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Founded by William Hambrecht, WR Hambrecht + Co has been operational for over 50 years and is based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in providing early growth capital to companies worldwide, having supported over 500 companies to date. Their investment approach includes launching multiple venture funds, both generalist and healthcare-focused.
WR Hambrecht + Co invests in pre-seed to Series B and growth equity stages, primarily in the technology and healthcare sectors. Their strategy is informed by Disruption Theory, which targets lower-cost market segments and underserved customers. Typical check sizes are not specified, but they emphasize early disruptive companies.
Notable portfolio companies include Tasso, which developed a virtually painless blood collection device; Color Health, providing technology for large-scale health initiatives; FUV (Arcimoto), a manufacturer of affordable electric vehicles; Proov, focusing on at-home fertility diagnostics; Tango, a live streaming app; and PatientsLikeMe, a personalized health network.
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