Versant Ventures

Versant Ventures is a healthcare-focused venture capital firm founded in 1999 and based in San Francisco, with offices in Canada, the United States, and Europe. The firm invests across the healthcare sector at all stages of company development, with emphasis on discovery and development of novel therapeutics. It leverages deep investment, operating, and scientific expertise to take a hands-on approach to building companies. Since its inception, more than 65 portfolio companies have achieved successful acquisitions or IPOs, reflecting its track record of helping startups advance therapies, devices, and life sciences ventures. The firm focuses on medical devices, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences, including oncology. It aims to support early-stage and growth-stage companies across the United States, Canada, and Europe, enabling development across the healthcare continuum.