Hanson Gifford

Active Investor

Partner at Lightstone Ventures

Redwood City, California

Hanson Gifford, Partner at Lightstone Ventures is an active investor based in Redwood City, California. This profile covers what Hanson Gifford backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Investor type: VCPEInvestor
Stages: Early Stage VentureSeed
Invests in: Healthcare & BiotechDigital Health & HealthTechBiotech & PharmaMedTech & Medical DevicesSaaS & EnterpriseIoT & Connected Devices
Location: Redwood City, California
Typical check: $375K
Past investments: 24

Notable investments

Cabochon AestheticsAllay TherapeuticsApreo Health, Inc.CierraFIRE1 FoundryBavaria Medizin Technologie, GmbHMavericks Endo, Inc.Contego Medical, LLCThe Foundry, NewCo XIMiramar LabsEvalve, Inc. [a wholly owned subsidiary of Abbott Vascular, Inc.]Concentric Medical, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hanson Gifford invest in?

Hanson Gifford invests in Healthcare & Biotech, Digital Health & HealthTech, Biotech & Pharma and MedTech & Medical Devices, typically at Early Stage Venture and Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.