

Claire Smith
Partner at Springtide Ventures focused on early-stage tech‑bio and health tech investing, with prior experience in biological engineering, consulting, and startup operations.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 1h 3min
Inside TechBio Investing | Claire Smith, Partner at Springtide VC
Claire Smith, Partner at Springtide Ventures and former biological engineering student and startup operator, shares her path into early-stage tech‑bio investing. She discusses Springtide’s platform-first approach, how to spot real AI and data moats, East vs West Coast attitudes toward tech, and practical advice for founders on timelines, fundraising and pitching for follow-up meetings.


