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First Bight Ventures is a venture capital firm founded by Veronica Breckenridge and based in Houston, Texas. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in biomanufacturing companies, focusing on sustainable practices. They target sectors such as chemicals, agriculture, and textiles, with a commitment to transitioning from extraction-based models.
First Bight Ventures invests in early-stage biomanufacturing companies from seed to Series A funding. Their investment strategy emphasizes proven science, early commercial momentum, and exceptional founding teams. They target sectors including chemicals, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, automotive, and textiles, aiming for solutions that achieve cost parity with existing products.
First Bight Ventures has backed several notable companies, including Algenesis, which develops a microplastic-free material called Soleic; Persephone, focused on low-cost probiotics for gut health; and Visolis, producing carbon-negative chemicals from waste biomass. Other investments include VIA Biofuels, R2DIO, Capra Biosciences, and Industrial Microbes.
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Yes, First Bight Ventures often leads investment rounds, particularly in seed and Series A stages.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies demonstrating strong growth and commercial traction.
Specific fund size details are not disclosed, but the firm focuses on early-stage investments in biomanufacturing.
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