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Sebastian Bernales
General Partner at Humboldt Fund
San Francisco, California
Overview
Sebastian Bernales is currently a General Partner at Humboldt Fund in San Francisco, California, with a background in BioTech investments. He has held leadership roles in companies like Praxis Biotech and has served on the boards of successful startups like Metagenomi.
Bernales has made significant investments in companies like HAYA Therapeutics and Metagenomi, showcasing his expertise in the BioTech sector and his ability to identify promising startups at various funding stages.
Work Experience
General Partner
2020 - Current
Board Observer
2021
Board Member
2020
Co-Founder
2017
Metagenomi uses metagenomics and machine learning to discover novel genome editing systems for therapeutics development.
Raised $456,973,182.00 from Novo Holdings, SymBiosis LLC, Catalio Capital Management, Leaps by Bayer, Moderna, Leaps by Bayer, Frazier Healthcare Partners, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Millennium Management.
CEO & Co-Founder
2016
Venture Partner
2020
Board Member
2021
Scientific Advisor
2018
Scientific Advisor
2017
Levita Magnetics develops an innovative magnetic surgical platform that serves as a catalyst of less invasive surgery.
Raised $27,000,000.00 from Carao Ventures, Ballast Capital and MedTex Ventures.
Founder
2016
Board Member
2008
EcoScience is a non-profit organization that facilitates the much-needed dialogue between science and society by supporting science education and conservation.