Domain Associates, founded in 1985, is a venture capital firm that exclusively invests in life science companies advancing human health. The firm typically participates in Series A, B, and C funding rounds, with a strong focus on biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and diagnostic companies. Domain Associates has managed multiple biotech VC funds and has a significant presence in the life sciences sector.
Notable portfolio companies include Antios Therapeutics, Align Technology, and Veracyte. Key partners at Domain Associates include James Blair, Brian Halak, and Kim Kamdar. The firm is known for its deep industry expertise and extensive network, offering strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies. This value-add approach helps startups navigate the complexities of the healthcare market and achieve successful exits through IPOs and M&A events.
Domain Associates - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments148
Current Portfolio Count52
Total Portfolio Exits10
Top Investment Stages
Series B41 (30.8%)
Series A35 (26.3%)
Series C23 (17.3%)
Series Unknown19 (14.3%)
Series D15 (11.3%)
Stage Mix
Series B 31%Series A 26%Series C 17%Series Unknown 14%Series D 11%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Domain Associates - Classification
- Also Known As
- Domain Associates L.L.C.
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 620000Health Care and Social Assistance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 623000Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 8000Health Services
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 8040Offices And Clinics Of Other Health Practitioners
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
- 8049Offices And Clinics Of Health Practitioners, Not Elsewhere Classified
- ISIC
- 2100Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products
- 6820Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
- 6910Legal activities
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- NAICS
- 320000Manufacturing
- 325400Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
- 530000Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
- 531000Real Estate
- 531300Activities Related to Real Estate
- 531390Other Activities Related to Real Estate
- 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 541110Offices of Lawyers
- 541714Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- 325000Chemical Manufacturing
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 541100Legal Services
- 541700Scientific Research and Development Services
- 325410Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- 541710Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- 325412Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
- SIC
- 6500Real Estate
- 6530Real Estate Agents And Managers
- 6531Real Estate Agents And Managers
- 8100Legal Services
- 8110Legal Services
- 8111Legal Services
- 2800Chemicals And Allied Products
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 8700Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services
- 2830Drugs
- 6720Investment Offices
- 8730Research, Development, And Testing Services
- 2834Pharmaceutical Preparations
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
- 8731Commercial Physical and Biological Research