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Elm Street Ventures, founded in 2006, is a Yale-focused venture fund based in New Haven, Connecticut. The firm primarily invests in seed and early-stage companies, particularly those connected to Yale University. Their investment range is between $500,000 and $1 million.
This fund targets companies with ties to Yale, especially those utilizing technology licensed from the university. Elm Street Ventures also considers startups in the greater New Haven area and exceptional non-Yale/non-New Haven companies where they can provide significant value. Key sectors include biotech, healthcare, climate, clean energy, and SaaS.
Notable portfolio companies include Arvinas, focused on cancer treatment through a novel protein degradation platform; P2 Science, developing green chemistry solutions; Allyx, targeting neurodegenerative diseases; Halda, utilizing a RIPTAC mechanism for cancer treatment; and Cybrexa, which leverages low-pH tumor microenvironments for selective targeting.
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Elm Street Ventures typically leads seed and early-stage rounds, particularly for companies with a strong connection to Yale University.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate significant progress and alignment with their investment thesis.
While specific fund size details are not disclosed, Elm Street Ventures focuses on initial investments ranging from $500,000 to $1 million.
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