Derek Yoon is the President and CEO of Solasta Ventures. He manages investments in life science companies and early stage start-ups.
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Career
- Kibo Capital
- RBS Healthcare Banking Group
- Berwind Private Equity
- Solasta Ventures · President & CEONow
Investments named in public bios
ArcellxEvolveImmune TherapeuticsMaxion TherapeuticsTrefoil Therapeutics
Focus
life scienceearly stage start-upsventure capitalhealthcare corporate banking
Education
Yonsei University, B.S. in Chemical EngineeringBoston College, M.S.F.Babson College, M.B.A.
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Who is Derek Yoon?
Derek Yoon is the President and CEO of Solasta Ventures. He manages investments in life science companies and early stage start-ups.
How much does Derek Yoon invest?
Solasta Ventures has not reported a check size.
How do I pitch Derek Yoon?
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What did Derek Yoon do before Solasta Ventures?
Kibo Capital; RBS Healthcare Banking Group; Berwind Private Equity.
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