Brian Zhao is an investor at Venrock focusing on healthcare technology and services. He is a member of the investment team there.
What Brian can write
Writes checks of$3M to $30M
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%, 10-12%, > 12%At first check
Best routeA warm introAsk a founder in their portfolio.
Venrock writes $3M to $30M checks, larger than 93% of firms in the atlas.
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Who is Brian Zhao?
Brian Zhao is an investor at Venrock focusing on healthcare technology and services. He is a member of the investment team there.
How much does Brian Zhao invest?
Brian Zhao invests through Venrock, which writes checks of $3M to $30M at seed, series a, series b.
How do I pitch Brian Zhao?
A warm intro from a founder Venrock backed works best.
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