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Investing at the intersection of AI, biology, and healthcare
Partner, Averin
Scout Partner, Sequoia Capital




Perspective

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Portfolio

AI-driven drug discovery platform combining precision design with automated experimentation.
IPO (NASDAQ: EXAI), merged with Recursion
“Jeffrey is the rare investor who understands both AI and drug discovery. He backed Exscientia early, helped shape our strategy, brought credibility to subsequent financings, and was a valuable partner through our IPO.”

Precision oncology company developing therapies targeting the RAS/MAPK pathway.
IPO (NASDAQ: ERAS)
“Jeffrey and my relationship spans many years, even before Erasca's launch. In the early days of the company's build, Jeffrey was ahead of the curve and was among the early investors to commit. This exemplifies Jeffrey's instinct for finding and backing exceptional teams rather than just following others.”
Multiomics platform for early cancer detection through routine blood draws.
SPAC (NASDAQ: FRNM)
“I've known Jeffrey since Freenome was a five-person company. He helped lead our Series A, and over the years became one of the closest partners to me and the leadership team. When it mattered most, Jeffrey consistently stepped up well beyond what you'd expect from a typical investor.”
Presence

TreeHub Founders Lunch
Fireside chat with founders in TreeHub's health-focused residency: Averin's company creation model, how capital gets metered from validation through launch, and where defensibility breaks for AI-native healthcare companies. Plus what earns conviction in a founding team.

Jefferies London Healthcare Conference 2025
Panelist at the Jefferies London Healthcare Conference 2025, joining leading executives and investors in a conversation on navigating biopharma transactions through uncertainty — covering deal strategy, market timing, and the evolving dynamics shaping healthcare M&A and investment.

BIO 2025
Invited speaker at BIO 2025, presenting on the future of RNA therapeutics for Samyang — covering the scientific and investment landscape for next-generation RNA medicines.