Mission Bay Capital

Mission Bay Capital works with entrepreneurial scientists to build companies out of early research, on the view that startups are well placed to tackle problems such as chronic disease and environmental challenges. The firm provides early-stage funding to help prove out new technology before it draws mainstream backing. It also runs an incubator, MBC BioLabs, giving young companies laboratory facilities so they can start experiments from their first day rather than waiting to build their own space. Alongside capital and facilities, Mission Bay Capital connects founders to a network of advisors, industry partners, university contacts and co-investors, aiming to support growth beyond the initial investment. Its focus sits in the life-science and biotech space, where it positions itself as an early partner rather than a later-stage financier.