Jenny Rooke, Genoa Ventures

Jenny Rooke, founder of Genoa Ventures, invests in early-stage life sciences companies (pre-seed to Series A). See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.

About Jenny Rooke

Jenny Rooke, founder of Genoa Ventures, invests in early-stage life sciences companies (pre-seed to Series A) at the intersection of biology, technology, and data science, with first checks of $1–$2 million for seed and $2–$5 million for Series A. Her portfolio includes notable companies such as Zymergen, Caribou Biosciences, IonPath, and emerging diagnostics firms like InterVenn and Aqtual, reflecting a focus on research tools, molecular diagnostics, synthetic biology, and ag biotech. Rooke’s distinctive thesis centers on “bioconvergence” and the belief that precision medicine requires *informed medicine*—integrating multimodal molecular and physiological data to guide clinical decisions, rather than relying on single-answer diagnostics.

Jenny Rooke at a glance

Role
Founder & Managing Director
Organization
Genoa Ventures
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Genetics, Health Diagnostics, Life Science, Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical
Portfolio companies listed
7
Investments recorded
7

Frequently asked about Jenny Rooke

What does Jenny Rooke invest in?
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How do I contact Jenny Rooke?
Jenny Rooke's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Jenny Rooke based?
Jenny Rooke is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

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