Pound Capital

Pound Capital is a venture capital firm based in Stamford, Connecticut, that specializes in early-stage and growth-stage investments within the healthcare, life sciences, and information technology sectors. Founded in 2006, the firm provides seed capital and strategic support to visionaries and entrepreneurs, often engaging as early as the idea stage. Its portfolio includes notable life science companies such as Neurotech Pharmaceuticals and Achillion Pharmaceuticals. Pound Capital typically makes seed investments up to $500,000 and participates in Series A rounds with commitments up to $5 million. The firm's leadership team and advisors bring extensive industry experience from major pharmaceutical companies like Schering-Plough and Allergan.