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Rob Carlson

Managing Director atBioeconomy CapitalSeattle
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Rob Carlson is a managing director at Bioeconomy Capital, which invests at seed, series a, series b in life sciences, with checks of $100K to $10M.

What Rob can write

Writes checks of$100K to $10M
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Best routeA warm introAsk a founder in their portfolio.

Bioeconomy Capital writes $100K to $10M checks, larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

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

Career

  1. Biodesic · Principal
  2. Bioeconomy Capital · Managing Director
    Now

Focus

industrial biotechnologyengineering strategysecurity

Education

Princeton, Ph.D. in physics

Partners like Rob

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

Frank YinSenior Investment Associate, Washington Research Foundation
Anders HoveFounder & Partner, Acorn Bioventures
Ann DeWitt
Ann DeWittGeneral Partner, The Engine
Peter LeeGeneral Partner, Embark Ventures
Andrew Ogawa
Andrew OgawaGeneral Partner & Founder, Quest Venture Partners
Manuel Gonzalez
Manuel GonzalezPartner, AgFunder

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Questions

Who is Rob Carlson?

Rob Carlson is a managing director at Bioeconomy Capital, which invests at seed, series a, series b in life sciences, with checks of $100K to $10M.

How much does Rob Carlson invest?

Rob Carlson invests through Bioeconomy Capital, which writes checks of $100K to $10M at seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Rob Carlson?

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

What did Rob Carlson do before Bioeconomy Capital?

Principal at Biodesic.

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