Jefferson B. Clark, The Aurora Funds

Jefferson B. Clark co-founded The Aurora Funds in 1994 alongside Scott Albert and serves as its Managing General Partner. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Jefferson B. Clark

Jefferson B. Clark co-founded The Aurora Funds in 1994 alongside Scott Albert and serves as its Managing General Partner, with a background including a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from Duke University. The firm’s investment thesis targets seed and early-stage companies in healthcare (including biotechnology, therapeutics, and medical devices) and information technology (such as software and semiconductors), primarily within the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior for Clark are not publicly detailed, Aurora historically provided capital alongside hands-on management support to help startups scale. Notable portfolio companies include Argos Therapeutics, CardioFocus, Agility Healthcare Solutions, and Aldagen, with Clark actively serving on the boards of several life science firms like Argos, Hyperbranch Medical Technology, and Regado Biosciences. Clark works primarily with Aurora’s life sciences portfolio and holds board positions at multiple portfolio companies, reflecting a deep operational focus in that sector. There is no publicly available record of distinctive public writing or

Jefferson B. Clark at a glance

Role
Co-Founder & Managing General Partner
Organization
The Aurora Funds
Location
Cary, NC
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Healthcare Devices and Supplies, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Software

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Jefferson B. Clark at The Aurora Funds (Cary, NC) — sector focus: Healthcare Devices and Supplies, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Software.
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Where is Jefferson B. Clark based?
Jefferson B. Clark is based in Cary, NC.

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