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CM Venture Capital is a science-led venture capital firm, investing in emerging industries and transformational hard technologies. The firm applies rigorous technical analysis and evidence-based decisions to identify and back ventures across advanced materials, synthetic biology, energy storage, industrial decarbonization, and AI-driven industrial software. This approach leverages deep technological expertise to support innovations poised for significant market impact.
Founded in 2010, CM Venture Capital was established by a multinational team of American, French, and Chinese scientists. This diverse scientific background, combined with strong economic sensibility, underpins the firm’s core insight: that profound technical understanding is essential for commercializing complex innovations. Their operational ethos integrates scientific acumen with venture capital principles.
The firm supports innovative entrepreneurs, connecting them with strategic partners to scale scientific breakthroughs into industrial applications. CM Venture Capital’s vision is to identify and invest in disruptive technologies and ideas that will transform industries and drive meaningful global change. They build long-term value by backing technologies that reshape energy, materials, and digital systems.
Key people at CM Venture Capital.
CM Venture Capital was founded in 2010 by Min Zhou (Co-founder and CEO) and Patrick Berbon (cofounder and Managing partner).
Key people at CM Venture Capital.
CM Venture Capital was founded in 2010 by Min Zhou (Co-founder and CEO) and Patrick Berbon (cofounder and Managing partner).
CM Venture Capital has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $18.0M Series A in NovoNutrients in July 2024.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2024 | NovoNutrients | $18.0M Series A | CM Venture Capital | Astanor Ventures, Seaside Ventures, SOSV |
| Jan 19, 2016 | Zipline Medical | $19.0M Other Equity | Stephen Reeders | — |