Bruce Wesson
InvestorFounding Partner Emeritus and Senior Advisor at Galen Partners · Board director at Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Stamford, Connecticut
Writes $10M – $30M checks · typically $20M
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About
Bruce Wesson joined Galen Partners in 1991 following a 23-year career at Smith Barney, where he was a Senior Vice President and Managing Director in the Corporate Finance Division. At Smith Barney he directed the Major Account Group, served as Senior Managing Director for the East Coast region, and chaired the Valuation and Opinion Committee for Corporate Finance. He holds a B.A. from Colgate University and an M.B.A. from Columbia University's Graduate School of Business.
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Board director at Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Experience
- Galen PartnersManaging Directorcurrent1991 — present
Deals · 1
Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Board seat
via Galen Partners · filed Jul 2017 · $4M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Board seats
Acura PharmaceuticalsDerma SciencesMedAssetsTPS
Sources: the firm's website · SEC Form D filings.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Bruce Wesson?
- Bruce Wesson joined Galen Partners in 1991 following a 23-year career at Smith Barney, where he was a Senior Vice President and Managing Director in the Corporate Finance Division. At Smith Barney he directed the Major Account Group, served as Senior Managing Director for the East Coast region, and chaired the Valuation and Opinion Committee for Corporate Finance. He holds a B.A. from Colgate University and an M.B.A. from Columbia University's Graduate School of Business.
- Where does Bruce Wesson work?
- Bruce Wesson is Founding Partner Emeritus and Senior Advisor at Galen Partners and Board director at Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc..
- What check size does Bruce Wesson write?
- Bruce Wesson typically writes checks of $10M – $30M.
- What boards does Bruce Wesson sit on?
- Bruce Wesson holds tracked board seats at Acura Pharmaceuticals, Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Derma Sciences, MedAssets, TPS.
- Where did Bruce Wesson go to school?
- Bruce Wesson studied at Columbia Business School (MBA, Graduate School of Business); Colgate University (BA).
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