About Versant Ventures
Versant Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 1999. It is primarily based out of Basel, Switzerland. As of Nov 2025, Versant Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 191 companies, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series A round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Life Sciences to High Tech and Enterprise Applications. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series C round of Dayra Therapeutics Overall, Versant Ventures portfolio has seen 29 IPOs and 89 acquisitions including key companies like Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Insulet and Inari Medical. A lot of funds co-invest with Versant Ventures, with names like New Enterprise Associates sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Versant Ventures has team of 47 people including 19 partners.Key Metrics
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Versant Ventures' List of Top Investments
Versant Ventures has a portfolio of 191 companies. Their most notable investments are in Cimeio Therapeutics and LensX Lasers.Their portfolio spans across United States, Switzerland, Canada and 11 more locations. They have invested in Life Sciences, High Tech, Enterprise Applications and 11 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Series B and 8 more. Here is the list of top investments by Versant Ventures:
Developer of novel biopharmaceutical medicines for unmet medical needs. It focuses on developing and delivering life-changing medications to patients with limited or no treatment options. The company's pipeline includes various therapeutic areas, and it supports its medicines with robust clinical trial programs and patient support resources. Research efforts prioritize patient needs, driving advancements in understanding and treating specific conditions. The company also engages in corporate giving and sustainability initiatives.
Key facts about Jazz Pharmaceuticals
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: Dublin (Ireland)
- Annual Revenue: $527M as on Dec 31, 2020
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $265M
- Employee Count: 3,619 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Adams Street Partners, Thoma Bravo and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jul 07, 2009, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Insulet
Manufacturer of wearable, tubeless insulin delivery systems for diabetes management. The company develops and provides simple, connected devices for continuous insulin delivery. These devices offer an alternative to multiple daily injections. The company focuses on research and development to improve its technologies.
Key facts about Insulet
- Founded Year: 2000
- Location: Boston (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $2.03B as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $120M
- Employee Count: 4,957 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Piper Jaffray, Deerfield and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jun 03, 2014, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Pioneering innovative medical devices for venous thromboembolism treatment. The company is dedicated to elevating the standard of care for venous thromboembolism (VTE) patients through innovative products and clinical evidence. They specialize in mechanical thrombectomy systems designed for the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and in-stent thrombosis. Their solutions include devices for venous access and blood return systems, aiming to maximize thrombus removal and restore access. They offer educational programs, reimbursement resources, and support for healthcare providers and patients. The company focuses on research and development to advance VTE treatment and improve patient outcomes.
Key facts about Inari Medical
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Irvine (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $494M as on Dec 31, 2023
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $51.9M
- Employee Count: 696 as on Dec 31, 2022
- Investors: HTIF, Gilde Healthcare and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Mar 29, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
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4. Passage Bio
Developer of gene therapies for CNS rare diseases. The company has developed AAV-delivered therapeutics for the treatment of rare monogenic central nervous system diseases. Its lead programs are focused on GM1 gangliosidosis, frontotemporal dementia, and Krabbe disease.
