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Christine Aylward

Investor

Managing Partner at Magnetic Ventures

United States

Writes $100K – $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M

About

Christine Aylward is the founder and managing partner of Magnetic Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on deep tech and life sciences investments. She previously held executive positions at Roche and Sanofi, and has experience building startups.

Experience

  1. Magnetic VenturesFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2018 β€” presentUnited States
  2. ProximaBoard Observer & Investorcurrent2026 β€” present
  3. Relation TherapeuticsBoard Member & Investorcurrent2021 β€” presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  4. Terrain Biosciences (acquired by Eclipse Bio)Board Member & Investorcurrent2023 β€” presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
  5. Amydis, Inc.Board Member2020 β€” 2026
  6. WeaveBoard Member & Investor2024 β€” 2025
  7. SameSky Health (acquired by Ground Game Health)Board Member & Investor2020 β€” 2024
  8. Foresite Capital ManagementManaging Director2011 β€” 2017San Francisco, CA
  9. MakingOfCo-founder & CEO2008 β€” 2011California, United States
  10. Genomics, Healthcare Tech, Precision Medicine CompaniesStrategic Advisor2000 β€” 2009
  11. Epoch Partners (Acquired by Goldman Sachs)Executive Vice President, Partner, Executive Committee2000 β€” 2001San Francisco Bay Area
  12. Salix Pharmaceuticals (Acquired by Valeant Pharmaceuticals)Senior Vice President1998 β€” 2000Palo Alto, CA
  13. Sanofi (formerly Rhone-Poulenc Rorer)Advanced Therapeutics and Oncology Division1997 β€” 1998Collegeville, PA
  14. Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc.Executive Development Track, Marketing, and Public Policy & Communications1990 β€” 1997

Education

  1. Rowan UniversityBachelor of Arts - BA

Skills & more

Start-ups24Marketing Communications9Digital Media31Strategic Partnerships32Strategy37Business Development10Marketing9Entrepreneurship6Online Advertising4Public Relations6Management5Online Marketing4
+10 moreDigital MarketingSocial Media MarketingDigital StrategyBusiness StrategyMarketing StrategyVenture CapitalStrategic PlanningCompetitive AnalysisIntegrated MarketingMergers & Acquisitions

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Deals Β· 3

Relation Therapeutics Inc.Board seat

via Magnetic Ventures Β· filed Dec 2025 Β· $36.2M raise

Amydis, Inc.Board seat

via Magnetic Ventures Β· filed Dec 2023 Β· $6M raise

Weave Platform, Inc.Board seat

via Magnetic Ventures Β· filed Dec 2023 Β· $11.4M raise

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