Nucleate
Overview
Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. It is a student-run/trainee-led organization that facilitates the formation of new life science ventures through its flagship Activator program, which is a free, equity-free accelerator for academic founders. The organization started in 2019 and has grown into a global community with chapters in numerous regions, helping researchers turn their science into startups.
Portfolio Companies
11
Website
nucleate.xyzInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biogenesis | Oct 2022 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Orion Therapeutics | Sep 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Advanced Agriscience Inc. | Jan 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Nanograb | Dec 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Ascent Bio | Nov 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Nucleate based?
Nucleate is headquartered in Massachusetts.
When was Nucleate founded?
Founding year information for Nucleate is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Nucleate have?
Nucleate has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Nucleate's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Biogenesis, Orion Therapeutics, Advanced Agriscience Inc., Nanograb, Ascent Bio.
What was Nucleate's most recent investment shown here?
Nucleate's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Advanced Agriscience Inc. in 2025.
What sectors does Nucleate focus on?
Nucleate 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, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Nucleate focus on?
Nucleate typically invests at the MultiStage stage.