Nish Bhat

Thinking about biology. Partner at Carbon Silicon Ventures

Nish Bhat is the Cofounder and General Partner at Carbon Silicon Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on investing in companies at the intersection of biology and engineering.1 2 He is based in San Francisco, California.3

Professional Background

Nish Bhat has a strong background in entrepreneurship and biotechnology:

He co-founded Color Genomics, a health technology company.2 5
He also co-founded SciFounders, another venture in the scientific space.5

Investment Focus

At Carbon Silicon Ventures, Nish Bhat:

Invests in companies applying engineering and scale to biology and healthcare.2
Focuses on pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds.2 3
Typically makes investments ranging from $0 to $500K.2 3
Primarily invests in biotech companies within the United States.3

Personal Interests

Beyond his professional pursuits, Nish Bhat has interests in:

Scuba Diving: He holds several diving certifications, including PADI Dry Suit, Rescue Diver, Emergency Oxygen Provider, and Nitrox.4
Languages: He is fluent in English (native proficiency) and has professional working proficiency in Spanish.4

Philosophy

Nish Bhat's investment philosophy centers on assisting founders who are working to transform biology into an engineering discipline.1 3 This approach aligns with his background in biotechnology and his focus on the intersection of biology and engineering.