Section 32

Section 32, established in 2017, is a California-based investment firm led by Bill Maris, the former CEO of GV (Google Ventures). The company focuses on early-stage investments in life science, healthcare, and technology sectors across the United States. It primarily invests between USD 5 to USD 10 million in 25 to 30 companies per fund, with a goal to accelerate the discovery, development, and distribution of innovative technologies that enhance the human condition. The firm's portfolio spans various tech subsectors, including artificial intelligence, enterprise software, cybersecurity, fintech, quantum computing, computational biology, and biotechnology.

Andrew Harrison

Managing Partner and CEO

Steven J. Kafka

General Partner

Bill Maris

Founder

Michael J. Pellini

Managing Partner

Wesley Tillu

Partner

Past deals in Genetics

Character Biosciences

Series B in 2025
Character Therapeutics is a patient-driven therapeutics company that uses genomics, longitudinal clinical and imaging data, machine learning, and novel experimental approaches to identify the molecular drivers of disease progression and develop innovative targeted medicines. Its dedication to patients is reflected in the high standards set to ensure privacy, data security, ethics, scientific rigor, and a meaningful impact on patient health. To enable clinical genomic research, the company collaborates with patients, providers, payers, and scientists to create deeply phenotyped patient cohorts.

Basecamp Research

Series B in 2024
Basecamp Research is a pioneering company specializing in the mapping of biodiversity to facilitate the AI-driven design of biological systems. By utilizing BaseGraphâ„¢, an advanced AI design platform, the company refines and customizes novel proteins tailored to specific industrial, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications. This innovative approach leverages a high-resolution map of global genetic biodiversity, allowing Basecamp Research to comprehend the genetic, evolutionary, and environmental contexts of proteins. As a result, the company can create targeted proteins without resorting to costly and lengthy directed evolution processes. Composed of a diverse team of explorers, scientists, and policy experts, Basecamp Research is committed to understanding and preserving nature's diversity while delivering transformative solutions to pressing global challenges.

ROME Therapeutics

Series B in 2023
ROME Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2019, the company utilizes the repeatome, which encompasses extensive segments of genetic material previously regarded as "junk DNA," to identify new drug targets and advance multiple discovery programs. ROME Therapeutics has assembled a team of experts in oncology, immunology, virology, and machine learning to drive its research and development efforts, aiming to harness this uncharted area of biology for effective treatments. Through its work, ROME seeks to provide healthcare professionals with powerful new options for addressing complex medical challenges.

Function Oncology

Series A in 2023
Function Oncology is a precision medicine company focused on transforming cancer treatment through its innovative CRISPR-powered personalized functional genomics platform. This platform enables the identification of therapeutic opportunities tailored to individual patients, allowing for a deeper understanding of cancer at a patient-specific level. By leveraging advanced genomic techniques, Function Oncology aims to develop targeted cancer therapies that address the unique characteristics of each patient's disease, ultimately advancing the future of cancer care.

Nested Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Nested Therapeutics is a stealth biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2021. The company specializes in the development of precision oncology therapies aimed at targeting specific cancer genes. By identifying new driver mutations, Nested Therapeutics employs a platform that integrates insights from genomics, computational chemistry, proteomics, and artificial intelligence to discover novel small-molecule drugs. This innovative approach enables healthcare professionals to administer more effective precision medications, ultimately improving treatment outcomes for cancer patients.

Character Biosciences

Series A in 2022
Character Therapeutics is a patient-driven therapeutics company that uses genomics, longitudinal clinical and imaging data, machine learning, and novel experimental approaches to identify the molecular drivers of disease progression and develop innovative targeted medicines. Its dedication to patients is reflected in the high standards set to ensure privacy, data security, ethics, scientific rigor, and a meaningful impact on patient health. To enable clinical genomic research, the company collaborates with patients, providers, payers, and scientists to create deeply phenotyped patient cohorts.

