Amgen Ventures
Overview
Amgen Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Amgen, a global biotechnology company. Founded in 2004, the fund invests in emerging biotechnology companies to advance promising new medicines and technologies. Its investment areas include therapeutics, drug discovery platforms, and digital health, with a focus on Amgen's strategic therapeutic areas: oncology, inflammation, cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, bone health, and metabolic disorders. The fund provides early-stage capital and access to Amgen's scientific and development expertise. Since its inception, Amgen Ventures has invested in over 70 companies.
Portfolio Companies
42
Website
amgenbd.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| BioAge Labs | Feb 2024 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Obsidian Therapeutics | Sep 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Tizona Therapeutics | Mar 2016 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Senti Biosciences | Jun 2022 | Reverse Merger | Co-investor |
| Strand Therapeutics | Aug 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Amgen Ventures based?
Amgen Ventures is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, United States.
When was Amgen Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Amgen Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Amgen Ventures have?
Amgen Ventures has 42 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Amgen Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include BioAge Labs, Obsidian Therapeutics, Tizona Therapeutics, Senti Biosciences, Strand Therapeutics.
What was Amgen Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Amgen Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Strand Therapeutics in 2025.
What sectors does Amgen Ventures focus on?
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What company stages does Amgen Ventures focus on?
Amgen Ventures typically invests at the Mid stage.