James Hardiman
VCGeneral Partner, DCVC (Data Collective)
Biotech AI and quantum computing investor since 2013
San Francisco, CA4 notable investments
SeedSeries ASeries B+
BioAIDeep TechHealthcareDataRobotics
Background
James Hardiman has been investing at DCVC since 2013 with professional experience spanning large-scale data analysis in healthcare, new materials R&D, and semiconductor processing. He holds a BS in engineering physics from UC Berkeley and an MBA from University of Chicago Booth. He focuses on technologies characterizing biological systems, robotics and automation, and companies applying AI to vertical problems.
Investment Thesis
Invest in technologies that better characterize, model, or manipulate biological systems; robotics and automation; and vertical AI applications.
Investment Focus
Stages
SeedSeries ASeries B+
Sectors
BioAIDeep TechHealthcareDataRobotics
Based in: San Francisco, CA (North America)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026