Venrock is proud to celebrate our 40th Anniversary and we have commemorated our history with the book, Shaping the Future, 40 Years of Innovation.
Investment Team
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The professionals at Venrock offer a balance of industry expertise, judgment, dedication and integrity that has made the firm an effective partner of entrepreneurial teams since our inception in 1969. By acting as a catalyst for company growth, Venrock delivers results through strategic insight, operating guidance and business development activities. The 22 investment professionals of Venrock bring extensive knowledge and domain expertise to our business-building partnerships with our portfolio companies. Our deep involvement at the board level increases the likelihood and scale of the entrepreneurs' success. Venrock has invested in 442 companies, 72% in IT and energy sectors, 28% in healthcare; 117 are currently held, 125 resulted in IPOs and 128 were M&A exits. Venrock's collaboration with entrepreneurs brings investment returns that have achieved consistently superior performance since 1969. Fourteen of our investment team have operational experience and 9 are former entrepreneurs and/or CEOs. Five investment principals earned Ph.D.s, five are M.D.s, 4 were educated as electrical engineers and computer scientists, one is a nuclear engineer, one is a lawyer, and 10 have M.B.A.s. The team brings 180 collective years experience in venture capital. Ultimately, it's about the investment team working closely with the entrepreneur to shape strategy, build organizations, attract talent and customers, and develop critical industry alliances. The Venrock endorsement adds value and increases visibility for the entrepreneur.
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