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Humboldt Fund

United States$100K – $5M chequesUpdated May 2026

Exclusive synthetic biology investor centered on companies replacing industrial inputs with biology-based alternatives, led by a UCSF-trained PhD cell biologist providing deep research expertise and global Latin America–Europe reach. Through targeted capital deployment, the fund plays an active role in the startup ecosystem.

Cheque size
$100K – $5M
Operating in
How they invest
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Technologies
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