Christine Aylward
InvestorManaging Partner at Magnetic Ventures
United States
Writes $100K β $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
- Magnetic VenturesFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2018 β presentUnited States
- ProximaBoard Observer & Investorcurrent2026 β present
- Relation TherapeuticsBoard Member & Investorcurrent2021 β presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- Terrain Biosciences (acquired by Eclipse Bio)Board Member & Investorcurrent2023 β presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
- Amydis, Inc.Board Member2020 β 2026
- WeaveBoard Member & Investor2024 β 2025
- SameSky Health (acquired by Ground Game Health)Board Member & Investor2020 β 2024
- Foresite Capital ManagementManaging Director2011 β 2017San Francisco, CA
- MakingOfCo-founder & CEO2008 β 2011California, United States
- Genomics, Healthcare Tech, Precision Medicine CompaniesStrategic Advisor2000 β 2009
- Epoch Partners (Acquired by Goldman Sachs)Executive Vice President, Partner, Executive Committee2000 β 2001San Francisco Bay Area
- Salix Pharmaceuticals (Acquired by Valeant Pharmaceuticals)Senior Vice President1998 β 2000Palo Alto, CA
- Sanofi (formerly Rhone-Poulenc Rorer)Advanced Therapeutics and Oncology Division1997 β 1998Collegeville, PA
- Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc.Executive Development Track, Marketing, and Public Policy & Communications1990 β 1997
Education
- Rowan UniversityBachelor of Arts - BA
Skills & more
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Digital MarketingSocial Media MarketingDigital StrategyBusiness StrategyMarketing StrategyVenture CapitalStrategic PlanningCompetitive AnalysisIntegrated MarketingMergers & AcquisitionsFrom Christine's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Rowan University5
Shared employers
Also worked at Proxima2
Also worked at Relation Therapeutics4
Also worked at Foresite Capital Management25
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Also worked at Sanofi (formerly Rhone-Poulenc Rorer)76
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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
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
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