About us
We are investors, scientists, and company builders. We understand the grit and ingenuity it takes to go from idea to traction. That’s why we invest early – often first check in – and stay actively involved as companies grow.

Based in Berkeley, we’re embedded in a world-class innovation ecosystem and leading Bay Area research institutions. Our backgrounds span startups, academia, corporates, and capital markets, giving us the edge to help teams navigate complexity and execute with confidence.

We’re called BEVC to reflect the founders we back: Bold, Exceptional, Visionary, and Credible.
team
Risa Stack, Ph.D.
Risa Stack, Ph.D.
Co-Founder
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Widya Mulyasasmita, Ph.D.
Widya Mulyasasmita, Ph.D.
Co-Founder
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Rowan Chapman, Ph.D.
Rowan Chapman, Ph.D.
Co-Founder
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David Schaffer, Ph.D.
David Schaffer, Ph.D.
Founding Advisor
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Joshua James, Ph.D.
Joshua James, Ph.D.
Investor
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Jocelyne Cooke
Jocelyne Cooke
CFO
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advisors
Carolyn Bertozzi, Ph.D.
Carolyn Bertozzi, Ph.D.
Advisor
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Mike Biddle, Ph.D.
Mike Biddle, Ph.D.
Advisor
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Christina Curtis, Ph.D., MSc
Christina Curtis, Ph.D., MSc
Advisor
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Jennifer Doudna, Ph.D.
Jennifer Doudna, Ph.D.
Advisor
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Regis Kelly, Ph.D., OBE
Regis Kelly, Ph.D., OBE
Advisor
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Joshua Posamentier
Joshua Posamentier
Advisor
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Robert Tjian, Ph.D.
Robert Tjian, Ph.D.
Advisor
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Greg Went, Ph.D.
Greg Went, Ph.D.
Advisor
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Marianne Wu, Ph.D.
Marianne Wu, Ph.D.
Advisor
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