The Entrepreneurs' Fund III

The Entrepreneurs' Fund (TEF) is a boutique venture capital firm based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in early-stage investments and company formation within the life sciences and technology sectors. The firm is particularly noted for its "de novo" approach, where it partners with scientists and entrepreneurs to build high-impact companies from the ground up. The Entrepreneurs' Fund III is a specific investment vehicle managed by the firm to support its portfolio of innovative healthcare startups, including those in the biopharmaceutical and medical device spaces. Notable portfolio companies backed by the fund include Portola Pharmaceuticals, Dermira, and Corcept Therapeutics. Managed by industry veterans such as Jeff Bird, the firm provides deep strategic and operational expertise to its concentrated portfolio of investments.