Fred Craves, Bay City Capital

Fred Craves, PhD, is the Founder and Managing Director of Bay City Capital. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Fred Craves

Fred Craves, PhD, is the Founder and Managing Director of Bay City Capital, a San Francisco-based venture firm he launched in 1997 that has invested in nearly 100 life science companies and raised over $1.6 billion. His investment thesis focuses exclusively on the life sciences sector, targeting biopharmaceutical opportunities across all stages of the product lifecycle from discovery through commercialization. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, Craves leverages deep operational expertise and a PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology to support management teams in creating value. Notable portfolio companies include Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Twist Bioscience, Medarex, and Ion Torrent, alongside his founding of Reliant Pharmaceuticals which was sold to GlaxoSmithKline in 2007. Craves has been named to the Forbes Midas List, recognizing top investors across technology and healthcare, and currently serves on the boards of KBP Biosciences, IMIDomics Inc., Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, and Synchronicity. His distinctive point of view combines scientific rigor with executive leadership, having previously served as CEO of Berlex Biosci

Fred Craves at a glance

Role
Managing Director
Organization
Bay City Capital
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Biotechnology, Healh Care, Pharmaceutical, Medical, Therapeutics, Medical Device, Health Diagnostics, Biopharma

Frequently asked about Fred Craves

What does Fred Craves invest in?
Fred Craves at Bay City Capital (San Francisco, California, United States) — sector focus: Biotechnology, Healh Care, Pharmaceutical, Medical, Therapeutics, Medical Device, Health Diagnostics, Biopharma, Genetics, Life Science, Debt, Early Stage Vent….
How do I contact Fred Craves?
Fred Craves's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Fred Craves based?
Fred Craves is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

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