Pilgrim Secures $25 Million Seed Funding Led By Buckley Ventures At $150 Million Valuation

Pilgrim (@PilgrimLabs), a Redwood City-based biotech startup developing advanced biotechnology for defense and national security, raised $25 million in seed funding at a $150 million valuation, led by Buckley Ventures. Founded by Jake Adler, the company’s new and existing backers include Brian Armstrong, Fred Ehrsam, Karim Atiyeh, Bryan Johnson, Paul Sciarra, The Chainsmokers, Conviction, Cantos, Sholto Douglas, Logan Graham, Charlie Songhurst, Cory Levy, Dylan Field and Peter Thiel. FOUNDER: Jake Adler INVESTORS: Buckley Ventures, Brian Armstrong, Fred Ehrsam, Karim Atiyeh, Bryan Johnson, Paul Sciarra, The Chainsmokers, Conviction, Cantos, Sholto Douglas, Logan Graham, Charlie Songhurst, Cory Levy, Dylan Field & Peter Thiel ROUND: Seed AMOUNT: $25,000,000 VALUATION: $150,000,000 HQ: Redwood City, California #VentureCapital #Pilgrim #TradedVC #JakeAdler #DefenseTech