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Melia Granath Panelo

Melia Granath Panelo

Associate atForesite CapitalCalifornia
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Melia Granath Panelo is an Associate at Foresite Capital, focusing on biotech and therapeutics investments. She holds a PhD from Harvard University and has prior experience with Longitude Capital.

What Melia can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Career

  1. Longitude Capital · fellow
  2. Foresite Capital · Associate
    Now

Focus

biotechtherapeutics

Education

Harvard University, PhDBuck Institute for Research on Aging, MS in BiologySaint Mary’s College of California, BS in Biochemistry

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Questions

Who is Melia Granath Panelo?

Melia Granath Panelo is an Associate at Foresite Capital, focusing on biotech and therapeutics investments. She holds a PhD from Harvard University and has prior experience with Longitude Capital.

How much does Melia Granath Panelo invest?

Foresite Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Melia Granath Panelo?

A warm intro from a founder Foresite Capital backed works best.

What did Melia Granath Panelo do before Foresite Capital?

fellow at Longitude Capital.

Last updated 2026-10-15. Is this you? Ask for a correction.