Charter Ventures

Charter Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 1982 and based in Palo Alto, California. The firm specialized in early-stage investments within the life sciences, healthcare, and information technology sectors. Throughout its history, Charter Ventures played a significant role in funding innovative medical device and biotechnology companies, including Intuitive Surgical and Amira Pharmaceuticals. The firm's investment strategy focused on identifying high-growth opportunities in medical technology and therapeutic development. While it was a prominent player in the Silicon Valley venture ecosystem for decades, the firm is currently considered inactive and manages a legacy portfolio.