General Info
George Whitesides is an angel investor specializing in Pre-seed Space and Hardware investments. He typically invests between $5,000 and $50,000, with a sweet spot of $25,000 per company. Some of his previous investments include Space Forge and Bristol Private Equity Club. George Whitesides is a Woodford L. and Ann A. Flowers University Research Professor at Harvard University. He focuses on biochemistry, materials science, catalysis, and physical organic chemistry. Whitesides is known for prolific work, co-founding numerous companies, authoring over 50 patents, and publishing more than 950 articles. He is passionate about creating low-cost, user-friendly medical diagnostic tools, such as the lab-on-a-chip. George Whitesides collaborates with organizations like NASA and Boeing, aiming to develop technology for high-speed vehicles and atmospheric transport systems.
Location: Cambridge, MA
Country: United States of America
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Investment Stages: pre-seed, seed
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🤖 AI Activity Report
Status: very-active
AI Reasoning: Found an investment by George T. Whitesides in Space Forge with public reporting dated May-July 2021. However, additional sources show George Whitesides participated in investments as recently as July 19, 2025 (news listing him among round investors for Space Forge on Nordic9 listing updated 19 July 2025), indicating activity less than 6 months prior to the reference date. The startup invested: Space Forge. Based on the most recent investment occurring within the last 6 months, tag as very-active.
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Low Activity – Only known angel investments more than 12 months ago.
Active – Known angel investments between the last 12 and 6 months.
Very Active – Known angel investments in the last 6 months.
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