Investor Lists

Asset managers at early stage

Updated 7 November 2026

Asset managers we have watched take part in an early stage round in the last two years.

See all 11 →The top 11
11investors on the listNo change this week
196cheques in 12 months+25% against the market
$18Mmedian round they joined+126% against the market median
100%wrote a cheque in 12 months
45%have led a round

The Top 11

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (11)

  1. 1BlackRockDeploying nowAsset manager · United States296$130Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  2. 2Perceptive AdvisorsDeploying nowAsset manager · United States206$100Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  3. 3Artesian VCDeploying nowAsset manager · Australia201$2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  4. 4Triple Point VenturesDeploying nowAsset manager · United Kingdom78$6.5Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  5. 5Tuesday CapitalDeploying nowAsset manager · Brazil67$4.6Mmedian roundApr 2026last seen
  6. 6Swen Capital PartnersDeploying nowAsset manager · France62$12Mmedian roundJul 2026last seen
  7. 7Blue OwlDeploying nowAsset manager · United States59$189Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  8. 8Further VenturesDeploying nowAsset manager · United Arab Emirates4$32Mmedian roundAug 2026last seen
  9. 9Boardman Bay Capital ManagementDeploying nowAsset manager · United States3$100Mmedian roundMay 2026last seen
  10. 10Arkin CapitalDeploying nowAsset manager · United States2$18Mmedian roundJun 2026last seen
  11. 11ArcanoDeploying nowAsset manager · Spain1$13Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen

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Quick answers about asset managers at early stage

Who are the most active asset managers at early stage?

By cheques observed, the most active are BlackRock, Perceptive Advisors, Artesian VC, Triple Point Ventures and Tuesday Capital.

How many asset managers at early stage are there?

11 are on record. 100% made an investment in the last 12 months and 45% have led a round.

Which stages do asset managers at early stage back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Debt (33%) and Growth (11%).

How big are the rounds asset managers at early stage join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $18M.

Which sectors do asset managers at early stage back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly Biotech, AI and Pharma.

Which asset managers at early stage lead the most rounds?

Perceptive Advisors (8 led), BlackRock (6 led) and Blue Owl (2 led).

Where are asset managers at early stage based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (5), Australia (1) and the United Kingdom (1).

What have asset managers at early stage invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Titan OS (Other, Nov 2026, with BlackRock), Coherence Neuro (Series A, Oct 2026, with Artesian VC) and Icon (Series D+, Oct 2026, with BlackRock).

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