SemperVirens Strengthens Investment Team with Key Promotions Amid AI Focus
SemperVirens, a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in AI-driven solutions across complex markets, has announced two significant promotions within its investment team. Effective immediately, Colin Tobias has been named General Partner, while Raquel Scott ascends to Principal. These advancements reflect SemperVirens’ commitment to enhancing its leadership in sectors such as workplace health, benefits, and care delivery, where both founder interest and market intricacies are on the rise.
The promotions of Tobias and Scott are strategic moves aimed at bolstering the firm’s capabilities and supporting entrepreneurs navigating the evolving AI landscape. They will play pivotal roles in guiding SemperVirens through its next growth phase, particularly as the firm adapts to a rapidly changing market.
Key Insights:
– Colin Tobias specializes in B2B healthcare and financial technology, aiming to improve accessibility and cost-effectiveness in care delivery. He collaborates with innovative companies like Thatch and One Imaging, leveraging his extensive background in finance and startup advisory.
– Raquel Scott’s new role recognizes her contributions in sourcing and developing investment theses. In 2025, she successfully led SemperVirens’ investment in Trial Library, a health tech firm enhancing clinical trial access, demonstrating her knack for identifying promising startups that blend health initiatives with AI.
“Our investment in the future of SemperVirens starts with the people our founders trust the most,” said Allison Baum Gates, General Partner. She emphasized the unique blend of financial acumen and empathy both Tobias and Scott bring to their roles. “Their promotions not only highlight their impact but also signify our vision for the decade ahead.”
These leadership changes coincide with SemperVirens’ ongoing rebranding efforts, which include an updated website and expanded accelerator programming. Such initiatives are part of a broader strategy aimed at enhancing the firm’s positioning within the venture capital landscape, aligning with the future of work paradigm as reflected in their upcoming events.
For more information about partnering with SemperVirens, visit their newly launched website. Founded in 2018, SemperVirens has raised over $400 million in assets under management and supports a diverse portfolio of more than 75 companies.
