Foundation Fighting Blindness
Overview
Foundation Fighting Blindness is a non-profit organization that funds research into preventions, treatments, and cures for retinal degenerative diseases, and makes mission-related venture philanthropy investments in therapeutic companies through its Retinal Degeneration (RD) Fund.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Therapeutics | Jan 2026 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Atsena Therapeutics | Apr 2025 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Perceive Pharma | Feb 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| SparingVision | Sep 2022 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Perceive Biotherapeutics, Inc. | Jan 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
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Key People
Jeff Klaas
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Foundation Fighting Blindness based?
Foundation Fighting Blindness is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, United States.
When was Foundation Fighting Blindness founded?
Foundation Fighting Blindness was founded in 1971.
How many portfolio companies does Foundation Fighting Blindness have?
Foundation Fighting Blindness has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Foundation Fighting Blindness's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Beacon Therapeutics, Atsena Therapeutics, Perceive Pharma, SparingVision, Perceive Biotherapeutics, Inc..
What was Foundation Fighting Blindness's most recent investment shown here?
Foundation Fighting Blindness's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Beacon Therapeutics in 2026.
What sectors does Foundation Fighting Blindness focus on?
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What company stages does Foundation Fighting Blindness focus on?
Foundation Fighting Blindness typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Foundation Fighting Blindness's AUM?
Foundation Fighting Blindness's assets under management are estimated between $120.0M and $122.0M.