Black Opal Ventures overview
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McKinsey alum taps booming market for healthcare funds
New York-based Black Opal Ventures, founded by Tara Bishop, is in market with a debut fund targeting $120m.
Black Opal Ventures contact information
Offices
600 Fifth Avenue Floor 2, New York, 10020, United StatesContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Ms. Eileen Tanghal | Job titleCo-Founder and Managing Director | LocationNew York, United States | Email  ----- |
| Dr. Tara Bishop | Job titleCo-Founder and Managing Director | LocationNew York, United States | Email ----- |
| Ms. Eve Castel | Job titleVenture Partner and Head of Sustainability and Impact | LocationNew York, United States | Email ----------- |
| Mr. Justin Craib-Cox | Job titleHead of Investments | LocationNew York, United States | Email ----- |
Black Opal Ventures funds managed
Funds in market: 1
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size ------ | Open dateFeb 2026 | Strategy -------- | |
Closed funds: 1
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size ---------- | Close dateDec 2023 | Strategy --------- | |
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