The T1D Fund is a venture philanthropy fund accelerating life-changing solutions to treat, prevent, and ultimately cure T1D. Launched in December 2016, our aim is to attract and deploy capital to advance promising disease-modifying therapies and provide cures for those living with T1D. It’s the first scaled, mission-driven venture philanthropy fund focused on equity investments in partnership with additional sources of capital, including venture capital, corporations, and foundations. By investing in areas strategically aligned with Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), the leading global T1D research and advocacy organization, we can exclusively focus on supporting innovative approaches and novel mechanisms with curative potential. We are a mission-driven organization that continues to support companies that play a role in the discovery and therapeutic development of effective solutions to T1D.
Investment focus
Investment style
Specialist
Data last enriched
Aug 14, 2026
Investing team
- Sylvia TobeManaging Director
- Lucio IannoneManaging Director
- Dan McNamaraHead of Strategy and Industry Engagement
- Daniel FlickerPrincipal
- Peyman HosseinchiSenior Associate
- Valerie SuAssociate
- Morgan JanesAssociate
- Yash MalliwalSenior Analyst