About Us
Our team
Built by Investors. Driven by Operators. Committed to Founders.
At StarLab Ventures, our strength comes from the depth and diversity of our leadership team — a powerhouse group of seasoned venture capitalists, C-suite executives, and company builders with a proven track record of scaling high-growth startups and launching industry-defining brands.
With deep roots in the San Francisco Bay Area and a national reach, our partners have successfully led, grown, and exited companies across life sciences, deep tech, clean technologies, and other emerging sectors.
We specialize in early-stage venture capital, delivering more than funding by offering:
- Executive-level mentorship & advisory
- Go-to-market strategy & growth planning
- Regulatory navigation & compliance support
- Talent acquisition & leadership team development
- Series A preparation & investor readiness
- Operational scaling & exit planning
Our partners bring hands-on experience from biotech, diagnostics, advanced manufacturing, and SaaS, enabling our portfolio companies to move faster, make smarter decisions, and unlock long-term value.
Whether you’re securing early-stage funding, scaling your operations, or preparing for a premium exit, StarLab Ventures delivers the strategic guidance and operator-driven insight to help you succeed.
We’re not just investors — we’re experienced operators with a founder-first mindset, a deep understanding of innovation, and a shared mission to turn bold ideas into market-leading companies.
Our history
Rooted in Expertise. Built for Impact.
StarLab Ventures was founded to empower early-stage startups and scientific innovators with the venture capital, executive-level expertise, and strategic connections required to accelerate growth and achieve market leadership.
Our story begins with a team of seasoned venture capital investors, C-suite executives, and serial entrepreneurs who have successfully built and scaled companies from concept to commercialization across life sciences, deep tech, and frontier technologies.
With a strong foundation in the Bay Area and a national investment reach, StarLab Ventures is backed by decades of hands-on operational experience and deep roots within the innovation ecosystem. Our partners are recognized subject matter experts in:
- Biotechnology & Diagnostics
- Advanced Manufacturing
- High-Performance & Scientific Computing
- Cleanroom-Enabled & Regulated Environments
We bring founders not just funding, but the strategic insight, credibility, and operational support needed to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, scale teams, and capitalize on key growth opportunities.
At StarLab Ventures, we don’t just invest in ideas — we partner with founders to build enduring, high-impact businesses. Our mission is grounded in value creation, scientific innovation, and helping bold ideas shape the future of global industries.
Our mission
Our Mission: Fueling Breakthrough Innovation from Seed to Scale
At StarLab Ventures, our mission is to empower visionary founders and early-stage innovators with the capital, strategic guidance, and operational expertise needed to turn breakthrough ideas into scalable, market-defining companies.
We invest early and decisively in bold technologies that challenge convention, address critical global challenges, and unlock long-term enterprise value. With a core focus on life sciences, deep tech, and other emerging industries, we go beyond funding to deliver:
- Sector-specific expertise
- Hands-on operational support
- Access to a national network of advisors, technical specialists, and industry leaders
From seed to scale, we partner with founders who are building the future — accelerating innovation, shaping industries, and delivering lasting impact.