First Bight Ventures

First Bight Ventures, established in 2021 and located in Houston, Texas, is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments. The firm specializes in synthetic biology and aims to support companies across various sectors, including energy, chemicals, agriculture, medicine, heavy industries, and consumer goods. By targeting innovative start-ups within these industries, First Bight Ventures seeks to foster advancements and growth in emerging technologies and sustainable practices.

Veronica Wu

Founder and Managing Partner

1 past transactions

Persephone Biosciences

Seed Round in 2022
Persephone Biome, Inc. is a San Diego-based company focused on researching and developing products and therapies that modify gut microbial metabolism, particularly in relation to cancer treatment. Established in 2017, the company is creating innovative solutions aimed at enhancing the efficacy of oncology drugs by retuning the gut microbiome. This includes the development of a pill containing beneficial gut bacteria. In addition to its therapeutics, Persephone Biome aims to offer nutritional products that support the human gut microbiome, producing functional foods and beverages that cater to the growing consumer demand for health-oriented products. The company has plans to enter clinical trials to further advance its initiatives in the field of microbiome-directed therapies.
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