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Chimera Ventures operates as a venture capital firm, actively deploying capital into pre-seed and seed stage startups that are driving innovation within the deep tech and med tech sectors. The firm focuses on identifying and supporting companies that are pioneering significant breakthroughs and developing advanced solutions in these technically intensive fields. Its investment strategy is centered on backing foundational technologies with the potential for substantial market impact.
The firm was founded by Jaime Hernandez, who serves as Founder and General Partner. Hernandez established Chimera Ventures after a distinguished career as a corporate real estate executive, having held leadership positions at major corporations including BMW, Shell, and Xerox. This background in large-scale corporate operations and strategic development provides a unique perspective to the firm's investment approach.
Chimera Ventures partners with early-stage companies, providing capital and strategic guidance to navigate their initial growth phases. The firm's overarching vision is to cultivate high-potential ventures that are poised to disrupt existing paradigms and reshape the future of deep technology and medical advancements. It aims to deliver high returns by supporting ambitious founders who are challenging the status quo.
Chimera Ventures has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $70.0M Series A in Elwood Technologies in May 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2022 | Elwood Technologies | $70.0M Series A | Dawn Capital, Mathew Mcdermott | Adverb Ventures, Coelius Capital, Colle Capital, CSC Venture Capital, Kevin Ding, Homebrew, Khosla Ventures, LocalGlobe, MMC Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Prelude Ventures, Target Global, Andy Rankin, Anshu Sharma, Anthony Soohoo, DON Hutchison, Marc Mccabe, Vishal Makhijani, Barclays, BlockFi, CommerzVentures, Digital Currency Group, Flow Traders, Galaxy Digital |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Classplus | $70.0M Series D | Tiger Global Management, Navroz D. Udwadia | 8090 Industries, B Capital Group, HOF Capital, Operator Collective, Social Capital, RTP Global |