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Nick Naclerio

Founding Partner at Illumina Ventures

Portola Valley, California

Overview 

Nick Naclerio is a Founding Partner at Illumina Ventures based in Portola Valley, California, with a focus on venture capital in the genomics and biotechnology sectors. He has a strong track record of investing in successful companies like Stilla Technologies and LetsGetChecked, and serves on the board of various biotech and life sciences organizations. Naclerio's career highlights include being involved in significant funding rounds such as Stilla Technologies' Series C and LetsGetChecked's Series D, showcasing his expertise in identifying and supporting promising startups in the health and technology sectors.

Work Experience 

  • Founding Partner

    2016 - Current

    Illumina ventures is an independently managed venture fund with Illumina as its majority limited partner. We invest in companies focused on advancing the field of genomics and pioneering new applications in life sciences research, healthcare, agriculture, environmental science, public safety and personal wellness. We invest primarily in early stage companies and typically syndicate with other leading institutional and strategic investors. www.illuminaventures.com

Illumina Ventures visions is to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome.

  • Board Member

    2020

Alamar Biosciences develops technologies for the detection and treatment of cancer and other diseases at the earliest possible time.

Raised $222,000,000.00 from Sands Capital Ventures, Pura Vida Investments, Sherpa Healthcare Partners and Qiming Venture Partners.

  • Board Member

    2020

  • Board Member

    2019

Cradle Genomics is a creator of a novel prenatal testing methodology

Raised $23,100,000.00 from Pacific West Bank.

  • Chairman Of The Board

    2018

  • Board Member

    2017

  • Board Member

    2017

Genome Medical is a telegenomics technology and services company allowing access to genomic-based medicine.

Raised $195,744,304.00 from Perceptive Advisors, Amgen Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Illumina Ventures, Casdin Capital, Revelation Partners, Echo Health Ventures, Avestria Ventures, HealthInvest Equity Partners and Kaiser Permanente Ventures.

  • Board Member

    2016

Serimmune is a company that studies immunity to find out how environmental factors affect health and disease.

Raised $21,448,253.00 from Illumina Ventures and Merck.

  • Board Member

    2016

Baebies develops early disease detection and comprehensive diagnostic solutions.

Raised $119,822,099.00 from National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, CARB-X and One North Carolina Small Business Program.

  • Board Member

    2017 - 2019

Biota is pioneering biosurveillance across industrial sectors

Raised $1,433,559.00 from XSeed Capital and Illumina Ventures.

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