Kenson Ventures

Kenson Ventures, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 and based in Palo Alto, California. It specializes in investments across various stages, including seed, startup, early-stage, mid-stage, and late-stage funding, primarily targeting emerging-growth companies in the biotechnology and life sciences sectors. The firm typically invests between $0.5 million and $3 million in private companies located in the United States, with the possibility of larger investments through co-investments with other institutions. Kenson Ventures often takes a board or advisory board seat in its portfolio companies, providing not only financial support but also strategic guidance to help companies navigate the challenges of growth. The firm has a strong focus on fostering innovation within the biotechnology field, having financed numerous companies developing novel drugs and research tools. Kenson Ventures is committed to leveraging its industry knowledge and experience to drive the success of its investments.

5 past transactions

Turning Point Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2018
Turning Point Therapeutics is a clinical-stage structure-based drug design company for the discovery and development of precision medicines for cancer and other diseases. They focus on the design of novel chemical identities for established oncogene drivers with secondary resistant mutations, newly identified disease-driven targets, and potential targets regulating the tumor microenvironment and tumor immunity.

Advanced Cell Diagnostics

Series C in 2015
Advanced Cell Diagnostics (ACD) is a leader in the emerging field of molecular pathology, developing cell- and tissue-based diagnostic tests for personalized medicine. Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, ACD was founded and managed by experienced entrepreneurs in the life science industry.

GENEWIZ

Venture Round in 2015
GENEWIZ is a leading global genomics service company. A full-service provider, GENEWIZ provides DNA sequencing, gene synthesis, molecular biology, next generation sequencing, bioinformatics, and GLP regulatory services. From the company’s founding, GENEWIZ has maintained its unwavering commitment to providing customers with the best value. Excelling in both science and customer support, GENEWIZ is dedicated to accelerating scientific discovery, as well as to developing and delivering innovative solutions for translational medicine and healthcare. Easily accessible around the world, GENEWIZ is the preferred partner at leading academic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agricultural, government, and clinical institutions. At GENEWIZ, it is their mission to contribute to the advancement of life sciences and technologies. Together with their clients, they can make a difference in the pursuit of scientific discoveries, better healthcare, a greener environment, and abundant food supplies. Their goal is to be the best in the world and the best for the world. Headquartered in South Plainfield, NJ, GENEWIZ is a privately-held global enterprise with locations in Boston, MA; Washington, DC Metro; Research Triangle Park, NC; San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; and Seattle, WA. International locations include Beijing, China; Suzhou, China; London, United Kingdom; Langen, Germany; and Tokyo, Japan.

BioForm Medical

Venture Round in 2004
BioForm Medical, Inc., a medical aesthetics company, focuses on developing and commercializing products that are used by physicians to enhance a patient's appearance. Its core product is RADIESSE, an injectable dermal filler used to provide aesthetic improvement for patients. It markets its products through sales representatives and third party distributors to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, and other physicians performing cosmetic procedures in the United States, Europe, and internationally.

Panomics

Seed Round in 2000
Panomics provides PQB solutions to its clients. It was founded in 2000 by Yuling Luo and Jason Li and is based in California.
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