Dark Matter Bio Longevity Fund II
Extending Human Healthspan Through Breakthrough Biotechnology
$100M Target | Seed to Series A/B | Vintage 2025
General Partners
- Skinner Layne
- Mark Moline
- Anthony Borquez
- Thomas Vu
Contact: fund@darkmatter.bio
Executive Summary
Mission: Invest in biotech innovations targeting aging mechanisms to extend healthspan and combat age-related diseases.
- Projected IRR: 25-30%
- Expected MOIC: 10x over 10 years
- Portfolio: 25-30 high-impact longevity startups
Why Now?
- Global aging population: 2B people over 60 by 2050
- Breakthroughs in CRISPR, senolytics, and AI-driven drug discovery
- $5B+ VC investment in longevity startups in 2024
Join us to capture the $7T longevity economy.
The Problem: The Aging Crisis
Challenge: Age-related diseases cost $1T+ annually in global healthcare
- Alzheimer's, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal failure
- Average healthspan (65 years) lags lifespan (80+ years)
- 20% of U.S. population over 65 by 2030
Opportunity: Biotech solutions can extend healthspan, reduce costs, and improve lives.
Market Opportunity
Total Addressable Market: $600B+ by 2030
- Therapeutics: $200B (senolytics, gene therapies, novel molecules)
- Diagnostics: $100B (aging biomarkers, predictive testing)
- Platforms: $150B (AI drug discovery, practice management)
15% CAGR in longevity biotech through 2035
Investment Thesis
Core Belief: Targeting the hallmarks of aging unlocks multi-disease therapies.
Focus Areas:
- Cellular rejuvenation (stem cell, exosome therapies)
- Precision medicine (genomic diagnostics, gene therapies)
- AI-driven drug discovery
Our Differentiation
- Deep scientific expertise in longevity biology
- Proprietary deal flow via Stanford, Cedars-Sinai partnerships
- Relationships with longevity leaders: Ben Greenfield, Bryan Johnson, Peter Attia
- Focus on IP-protected, scalable solutions
Exit Potential
- IPOs in public markets
- Acquisitions by big pharma
- Example: Pfizer's 2024 acquisition of a senolytics startup
Fund Strategy
Fund Size: $100M | Term: 10 years
Fees: 2% management, 20-25% carried interest
Geography: 70% U.S./Europe, 30% global
Stages: Seed (50%), Series A/B (30%), Follow-ons (20%)
Investment Approach
- 25 primary investments
- $2.75M - $3.0M initial checks
- $5M - $10M reserved for top performers
- Follow-on allocation:
- Top 3-5 companies: $5M-$10M+ total
- Next 8-10: $3M-$5M total
- Rest: pro-rata only
Track Record: MarsBio Fund I
Performance:
- 5.2x MOIC
- 419% net IRR
- $60,000 distribution, 1 exit
Portfolio Highlights
| Company |
Stage |
Valuation |
Initial Investment |
| AmberCycle |
Series B |
$270M |
$2.5M |
| MiniCircle |
Series B |
$200M |
$2.5M |
| Encellin |
Series B |
$100M |
$20M |
| Inaru |
Series B |
$100M |
$4M |
Team: General Partners
Mark Moline - 15 years in VC, multiple exits, 6x unicorn investor
Anthony Borquez - Two-time exited founder, USC professor
Skinner Layne - Biotech VC experience
Thomas Vu - Investment expertise
Advisory Board
Dr. Keith Black - Chairman, Cedars-Sinai Neurological Sciences Dept.
Dr. Michael Snyder - Chairman, Stanford Genetics Department
Dr. Bruce Johnson - Mayo Clinic
Competitive Positioning
DMBL Fund II vs. Peers
- Specialized focus on biotech vs. broader AgeTech
- Proprietary deal flow from academic partnerships
- First-mover in emerging longevity sub-sectors
- Underfunded gaps: non-pharma interventions (nutraceuticals)
Financial Projections
Base Case:
- Net IRR: 25-30%
- MOIC: 10x over 10 years
- Deployment: $80M over 3-4 years
Exit Scenarios: 50% IPOs, 40% acquisitions, 10% other
Sensitivity Analysis
| Scenario |
MOIC |
| Conservative |
3x |
| Base Case |
10x |
| Optimistic |
12x |
Risks
- Scientific: Clinical trial failures (30% fail Phase II)
- Regulatory: Delays in FDA/EMA approvals
- Market: Economic downturns impacting biotech funding
Risk Mitigations
- Rigorous due diligence by scientific advisors
- Diversified portfolio across sub-sectors
- Staged investments to limit exposure
Sustainability & Impact
Mission: Make longevity therapies accessible and equitable
Impact Goals:
- Add 10+ healthy years to global lifespans
- Reduce $1T healthcare burden from age-related diseases
Supports UN SDG #3: Good Health and Well-Being
Call to Action
Join Us: Invest in DMBL Fund II to shape the future of longevity
Minimum Commitment: $5M
Deadlines:
- Carry discount: December 31, 2025
- Full carry: March 2026
Contact Us
Schedule a meeting:
Due diligence materials available for qualified investors.
Together, we can redefine aging.
Appendix: Market Data
Sources:
- McKinsey: $600B longevity biotech market by 2030
- WHO: 2B people over 60 by 2050
- PitchBook: $5B VC investment in longevity (2024)
Additional Stats:
- 15% CAGR in longevity biotech
- 50% increase in FDA fast-tracked longevity drugs (2023-2025)
Legal Disclaimers
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investments involve risks, including loss of capital.
Accredited Investors Only: DMBL Fund II is open to qualified investors per SEC regulations.
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