Ben Lamm
Overview
Ben Lamm is an American entrepreneur and angel investor based in Dallas, Texas. He is the founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences, a pioneering company in bioscience and genetic engineering dedicated to advancing genomics and restoring extinct species. In addition to leading Colossal, Lamm is a co-founder and board member of Form Bio, a company supporting synthetic biology innovation, and Breaking, a synthetic biology company focused on plastic degradation. He serves as a member of the Board of Trustees and a Fellow at The Explorers Club, and holds advisory roles at The Planetary Society and the Arch Mission Foundation, contributing to various initiatives in exploration and space advocacy. Lamm graduated with a BBA in Finance and Accounting from Baylor University. Prior to Colossal, Lamm founded and led several technology companies, including Hypergiant Industries, an enterprise AI software company acquired by Trive Capital; Conversable, a conversational intelligence platform acquired by LivePerson; and Chaotic Moon Studios, a creative technology company acquired by Accenture. He was also the co-founder of Team Chaos, a consumer gaming company acquired by Zynga. Lamm's ventures have spanned various sectors, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and biotechnology. As an angel investor, Lamm has demonstrated a commitment to supporting innovative startups across multiple industries. His investment focus includes sectors such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence, synthetic biology, environmental science, and consumer internet. Lamm's diverse portfolio reflects his interest in companies that aim to address complex global challenges through technological and scientific advancements. His strategic approach to investing emphasizes the potential for disruptive innovation and long-term impact in the market.
Investment Focus
- Innovative technology solutions
- Scalable business models
- Strong management teams
- Potential for significant market impact
- Alignment with Lamm's investment focus areas
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Ben Lamm invest in?
Ben Lamm invests in Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Utilities, Education and Logistics, and is based in Texas, United States. Ben Lamm is listed as a angel in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Ben Lamm invest at?
Ben Lamm backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO and Buyout, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Ben Lamm invest in?
Ben Lamm invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.
What companies has Ben Lamm invested in?
Ben Lamm's portfolio includes Colossal Biosciences, Form Bio, Breaking, Hypergiant Industries, Conversable, Chaotic Moon Studios and Team Chaos.
How do I contact Ben Lamm?
Ben Lamm's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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