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Oncology Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies developing data-driven solutions for cancer care. It focuses on startups in oncology-specific data, information technology, and infrastructure, intentionally avoiding drug or device investments. This strategic approach aims to enhance the fragmented cancer care system through technological advancements.
Established in November 2022 by Ben Freeberg, Oncology Ventures emerged from his personal experience as a cancer survivor and a venture capital background. Freeberg identified significant inefficiencies within the cancer care landscape. This insight fueled his decision to create a platform supporting innovators leveraging data to improve patient experiences and systemic processes.
The firm partners with nascent companies addressing complex challenges across the cancer care continuum. Oncology Ventures’ vision is to cultivate a more effective, accessible, and affordable global cancer care ecosystem. By strategically investing in data and technology, the firm seeks impactful improvements benefiting patients and streamlining healthcare delivery.
Oncology Ventures has 8 tracked investments across 7 companies. The latest tracked deal is $3.0M Series B Extension in Lumonous in March 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | Lumonous | $3.0M Series B Extension | Aviron Investment Management | Brandon Capital, Investible |
| Mar 5, 2026 | NexCure | $19.0M Series A | RA Capital Management | Cencora Ventures |
| Jan 13, 2026 | RISA Labs | $11.1M Series A | Jason Dinger, Optum Ventures | Binny Bansal, Z21 Ventures |
| Nov 20, 2025 | WellBeam | $10.0M Series A | Megh Gupta | Advocate Health, Jonathan LIM, Brett Cook |
| Nov 4, 2025 | IgniteData | $11.0M Series A | — | Andrew Cooper, Thomas M. Tarnowski, Greg Epstein, Megann Vaughn Watters, Ryan Morley |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Daymark Health | $20.0M Series A | Kelsey Maguire, Aman Mahajan, MD, Phd, MBA | Alpha Venture Partners, Maverick Capital, Sandbox Industries, Yosemite |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Daymark Health | $12.0M Seed | Maverick Capital, Matt Bettonville | Gautam Gupta, Alpha Venture Partners |
| Oct 1, 2024 | mPath Health | $1.0M Seed | Oncology Ventures | Alpha Venture Partners |