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Kevin Tang

Founder & Manager atTang Capital ManagementCalifornia
Firm profile

Kevin Tang is an investor and executive in the life sciences sector. He founded Tang Capital Management and has held leadership roles at several pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

What Kevin can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeries A, Series BLead preference not reported
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Career

  1. Ardea Biosciences, Inc. · Director
    2006-2012
  2. Heron Therapeutics, Inc. · Director
    2009-2012
  3. Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co. · Director
    2009-2010
  4. Heron Therapeutics, Inc. · Chairman
    2012-2020
  5. Odonate Therapeutics, Inc. · Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
    2013-2022
  6. La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company · Chairman
    2014-2022
  7. Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Chair of the Board
    2024-null
  8. Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Chief Executive Officer
    2026-null
  9. Tang Capital Management · Founder & Manager
    Now

Companies founded

Tang Capital Management, LLCOdonate Therapeutics, Inc.Heron Therapeutics, Inc.Ardea Biosciences, Inc.Concentra Biosciences LLC

Focus

life sciencesHealth TechnologyFinance

Education

Duke University, B.S.

Partners like Kevin

At firms with a similar stage, sector and check size.

Ali Tamaseb
Ali TamasebGeneral Partner, DCVC
Jinlin WangPartner, Foothill Ventures
Pete Bastien
Pete BastienPresident & Partner, Hitachi Ventures
Alex Colville
Alex ColvilleCo-Founder and General Partner, The Longevity Fund
Manuel Gonzalez
Manuel GonzalezPartner, AgFunder
Joel S. MarcusExecutive Chairman & Founder; founded and leads Alexandria Venture Investments, Alexandria Venture Investments

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Who is Kevin Tang?

Kevin Tang is an investor and executive in the life sciences sector. He founded Tang Capital Management and has held leadership roles at several pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

How much does Kevin Tang invest?

Tang Capital Management has not reported a check size. It invests at series a, series b.

How do I pitch Kevin Tang?

A warm intro from a founder Tang Capital Management backed works best.

What did Kevin Tang do before Tang Capital Management?

Director at Ardea Biosciences, Inc.; Director at Heron Therapeutics, Inc.; Director at Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co.; Chairman at Heron Therapeutics, Inc.; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Odonate Therapeutics, Inc.; Chairman at La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company; Chair of the Board at Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Chief Executive Officer at Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc..

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