Key facts about Passage Bio
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Philadelphia (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $226M
- Employee Count: 53 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: HTIF, Boxer Capital and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Sep 09, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. RayzeBio
Key facts about RayzeBio
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: San Diego (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $426M
- Employee Count: 244 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Logos, Wellington and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Aug 25, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Versant Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Versant Ventures has invested in 191 companies over the last 26 years, with an average of 6 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 5 investments. Its most recent first time investment was in Dayra Therapeutics and most recent follow-on round was in 858 Therapeutics.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
2024 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
2023 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
2022 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
2021 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
2020 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
2019 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
2018 | 12 | 7 | 19 |
2017 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
Versant Ventures' Investments by Stage
Versant Ventures has made 82 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $41M, 41 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $22.5M and 28 investments in Series C stage with an average round size of $43M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 82 |
Series B | 41 |
Series C | 28 |
Series D | 5 |
Post IPO | 4 |
Others | 12 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Versant Ventures' Investments by Sector
Versant Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Life Sciences, High Tech, Enterprise Applications, Healthcare and HealthTech. Notably, it has invested in 153 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 153 Tech companies, 43 Software companies and at least 20 companies focusing on Tech hardware.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Life Sciences | 139 |
High Tech | 26 |
Enterprise Applications | 24 |
Healthcare | 22 |
HealthTech | 16 |
Others | 28 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Versant Ventures' Investments by Geography
Versant Ventures has made most investments in United States (146), followed by Switzerland where it has made 13 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 146 |
Switzerland | 13 |
Canada | 4 |
France | 2 |
China | 1 |
Others | 8 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Versant Ventures' recent investments
Versant Ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Versant Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Nov 24, 2025 | United States | Series C | 9356 | ||
Sep 16, 2025 | United States | Series A | 6851 | ||
Apr 24, 2025 | Switzerland | Series A | 7817 | ||
Jan 28, 2025 | United States | Series A | 4842 | [+2] | |
Jan 09, 2025 | United States | Series A | 1515 | [+3] |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Versant Ventures' Portfolio
29 of Versant Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. Minerva Surgical got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Oct 2021 at marketcap of $343M and Jade Biosciences got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ).Here are Versant Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 22, 2021 | - | - | 1660 | |
Jul 02, 2021 | Oct 23, 2024 | Post IPO | 9282 | |
Jun 25, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 | Series A | 1742 | |
Jun 24, 2021 | May 26, 2020 | Series A | 4721 | |
Jun 18, 2021 | Jul 01, 2019 | Series C | 2376 |
Acquired companies in Versant Ventures' Portfolio
89 companies from Versant Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition were NeuWave in Feb 2026 by Quantum Surgical.Here are Versant Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 24, 2026 | May 28, 2015 | Series C | 3446 | |
Nov 14, 2025 | Jun 22, 2017 | Series A | 6888 | |
Oct 24, 2025 | May 18, 2016 | Post IPO | 9104 | |
Oct 09, 2025 | Jun 22, 2018 | Series A | 5171 | |
Aug 04, 2025 | May 23, 2018 | Series A | 7211 |
Team profile of Versant Ventures
Versant Ventures has a team of 47 members including 19 Partners, 12 Venture Partners and 5 Principals located in United States, Switzerland and 2 more locations. Versant Ventures' team sits on the board of 3 companies.Here is a list of top team members in Versant Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Orange County | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | - | |
Partner | Arlesheim | - | - | |
Partner | United States | - | - | |
Partner | San Francisco | - | - | |
Partner | Vancouver | - | - | |
Partner | Minneapolis | - | - | |
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | Palo Alto | - | - |
Co-investors of Versant Ventures
Over the past 26 years, 672 investors have co-invested in Versant Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Versant Ventures: HHS, Venrock and 93 others have invested in rounds before Versant Ventures. There are 7 companies where HHS has invested before Versant Ventures and 3 companies where Venrock has invested before Versant Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Versant Ventures: 242 investors entered a company along with Versant Ventures. These include investors like New Enterprise Associates (14 companies).
- Invested after Versant Ventures: A total of 335 investors have invested in Versant Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Orbimed (11 companies), RA Capital Management (10 companies) and SVB (9 companies).
Recent News related to Versant Ventures
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Versant Ventures Announces Launch of Dayra Therapeutics With Foundational Biogen Partnershipintelligence360•Dec 18, 2025•Versant Ventures, Biogen
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Dayra Therapeutics Secures Over $70M in Committed FundingFinSMEs•Nov 24, 2025•Biogen, Versant Ventures, Dayra Therapeutics
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Gate Bioscience Announces $65 Million Series B Financing to Advance Oral Molecular Gate MedicinesBenzinga•Nov 13, 2025•Gate Bioscience, Lilly, Forbion, Google Ventures and 3 others
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Helicore Biopharma’s $65 Million Series A Financing RoundGlobal Legal Chronicle•Feb 24, 2025•Orbimed, Versant Ventures, Helicore Biopharma
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U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors LLC Invests $7.70 Million in Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL)MarketBeat•Feb 02, 2025•US Capital Advisors, Welltower, Laurel Wealth Advisors, Fortitude Re and 3 others
