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Christoph Westphal

Co-Founder & General Partner atLongwood FundMassachusetts
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Christoph Westphal is a biotech entrepreneur and investor. He is a co-founder and General Partner at Longwood Fund.

What Christoph can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series ACan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Career

  1. Alnylam · founder, CEO, and lead investor
  2. Longwood Fund · Co-Founder & General Partner
    Now

Companies founded

AlnylamMomentaAcceleronSirtrisVerastemTScanAlnaraDEM BioImmunitasSoluNewleosPyxisConcertLongwood Fund

Investments named in public bios

Alnylam

Focus

biotechgenetic medicines

Education

Columbia University, B.A.Harvard University, Ph.D. in geneticsHarvard Medical School, M.D.

Also at Longwood Fund

Rich AldrichFounding Partner
Aleks Radovic-MorenoPartner
Vikas GoyalPartner
Sean O'ConnorPrincipal
Aparaajita BalajiAssociate

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David Fallace, J.D. / M.B.A.Managing Partner, Cure Ventures
Campbell MurrayCo-Founder & Managing Partner, Double Point Ventures

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Questions

Who is Christoph Westphal?

Christoph Westphal is a biotech entrepreneur and investor. He is a co-founder and General Partner at Longwood Fund.

How much does Christoph Westphal invest?

Longwood Fund has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How do I pitch Christoph Westphal?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Christoph in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Longwood Fund backed works better.

What did Christoph Westphal do before Longwood Fund?

founder, CEO, and lead investor at Alnylam.

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