A investment rounds and continue to support you in later rounds.