- CommerceNet
- An invaluable part of PatientsLikeMe's success, CommerceNet provided the seed capital, guidance, additional management experience, and key connections to help kick start PatientsLikeMe. CommerceNet's innovative model combines the best elements of a research lab, startup incubator and public interest initiative. Its mission is to make the world a better place by fulfilling the promise of the Internet and ecommerce. CommerceNet's Founder and Chairman, Dr. Jay 'Marty' Tenenbaum, is personally involved with PatientsLikeMe as a board member and advisor.
- Omidyar Network
- Omidyar Network is a mission-based investment group committed to fostering individual self-empowerment on a global scale. Established in 2004 by Pierre and Pam Omidyar, the Network derives its focus and values from Pierre's experience as founder of eBay.
- Collaborative Seed and Growth Partners, LLC
- Collaborative Seed and Growth Partners, LLC, is a company investing in the commercialization of early-stage technology.
- Invus, LP
- Invus is a New York-based investment firm with over $4B of capital in an evergreen structure. Over its 24-year history, Invus has guided more than 80 portfolio companies in a wide range of industries, including consumer packaged goods, consumer services, specialty retailing, software, telecommunications, medical devices, and biotechnology.