Aspen Neuroscience

Series B in 2022
Aspen Neuroscience, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing innovative therapies for neurological conditions, particularly Parkinson's disease. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to create patient-specific cell therapies. Its product pipeline includes ANPD001, an autologous neuron replacement therapy for sporadic Parkinson's disease, and ANPD002, a gene-edited version targeting familial forms of the disease. By combining genomic approaches with stem cell biology, Aspen Neuroscience aims to address significant unmet medical needs and modify the progression of Parkinson's disease through personalized and restorative treatments.

Arbor Biotechnologies

Series B in 2021
Arbor Biotechnologies, Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, operates as a bio-discovery company in the biotechnology sector. The company focuses on developing genomic tools that enhance human health and sustainability. Utilizing a combination of artificial intelligence, genome sequencing, gene synthesis, and high-throughput screening, Arbor's platform accelerates the discovery of proteins and facilitates human diagnostic development. The technology aggregates genomic sequence data through AI and machine learning, enabling drug developers to replace entire genes and precisely correct mutations. This approach aims to streamline the development of curative treatments for previously incurable genetic diseases, ultimately improving the lives of patients affected by such conditions.

ROME Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
ROME Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2019, the company utilizes the repeatome, which encompasses extensive segments of genetic material previously regarded as "junk DNA," to identify new drug targets and advance multiple discovery programs. ROME Therapeutics has assembled a team of experts in oncology, immunology, virology, and machine learning to drive its research and development efforts, aiming to harness this uncharted area of biology for effective treatments. Through its work, ROME seeks to provide healthcare professionals with powerful new options for addressing complex medical challenges.

Singular Genomics

Convertible Note in 2021
Singular Genomics is a life science technology company that develops innovative sequencing platforms. Its core product, the Singular Sequencing Engine, powers two integrated solutions: G4 for next-generation sequencing (NGS) markets, offering high accuracy and speed; and PX, which combines single-cell analysis, spatial analysis, genomics, and proteomics in one versatile multi-omics instrument. These products aim to empower researchers and clinicians across diverse fields such as basic biology, oncology, immunology, and more.

TwinStrand Biosciences

Series B in 2021
TwinStrand Biosciences, established in 2015 and based in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in advancing DNA sequencing technology. The company's core innovation, Duplex Sequencing, enhances sequencing accuracy by over 10,000 times, enabling the detection of previously invisible mutations. This breakthrough technology has wide-ranging applications, including oncology, infectious disease diagnosis, organ transplant monitoring, genetic health, and forensics.

C2i Genomics

Series B in 2021
C2i Genomics, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in whole genome analysis solutions aimed at monitoring tumor recurrence in post-resection cancer patients. Founded in 2019 and based in New York with a research and development center in Haifa, Israel, the company offers liquid biopsy services that detect subtle changes in tumor DNA to assess cancer recurrence and progression. Its technology supports a bio-platform approach applicable across various cancer types, enhancing the effectiveness of treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Additionally, C2i Genomics provides cloud-based cancer diagnostic services to pharmaceutical and diagnostic organizations, enabling healthcare professionals to monitor treatment responses and detect potential treatment failures or disease recurrence more effectively than traditional methods.

GeneDx Holding

Series C in 2020
GeneDx is a company dedicated to providing personalized and actionable health insights that enhance diagnosis and treatment, ultimately improving health outcomes. Positioned at the intersection of diagnostics and data science, GeneDx combines decades of genomic expertise with the capability to interpret clinical data at scale. The company focuses on accelerating the application of genomic information and large-scale clinical data to establish precision medicine as a standard practice in healthcare. GeneDx leads the transformation of healthcare through its comprehensive exome and genome testing services, leveraging one of the largest rare disease data sets in the world. The business operates through two segments: GeneDx, which generates the majority of its revenue, and Legacy Sema4 diagnostics.

