Max Colbert is a physician-entrepreneur focused on biotech innovation and investment. He previously held roles at AI Optics and Flying L Partners before joining Medical Excellence Capital.

What Max can write

Writes checks of$3M to $30M
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Ownership target> 12%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Medical Excellence Capital writes $3M to $30M checks, larger than 93% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Medical Excellence Capital.

Career

  1. Flying L Partners · Venture Associate
  2. AI Optics, Inc. · Head of Business Development and Strategy
  3. Medical Excellence Capital
    Now

Focus

biotechhealthcareophthalmologylife sciences

Education

New York University Grossman School of Medicine, medical degreeNew York University Stern School of Business, MBA

Also at Medical Excellence Capital

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Questions

Who is Max Colbert?

Max Colbert is a physician-entrepreneur focused on biotech innovation and investment. He previously held roles at AI Optics and Flying L Partners before joining Medical Excellence Capital.

How much does Max Colbert invest?

Max Colbert invests through Medical Excellence Capital, which writes checks of $3M to $30M at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Max Colbert?

A warm intro from a founder Medical Excellence Capital backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Max Colbert do before Medical Excellence Capital?

Venture Associate at Flying L Partners; Head of Business Development and Strategy at AI Optics, Inc..

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