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Jonathan Lim

04/30/25

@ a16z

Both the biotech and film industries require a portfolio approach to investment, as the probability of success for any given project is uncertain.

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From Surgeon to Biotech CEO with Jonathan Lim

@ a16z

From Surgeon to Biotech CEO with Jonathan Lim

04/30/25

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Elizabeth Iorns

09/14/17

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Biotech fundraising is increasingly resembling traditional paths seen in software, with many funds showing interest in innovative science companies.

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Jonathan Lim

04/30/25

@ a16z

The last few years have been sobering for the biotech industry, highlighting the need to adapt quickly to survive amidst fierce competition for attention from investors, partners, and talent.

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Elizabeth Iorns

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Successful biotech funds often incubate ideas internally before spinning them out as independent companies, which has proven effective in the industry.

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Paul Buchheit

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Investing in things that aren't software is okay if you believe in the founder's expertise; there are many great opportunities in biotech that could lead to significant exits.

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Paul Buchheit

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When evaluating biotech companies, the demand for their product is often clear, but the challenge lies in their ability to deliver on that promise.

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Elizabeth Iorns

09/14/17

@ Y Combinator

The focus for biotech companies is on de-risking their technology by obtaining experimental data and developing a viable therapeutic intervention, which is crucial before entering clinical trials.

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Elizabeth Iorns

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There is a growing interest from early-stage technology investors in funding biotech companies, with many successfully raising significant seed funding.

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Elizabeth Iorns

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Biotech founders often make the mistake of not conducting the essential experiments needed to validate their ideas, fearing that failure could jeopardize their startups.

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Investing in startups is high-risk, and potential investors should be prepared for both significant upside and possible losses.