Longitude Capital

United States · Venture Capital & Private Equity

Longitude Capital is a venture capital firm that specializes in investments in biotechnology, medical technology, and health solutions. Founded in 2006 and based in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Boston, Massachusetts, the firm has raised over $2 billion across six funds and manages approximately $1.7 billion in assets. The firm focuses on improving clinical outcomes and enhancing patient quality of life while reducing healthcare costs. Longitude Capital invests in both privately held and publicly traded companies, utilizing various investment structures. Beyond providing capital, the firm offers strategic guidance and mentorship to its portfolio companies, assisting them in achieving key objectives and building strong teams. With a team that has over 200 years of combined experience in life sciences, Longitude Capital has made over 90 new investments and 150 follow-on investments, leveraging a broad industry network and proprietary research capabilities to identify emerging opportunities in healthcare.