Black Opal Ventures

Visionary venture capital firm investing in frontier technologies to address the world's most complex challenges in healthcare and security.

Venture Capital Active New York, United States Est. 2021
Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

Black Opal Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Dr. Tara Bishop and Eileen Tanghal. The firm focuses on early-phase companies that leverage technology to address significant challenges in healthcare, security, and infrastructure. They invest at the intersection of healthcare and technology, targeting unsolved problems in U.S. healthcare and security. The firm typically invests in seed through Series B stages, with check sizes ranging from $250,000 to $2 million. Black Opal Ventures is committed to measuring both financial performance and social impact, aiming to address pressing global issues through its investments.

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Q&A

What is Black Opal Ventures' investment thesis?
Black Opal Ventures is a firm built by seasoned investors and operators for building a brilliant tomorrow.
What is Black Opal Ventures' typical investment range?
Black Opal Ventures typically invests between $15M and $20M.
Which sectors does Black Opal Ventures focus on for investments?
Black Opal Ventures has shown a focus on the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector, with one portfolio company in this area.
Can you name a notable company in Black Opal Ventures' portfolio?
Hyro, a company founded in 2018 that provides plug-and-play Conversational AI and Natural Language Automation, is a notable company in Black Opal Ventures' portfolio.
What was Black Opal Ventures' most recent investment activity?
Black Opal Ventures made an investment in December 2024, according to startupim data.
When did Black Opal Ventures add its most recent portfolio company?
Black Opal Ventures added a new portfolio company in May 2023.
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