The venture studio transforming breakthrough science into life-saving companies
We partner with world-class scientists to build and scale revolutionary cancer therapeutics & diagnostics by providing expert guidance, capital, leadership and embedding experienced operators to accelerate bringing life-saving treatments to patients.
Why SIC Venture Studio?
Exclusive University Partnerships
Access to IP and scientific-founders with leading oncology labs, starting with Stanford.
Hands-On Operator Model
We don't just invest—we embed experienced operators to help build, scale, and drive exits, dramatically reducing executional risk.
Proven Expert Team
Led by operators and advisors who've built 250+ companies, backed by healthcare leaders across medicine, law, finance, and commercial strategy.
Portfolio Approach
20-25 companies focused on oncology and diagnostics to provide multiple shots on goal in the $100B cancer therapeutics market.
We don't just write checks and hope for the best. We roll up our sleeves and help build these companies with our scientific founders.
- Paul Grewal, Managing Partner
Our Operating Approach
Lead
- Take active board seats
- Drive strategic decisions
- Manage key stakeholders
- Guide company formation
Develop
- Create strategic partnerships
- Structure operational infrastructure
- Establish governance systems
- Build foundational processes
- Develop leadership skills
Build
- Craft brand narratives
- Design pitch materials and corporate identity
- Build digital presence
- Create business strategy and go-to-market playbooks
Scale
- Lead fundraising efforts
- Accelerate timelines
- Expand market opportunities
- Build high-performing teams
- Drive successful exits
What our portfolio companies are saying
Working with SIC Venture Studio has provided ARIZ Precision Medicine with additional capabilities of a robust business development team. Thanks to SIC Venture Studio for making our lives better and driving results!
- Brad Niles, CEO ArizBio
SIC Office Hours
Need advise or strategy recommendations on Fundraising, GTM, Collaborations/Partnerships or deal-making in general? We're here to help. We hold offices hours every two weeks to help early stage founders get off the ground.
General Partners
Paul Grewal
Managing Partner
Leads corporate and GTM strategy with expertise in immunology and ML development. Paul's network spans Pharma, MedTech, and investors, having helped build over 250 startups.
Rachael O'Meara
Managing Partner
Rachael specializes in leadership development, emotional intelligence acumen and future scale-up planning, transforming scientists into confident business leaders.
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