Kineticos Ventures
Overview
Kineticos Ventures is the venture capital arm of Kineticos, a life sciences consulting firm, that invests in early-stage life science companies with a focus on oncology, neurosciences, and rare diseases.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promaxo | May 2020 | Series B Extension | Lead |
| Inceptor Bio | Feb 2025 | Series A Extension | - |
| Experic | Oct 2024 | Growth Equity | Co-investor |
| Kincell Bio | May 2025 | VC Round | Lead |
| ECM Therapeutics, Inc. | May 2018 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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Key People
Shailesh Maingi
Founder And Managing Partner
Frank Lis
General Partner
Douglas Thomson
Venture Partner
Keith Capecci
Principal
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Kineticos Ventures based?
Kineticos Ventures is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.
When was Kineticos Ventures founded?
Kineticos Ventures was founded in 2021.
How many portfolio companies does Kineticos Ventures have?
Kineticos Ventures has 16 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Kineticos Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Promaxo, Inceptor Bio, Experic, Kincell Bio, ECM Therapeutics, Inc..
What was Kineticos Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Kineticos Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Kincell Bio in 2025.
What sectors does Kineticos Ventures focus on?
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What company stages does Kineticos Ventures focus on?
Kineticos Ventures typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Kineticos Ventures's AUM?
Kineticos Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.