Episode notes
Derek Rapp from Rivervest Venture Partners talks about investing in Life Sciences startups
Rivervest Venture Partners' Startup Investment Strategy
Mary Scott from BusinessRiff welcomed Derek Rapp from Rivervest Venture Partners for a discussion on startup investments. Derek explained that Rivervest, founded in 2000, specializes in investing in early-stage bio-pharmaceutical and medical device companies. They typically lead the first major institutional equity round and aim to help these companies reach their potential through follow-on investments until an eventual exit.
Focusing on Life Sciences for Innovation
Mary and Derek discussed the focus on life sciences over other technology sectors, highlighting the potential for products to address unmet patient needs and the enduring demand for healthier, longer lives. Derek ...
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