What does Jason Pontin invest in?

Jason Pontin at Dcvc (Boston, Massachusetts, United States) — sector focus: SaaS.

How do I contact Jason Pontin?

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Where is Jason Pontin based?

Jason Pontin is based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Jason Pontin, Dcvc — Investor Profile

About Jason Pontin

Jason Pontin is a General Partner at DCVC (Data Collective), where he joined in 2021 after serving as a Senior Partner at Flagship Pioneering and previously leading *MIT Technology Review* as Editor in Chief from 2004 to 2017. His investment thesis focuses on early-stage computational biology, chemistry, and deep tech startups that address intractable diseases, accelerate scientific discovery, and transform inefficient industries into sustainable sectors. He typically invests at pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages with check sizes ranging from $5 million to $25 million, often acting as a lead investor. Notable portfolio companies include Totus Medicines, which he co-founded and is a founding board member of, as well as Menten.AI, Kanvas Biosciences, and Relation Therapeutics. Pontin distinguishes himself through his dual background as a venture capitalist and prominent journalist, having written for *Wired*, *The New York Times*, and *The Economist* while serving on multiple life sciences and hard tech boards. He actively helps portfolio companies communicate their stories, leveraging his media expertise to amplify their impact.

Jason Pontin at a glance

Role: Partner
Organization: Dcvc
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Investor type: Venture Capital
Focus areas: SaaS

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What does Jason Pontin invest in?: Jason Pontin at Dcvc (Boston, Massachusetts, United States) — sector focus: SaaS.
How do I contact Jason Pontin?: Jason Pontin's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Jason Pontin based?: Jason Pontin is based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

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