515 Ventures
Overview
515 Ventures is a venture capital investment firm based in Oakland, California. The firm prefers to invest in companies operating biotech, healthtech, and software sectors. The 515 Ventures team are seasoned entrepreneurs who want to mentor the next generation of hard-working, visionary entrepreneurs by offering operating advice alongside our investment capital.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chainguard | Jun 2022 | Series A | - |
| Modern Health | Dec 2020 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Mytra | Jul 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Method Security | Oct 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Kadence | Jul 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Frederic Kerrest
Managing Partner Founder
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is 515 Ventures based?
515 Ventures is headquartered in Oakland, California, United States.
When was 515 Ventures founded?
515 Ventures was founded in 2016.
How many portfolio companies does 515 Ventures have?
515 Ventures has 16 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in 515 Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Chainguard, Modern Health, Mytra, Method Security, Kadence.
What was 515 Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
515 Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Kadence in 2025.
What sectors does 515 Ventures focus on?
515 Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does 515 Ventures focus on?
515 Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is 515 Ventures's AUM?
515 Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.