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EcoR1 Capital

EcoR1 Capital

San Francisco, Californiaecor1cap.com

Overview

EcoR1 Capital is a biotech-focused investment advisory firm that invests in public and private biotechnology companies globally.

Year Founded

2012

Portfolio Companies

32

Investments

EcoR1 Capital investments
CompanyDateStageLead
MorphicSep 2018Series BCo-investor
ARVIONNov 2023Private PlacementLead
CellaresAug 2019Series ACo-investor
Eikon TherapeuticsJan 2022Series BLead
FreenomeAug 2020Series CCo-investor
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Key People

Adam Schayowitz

Operating Partner

Caroline Stout

Partner

Catherine McWilliams

Director Of Partner Relations

Basheer Zada

Principal

Sarah Spencer

Principal

Scott Platshon

Investor

Maddie Gehrich

Investor Relations Associate

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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is EcoR1 Capital based?

EcoR1 Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was EcoR1 Capital founded?

EcoR1 Capital was founded in 2012.

How many portfolio companies does EcoR1 Capital have?

EcoR1 Capital has 32 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in EcoR1 Capital's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Morphic, ARVION, Cellares, Eikon Therapeutics, Freenome.

What was EcoR1 Capital's most recent investment shown here?

EcoR1 Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in ARVION in 2023.

What sectors does EcoR1 Capital focus on?

EcoR1 Capital focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.

What company stages does EcoR1 Capital focus on?

EcoR1 Capital typically invests at the Mid stage.

What is EcoR1 Capital's AUM?

EcoR1 Capital's assets under management are estimated between $1.7B and $3.9B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Year Founded2012

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