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Beat Steffen
InvestorPrincipal at Novartis Venture Fund
Basel, Switzerland
Writes $5M – $10M checks · typically $7.5M
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About
Beat Steffen is a Managing Director at the Novartis Venture Fund. He previously held commercial roles at Novartis Pharmaceuticals in the US and Switzerland, launching products in the cardiovascular area, and earlier worked at McKinsey & Company in Zurich with pharmaceutical clients. He is a Swiss-trained physician specializing in cardiovascular surgery and intensive care and holds an MBA from INSEAD.
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Invests in
Biotech
Investments
Investor
RapptaRappta TherapeuticsSplice Bio
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Beat Steffen?
- Beat Steffen is a Managing Director at the Novartis Venture Fund. He previously held commercial roles at Novartis Pharmaceuticals in the US and Switzerland, launching products in the cardiovascular area, and earlier worked at McKinsey & Company in Zurich with pharmaceutical clients. He is a Swiss-trained physician specializing in cardiovascular surgery and intensive care and holds an MBA from INSEAD.
- Where does Beat Steffen work?
- Beat Steffen is Principal at Novartis Venture Fund.
- What does Beat Steffen invest in?
- Beat Steffen invests in Biotech.
- What check size does Beat Steffen write?
- Beat Steffen typically writes checks of $5M – $10M.
- What companies has Beat Steffen invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Rappta, Rappta Therapeutics, Splice Bio.
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