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James D. Laur

Managing Director, Cedars-Sinai Health Ventures atCedars-Sinai Health VenturesLos Angeles
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James D. Laur is the chief executive of Intellectual Property and Health Ventures at Cedars-Sinai. He manages the institution's venture fund and oversees technology transfer and intellectual property activities.

What James can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series ALead preference not reported
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Career

  1. Cedars-Sinai
  2. Cedars-Sinai · deputy general counsel
  3. Cedars-Sinai Health Ventures · Managing Director
    Now
  4. Cedars-Sinai · Chief Intellectual Property Officer
  5. Cedars-Sinai · chief executive of Intellectual Property and Health Ventures
    2024-null
  6. Cedars-Sinai Intellectual Property Company · chief executive officer
    2024-null

Companies founded

Cedars-Sinai Accelerator+ Program

Investments named in public bios

Prometheus BiosciencesSantarusGemelli BiotechGravidas DiagnosticsEvida Biosciences

Focus

innovationtechnology transferventure investmentinternational businessbiotech

Education

UCLA, bachelor’s degrees

Also at Cedars-Sinai Health Ventures

Nirdesh K. GuptaManaging Partner, Cedars-Sinai Intellectual Property Company
Kinshuk KocherDirector, Venture Investing

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Joel S. MarcusExecutive Chairman & Founder; founded and leads Alexandria Venture Investments, Alexandria Venture Investments
Bob MoreManaging Director, Alta Partners
Ariel Ganz, PhDFounder & Managing Partner, Arben Ventures
Stuart PetersonManaging Partner, Artis Ventures (AV)
Lou LangePartner, Asset Management Ventures (AMV)

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Who is James D. Laur?

James D. Laur is the chief executive of Intellectual Property and Health Ventures at Cedars-Sinai. He manages the institution's venture fund and oversees technology transfer and intellectual property activities.

How much does James D. Laur invest?

Cedars-Sinai Health Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a.

How do I pitch James D. Laur?

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What did James D. Laur do before Cedars-Sinai Health Ventures?

Cedars-Sinai; deputy general counsel at Cedars-Sinai; Chief Intellectual Property Officer at Cedars-Sinai; chief executive of Intellectual Property and Health Ventures at Cedars-Sinai; chief executive officer at Cedars-Sinai Intellectual Property Company.

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