Versant Ventures

Versant Ventures is a prominent healthcare investment firm headquartered in California, specializing in medical devices, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. Established in 1999, the firm manages approximately $2.3 billion and invests across all stages of company development, with a strong focus on discovering and developing innovative therapeutics. Versant has a global presence with offices in Canada, the U.S., and Europe, and its team comprises professionals with extensive investment, operational, and scientific expertise, allowing for a proactive approach to building companies. Since its inception, Versant has successfully facilitated the growth of over 65 companies, leading to numerous acquisitions and public offerings.

Brian Atwood

Managing Director

Mehmet Badur

Senior Associate

Bradley Bolzon

Chairman, Managing Director

Samuel Colella

Managing Director

Jerel Davis

Managing Director

Joel Drewry

Principal

Steven Edelson

Senior Director of Communications and Investor Relations

Gianni Gromo

Partner

Ross A. Jaffe

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Katharina Kreymborg

Principal

William Link

Investor

Barbara Lubash

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Guido Magni

Partner

Alex Mayweg

Managing Director

Don Milder

Managing Director

Clare Ozawa

Managing Director

Robin L. Praeger

Managing Director

Rebecca Robertson

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Charles Warden

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Thomas Woiwode

Managing Director

Past deals in Delaware

Metavention

Series C in 2018
Metavention, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Dover, Delaware, specializes in the development of trans-catheter devices aimed at modulating sympathetic nervous system activity. These innovative devices address the issues of over-active sympathetic nerves that contribute to elevated glucose levels and abnormal liver function. By employing standard interventional vascular techniques, Metavention provides healthcare professionals with a novel tool for diagnosing and treating patients with Type 2 diabetes. The company focuses on enhancing treatment options for this condition, ultimately improving patient outcomes.