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Canaan Partners

United States$1M – $20M chequesUpdated May 2026

Deliberate 60/40 tech/healthcare split dedicated to de novo company formation, with a transparent debate-driven partner scoring system (1–4) and proven multi-generation continuity. With a clear focus on healthcare innovation, the firm brings both capital and domain expertise.

Cheque size
$1M – $20M
Stages
Operating in
How they invest
Not specified
Technologies
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