Stage FocusSeed, Series A, Series B+
GeographyUS, Israel
TypeVC
Last Activity2025
Industry Focus
Industries
Synthetic BiologyAgriTech
Technical BenchStrong
Investor TypeDeepTech Specialist
ExposureMostly DeepTech Investments
Bio
Varana Capital is a Denver-based asset management platform founded in 2012 by Philip Broenniman and Ezra Gardner, operating across venture capital, private equity, and public markets. The Chai 10x Fund secured a $20M+ first close — the largest first closing for emergency Israel funds — reflecting the firm's strong connections to the Israeli innovation ecosystem. The fund has a focus on cultivated ...
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Illumina Ventures
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The Production Board
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