Andrea van Elsas
InvestorPartner at Third Rock Ventures
Oakland, California
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $100K
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About
Andrea van Elsas joined Third Rock Ventures as a venture partner in 2020 and became partner in 2022. He was previously CSO at Aduro Biotech, co-founded BioNovion, held immuno-oncology roles at Organon, and is a co-inventor on the original anti-CTLA-4 patents behind ipilimumab.
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Invests in
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Investments
Board seats
Azalea TherapeuticsClasp TherapeuticsLava Therapeutics
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Andrea van Elsas?
- Andrea van Elsas joined Third Rock Ventures as a venture partner in 2020 and became partner in 2022. He was previously CSO at Aduro Biotech, co-founded BioNovion, held immuno-oncology roles at Organon, and is a co-inventor on the original anti-CTLA-4 patents behind ipilimumab.
- Where does Andrea van Elsas work?
- Andrea van Elsas is Partner at Third Rock Ventures.
- What does Andrea van Elsas invest in?
- Andrea van Elsas invests in Biotech, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- What check size does Andrea van Elsas write?
- Andrea van Elsas typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What boards does Andrea van Elsas sit on?
- Andrea van Elsas holds tracked board seats at Azalea Therapeutics, Clasp Therapeutics, Lava Therapeutics.
- What companies has Andrea van Elsas invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Azalea Therapeutics, Clasp Therapeutics.
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