Aspen Neuroscience

Series A in 2020
Aspen Neuroscience, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing innovative therapies for neurological conditions, particularly Parkinson's disease. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to create patient-specific cell therapies. Its product pipeline includes ANPD001, an autologous neuron replacement therapy for sporadic Parkinson's disease, and ANPD002, a gene-edited version targeting familial forms of the disease. By combining genomic approaches with stem cell biology, Aspen Neuroscience aims to address significant unmet medical needs and modify the progression of Parkinson's disease through personalized and restorative treatments.

Aspen Neuroscience

Seed Round in 2019
Aspen Neuroscience, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing innovative therapies for neurological conditions, particularly Parkinson's disease. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to create patient-specific cell therapies. Its product pipeline includes ANPD001, an autologous neuron replacement therapy for sporadic Parkinson's disease, and ANPD002, a gene-edited version targeting familial forms of the disease. By combining genomic approaches with stem cell biology, Aspen Neuroscience aims to address significant unmet medical needs and modify the progression of Parkinson's disease through personalized and restorative treatments.

GeneDx Holding

Series B in 2019
GeneDx is a company dedicated to providing personalized and actionable health insights that enhance diagnosis and treatment, ultimately improving health outcomes. Positioned at the intersection of diagnostics and data science, GeneDx combines decades of genomic expertise with the capability to interpret clinical data at scale. The company focuses on accelerating the application of genomic information and large-scale clinical data to establish precision medicine as a standard practice in healthcare. GeneDx leads the transformation of healthcare through its comprehensive exome and genome testing services, leveraging one of the largest rare disease data sets in the world. The business operates through two segments: GeneDx, which generates the majority of its revenue, and Legacy Sema4 diagnostics.

Cradle Genomics

Series A in 2019
Cradle Genomics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on advancing non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) through comprehensive fetal genetic analysis and pregnancy health screening solutions. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Diego, California, with research and development operations in Detroit, Michigan, the company aims to enhance the knowledge available to expectant parents. Cradle Genomics specializes in analyzing fetal cells collected during the first trimester, allowing for rapid and safe testing that poses no risk to the mother or developing fetus. By providing critical insights early in pregnancy, Cradle Genomics empowers women to make informed health decisions.

Embark

Series A in 2019
Embark offers dog DNA testing that ends preventable diseases in dogs. It was founded by top experts in genomics, computational biology, and software design to sell an industry-leading dog DNA test. They use a clinical-grade CLIA-certified SNP chip to provide the most accurate and comprehensive results (200,000+ genetic markers) available on the market. Their data contributes to proprietary genetics research that will help dog owners optimize nutrition, exercise, allergies, and prevent a variety of heritable conditions. Their technological advantage, intellectual capital, and research-focus enable them to push canine health toward our shared vision of preventative veterinary care.

Celularity

Venture Round in 2018
Celularity is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on advancing cellular medicine through the development of off-the-shelf placental-derived allogeneic cell therapies. Its product pipeline includes unmodified and genetically modified natural killer (NK) cells, CAR-engineered T cells, and mesenchymal-like adherent stromal cells. The company targets various health conditions, including cancer, immunologic disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative illnesses. Celularity leverages the unique biology of the placenta, aiming to create effective and accessible therapies to address significant unmet medical needs. In addition to its cell therapy initiatives, Celularity operates a bio-banking segment, which contributes substantially to its revenue.

Embark

Seed Round in 2017
Embark offers dog DNA testing that ends preventable diseases in dogs. It was founded by top experts in genomics, computational biology, and software design to sell an industry-leading dog DNA test. They use a clinical-grade CLIA-certified SNP chip to provide the most accurate and comprehensive results (200,000+ genetic markers) available on the market. Their data contributes to proprietary genetics research that will help dog owners optimize nutrition, exercise, allergies, and prevent a variety of heritable conditions. Their technological advantage, intellectual capital, and research-focus enable them to push canine health toward our shared vision of preventative veterinary care.
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