# Blake Byers

> Blake Byers is a bioengineer, investor and NewLimit co-founder. After doctoral research at Stanford, he spent roughly a decade at GV, then left in 2021 to invest independently and help start NewLimit.

- **Role:** Co-founder at NewLimit; founder of Byers Capital
- **Organizations:** NewLimit, Byers Capital, GV
- **Education:** B.S. in biomedical engineering and B.S. in economics, Duke University, M.S. and Ph.D. in bioengineering, Stanford University
- **Known for:** At GV, invested in 38 companies, according to his personal site; he reports 10 public listings and seven acquisitions from that group., Backed Robinhood and IonQ at early stages., Co-founded NewLimit in 2021.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2010** — Conducted bioengineering research at Stanford and helped start two companies.
- **2010** — Joined GV, then known as Google Ventures.
- **2015** — Named with brother Chad to Forbes 30 Under 30 in venture capital.
- **2021** — Left GV, began independent investing through Byers Capital and co-founded NewLimit with Brian Armstrong and Jacob Kimmel.
- **2025** — NewLimit announced a $130 million Series B.
- **2026** — NewLimit announced a $435 million Series C led by Founders Fund.

## Achievements

- At GV, invested in 38 companies, according to his personal site; he reports 10 public listings and seven acquisitions from that group.
- Backed Robinhood and IonQ at early stages.
- Co-founded NewLimit in 2021.
- Named with brother Chad to Forbes 2015 30 Under 30 venture capital list.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — NewLimit published a progress report after closing a Series C.
- **2026-06** — NewLimit announced a $435 million Series C led by Founders Fund.
- **2025-05** — NewLimit announced a $130 million Series B led by Kleiner Perkins.

## Links

- Website: https://www.blakebyers.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blbyers
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/byersblake

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Last updated: 2026-09-29