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Black Diamond Ventures (BDV) is a venture capital firm founded by Chris Lucas in 1998, based in California. The firm has over two decades of experience and operates from offices in Los Angeles and Los Gatos. BDV focuses on multi-stage investments, particularly in the biotech, deep tech, and med tech sectors.
BDV invests in companies primarily at Series B and later stages, with check sizes ranging from $2 million to $10 million. The firm emphasizes sectors such as biotechnology, deep technology, and medical technology, including artificial intelligence, big data, machine learning, materials science, and semiconductors.
Notable portfolio company includes Lyric Bio, Inc., which utilizes ultra-fast bioprinting technology to enhance therapeutics production.
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Yes, BDV often leads investment rounds, particularly in Series B and later stage companies.
BDV is open to follow-on investments, providing additional funding to support portfolio companies as they grow.
Specific fund size details are not disclosed, but BDV typically invests between $2 million and $10 million per company.
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