ARTIS Ventures partners with entrepreneurs who are driven to positively impact their world through disruptive technological and scientific innovation, focusing on the intersection of computer science and life science.ARTIS Ventures has led early-stage investments in media giant YouTube and healthcare's largest VC exit, Stemcentrx. Other companies the firm has backed include Palantir, Excision BioTherapeutics, Locus Biosciences, Nimble Storage, Aruba Networks, Versa Networks, Cohesity, Eko Health, Aether and Modern Meadow. Founded in 2001, ARTIS Ventures is based in SF and a long-term venture partner that looks for dynamic companies to support throughout the company's entire life-cycle: initial venture investment, initial public offering and beyond.