Flagship Pioneering, Inc. is a US-based venture capital firm that focuses on investing in the pharmaceutical, electronic, and medical device sectors. The firm typically engages in Series A through Series E funding rounds, with a strong presence in early to mid-stage investments. Flagship Pioneering is known for its substantial financial backing, often participating in significant funding rounds for innovative companies in its target sectors.
Notable portfolio companies include Moderna, Generate Biomedicines, Indigo Agriculture, and Denali Therapeutics. The firm is led by key decision-makers such as Noubar Afeyan, who is also affiliated with Moderna. Flagship Pioneering emphasizes a pioneering investment philosophy, aiming to create and support transformative companies. They offer unique value-add services such as strategic partnerships, exemplified by their collaboration with Pfizer to develop novel therapeutics for obesity.
Flagship Pioneering - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments130
Current Portfolio Count48
Total Portfolio Exits5
Top Investment Stages
Series A33 (29.2%)
Series B27 (23.9%)
Series Unknown24 (21.2%)
Series C22 (19.5%)
Series D7 (6.2%)
Stage Mix
Series A 29%Series B 24%Series Unknown 21%Series C 19%Series D 6%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Flagship Pioneering - Classification
- Also Known As
- Flagship Ventures Management, Inc.
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end