Tigris Ventures

Tigris Ventures is a seed-stage investment firm and venture incubator based in Houston, Texas, with a focus on identifying early-stage opportunities in the healthcare and environmental sectors, primarily in Southern California. Established in 2012, the firm manages over $20 million in capital, investing its own resources in ventures that demonstrate potential for significant impact and relatively modest exit valuations, typically between $2 million and $20 million. Tigris Ventures not only provides financial backing but also incubates certain start-ups, offering access to shared resources such as a development laboratory, CAD capabilities, and legal support. The firm evaluates investments based on criteria including innovation impact, intellectual property strength, market potential, and management experience, while engaging potential exit partners during the evaluation process to mitigate risk and enhance the likelihood of successful outcomes.