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The Column Group

The Column Group

San Francisco, Californiathecolumngroup.com

Overview

The Column Group (TCG) is a venture ecosystem dedicated to fueling scientific innovation in the life sciences industry. TCG takes a novel approach to venture capital funding with an edge-to-edge investment model primarily focused on company formation but with the financial wherewithal for long-term private and public capital support. This model exists within an ecosystem of funds, each with a clear strategy and focus, and all with a mandate of maximizing success through collaborative action. TCG Platform funds, TCG Opportunity funds, TCG Labs-Soleil and TCG Crossover (TCGX) wield complementary approaches for deploying capital and work together to propel technology platforms, single assets and later-stage programs forward from inception through exit.

Year Founded

2006

Portfolio Companies

33

Investments

The Column Group investments
CompanyDateStageLead
TriGemX BioOct 2026Early FundingLead
Circle PharmaSep 2026Series ELead
InduProAug 2026Series BLead
Tortugas NeuroscienceAug 2026Series ALead
Remix TherapeuticsJun 2026Private PlacementCo-investor
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Key People

Peter Svennilson

Managing Partner and Founder

David Goeddel

Managing Partner

Tim Kutzkey

Managing Partner

Arnav Mehta

Venture Partner

Badreddin Edris

Venture Partner

Brian Wong

Venture Partner

John Josey

Venture Partner

Carla Daniel

Partner & Chief People Officer

Jeff Goater

Partner

Larry Lasky

Partner

Sarah Hymowitz

Partner

Michael Rape

iPartner

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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is The Column Group based?

The Column Group is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was The Column Group founded?

The Column Group was founded in 2006.

How many portfolio companies does The Column Group have?

The Column Group has 33 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in The Column Group's portfolio?

Recent investments visible on Caplight include TriGemX Bio, Circle Pharma, InduPro, Tortugas Neuroscience, Remix Therapeutics.

What was The Column Group's most recent investment?

The Column Group's most recent investment on Caplight was in TriGemX Bio in 2026.

What sectors does The Column Group focus on?

The Column Group 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, Consumer & Commerce, 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, Consumer & Commerce, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, FinTech.

What company stages does The Column Group focus on?

The Column Group typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

What is The Column Group's AUM?

The Column Group's assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Year Founded2006

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