Kiersten Stead

Managing Partner, DCVC Bio, DCVC (Data Collective)

Scientist-investor building deep tech life sciences platforms

San Francisco, CA4 notable investments

Pre-SeedSeedSeries A

Website LinkedIn 𝕏@2kstead DCVC (Data Collective)

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Background

Dr. Kiersten Stead co-founded DCVC Bio and has been investing in life sciences since 2011. A PhD molecular biologist and geneticist, she previously held roles at Monsanto Growth Ventures and Burrill & Company, and co-founded multiple life-science companies. She focuses on therapeutics, agriculture, and industrial biotechnology with deep-tech advantages.

Investment Thesis

Partner with entrepreneurs at company formation to launch on solid scientific and strategic foundations in therapeutics, agriculture, and synthetic biology.