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R42

Emerging manager

Built from this firm's Form D filings. The firm files no SEC adviser report.

HQ
CA

R42 actively invents and finances deep science ventures. The firm also has an entrepreneur in residence, Dr. Artem Trotsyuk, who is a bioengineer and computer scientist by training.

New fund likely raising soon

The firm's newest fund is 4 to 7 years past its first sale and no newer Form D has been filed.

01 · Says / Does

TagSaysDoes
StagesPre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, GrowthNot enough dated deals
SectorsAI applications, BiotechNot enough dated deals
RegionsNot statedNot enough dated deals

Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.

02 · Fund history

FundYearSizeStatus
R42 Fund 2, LP

R42 invents and finances deep science ventures from pre-seed through growth stage, focusing on AI, biotech and longevity. It also works with early-stage founders from the idea stage and invests directly in companies. Inferred from the firm's website

2022$13M to $50M (Form D)Late investment period
R42 Fund 1, LP2020$3.56M to $20M (Form D)Follow-ons only

03 · People across funds

04 · Recent deals

No dated deals found yet.

05 · Latest from the firm

No news from the firm's website yet.

06 · Sources

  1. https://www.r42group.com
  2. https://www.r42group.com/teams
  3. https://www.r42group.com/

Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.

Last verified: Oct 28, 2026