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Sanderling Ventures

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 84 out of 100

Also known as Sanderling Management Company

  • Biotech & therapeutics
  • Medical devices & diagnostics
  • Other
  • VC
  • B2B
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-21Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters
San Mateo, CA, United States
Founded
1979
Assets under management
$161MForm ADV private fund GAV, as of 2026-03-31Source (opens in a new tab)
Funds
15
Legal name
SANDERLING MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
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Record updated 29 September 2026

About

Founded in 1979, Sanderling is among the oldest investment firms dedicated to building new biomedical companies.

Investment approach

Thesis
Our unique approach combines a specialized investment focus with active management and long-term commitment to ensure the highest rates of return for both its entrepreneurs and investors.Source (opens in a new tab)
Takes board seats
Yes
Board policy
Mr. Wollaeger serves on the Board of Directors for several Sanderling portfolio companies, including CalciMedica
Investing status notes
Dedicated to early-stage biomedical financing and active management

Funds

SANDERLING VENTURES PARTNERS VI CO-INVESTMENT FUND, L.P.
SPV
SANDERLING V BIOMEDICAL CO-INVESTMENT FUND, L.P.
SPV
SANDERLING V STRATEGIC EXIT FUND, L.P.
Main fund
SANDERLING V BETEILIGUNGS GMBH & CO. KG
Main fund
SANDERLING V BIOMEDICAL, LP
Main fund
SANDERLING VENTURES VII, L.P.
Main fund
SANDERLING VENTURE PARTNERS VI, L.P.
Main fund
SANDERLING IV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Main fund
SANDERLING VENTURE PARTNERS V, L.P.
Main fund
SANDERLING VENTURES VII (CANADA), L.P.
Main fund
SANDERLING VENTURES VII ANNEX FUND, LP
Annex
SANDERLING VI BETEILIGUNGS GMBH & CO. KG
Main fund
More funds
3 more recorded

SEC registration

Registered adviser
SANDERLING MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
SEC file number
802-76069
Registration
Exempt reporting adviser
Regulatory AUM
$161Mas of 2026-03-31
Private funds reported
8
Principal office
SAN MATEO, CA, United States

Locations

Office
San Diego
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