DARWIN VENTURES, LLC
DARWIN VENTURES, LLC is a Seed, Series C+ and early-stage fund in the US, Taiwan and Japan investing in Healthcare, technology and information-technology.
- Stages
- Seed, Series C+, early-stage
- Sectors
- Healthcare, technology, information-technology
- Invests in
- US-wide, Taiwan, Japan
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2002
- Assets under management
- $907.9M
- Website
- darwinvc.com
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Thesis
Darwin Ventures, LLC operates as a fund-of-funds, providing investors with diversified access to early-stage venture capital funds, primarily in the US technology, information technology, and healthcare sectors. Their strategy aims to mitigate risk through diversification across industry sectors and vintage years, targeting returns comparable to top-tier VC funds. They conduct thorough due diligence on potential fund investments, evaluating past performance, team expertise, and alignment of interests. While Darwin Ventures, LLC focuses on US funds, its related entity, Darwin Venture Management, also invests directly in angel, seed, and growth stages, with a geographic focus on Taiwan, Japan, and the US. As of September 30, 2025, Darwin Ventures, LLC reported approximately $907.9 million in AUM and manages 12 private funds. The firm was founded in 2002, with Frank R. Caufield, Jr. establishing it in 2004. Darwin Venture Management was founded in 2009.
Common questions
Does DARWIN VENTURES, LLC invest at the Seed stage?
Yes. DARWIN VENTURES, LLC lists Seed, Series C+ and early-stage among the stages it invests in.
Where does DARWIN VENTURES, LLC invest?
DARWIN VENTURES, LLC invests in the US, Taiwan and Japan.