Dolby Family Ventures

Dolby Family Ventures is a San Francisco, California-based early-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders building innovative technology and life-science companies, particularly in precision neuroscience, biotech, digital deep tech, climate and aerospace sectors. Founded in 2014 to formalize the Dolby family’s multi-generational commitment to supporting visionary entrepreneurs, the firm typically participates in pre-seed, seed and early Series A financings and often makes follow-on investments as companies scale. It emphasizes a long-term, collaborative approach to tackling complex scientific and engineering challenges and works with syndicate partners to support operational finance, strategy and governance. Dolby Family Ventures is unaffiliated with Dolby Laboratories and has backed a diverse portfolio of startups advancing novel diagnostics, therapeutics, platform technologies, and other deep technology innovations. Its activities span North America and selected global markets, reflecting a broad investment mandate within technology and life sciences.