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Craig Cooper

Investor

Partner at Serpentine Ventures

Zurich, Switzerland

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

About

Craig Cooper is a Partner who leads the Diabetes Venture Fund, investing globally in early-stage technology for diabetes and its complications. He previously ran the investment arm of the AO Foundation, backing healthcare innovation worldwide, and has more than 25 years of experience leading people and projects across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. He also mentors and coaches at the European Institute of Innovation & Technology and advises early-stage businesses and social ventures.

Invests in

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Experience

  1. Serpentine VenturesPartnercurrent2021 — presentZurich, Switzerland
  2. BOYDSenseBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentToulouse, Occitanie, France
  3. SNAQ AGBoard Observercurrent2024 — presentZurich, Switzerland
  4. GlucoSetBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentTrondheim, Trøndelag, Norway
  5. Luna DiabetesBoard Observercurrent2022 — presentSan Diego, California, United States
  6. Piomic MedicalBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentZurich, Switzerland
  7. OneTwo AnalyticsBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentStockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
  8. OneTwo AnalyticsBoard Chair2022 — 2025Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
  9. EIT HealthStartup Mentorcurrent2019 — present
  10. GLGStrategic Advisorcurrent2008 — present
  11. OiOiOiBoard Member2022 — 2024Zurich, Switzerland
  12. AO FoundationManaging Director2016 — 2020Zurich, Switzerland
  13. AO FoundationGlobal Strategy Fund Manager2013 — 2016Zurich, Switzerland
  14. AO FoundationInterim Regional Director & General Manager AP2013Hong Kong SAR
  15. AO FoundationRegional Director EMEA2010 — 2013Zurich, Switzerland
  16. PageGroupSenior Consultant2008 — 2009Zurich, Switzerland
  17. gategroupDirector Sales & Services Europe, Middle East & Africa2006 — 2007Zurich, Switzerland
  18. United NationsGlobal Logistics Manager2002 — 2005Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Skills & more

Business Strategy39Change Management22Project Management27Business Development16Organizational Development4Budgets4New Business Development9Project Planning4Business Analysis6Health Education1Spine2Business Planning13
+12 moreCross-functional Team LeadershipManagement ConsultingBusiness Process ImprovementOperations ManagementLogisticsHealthcareProcurementStart-upsStrategyStrategic PlanningProcess ImprovementManagement

Languages Danish · English · German

From Craig's professional profile.

Colleagues at Serpentine Ventures

Oliver Walzer
Founding Partner & COO at Serpentine Ventures

Network1

Michael Stucky
Partner at Serpentine Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Craig Cooper?
Craig Cooper is a Partner who leads the Diabetes Venture Fund, investing globally in early-stage technology for diabetes and its complications. He previously ran the investment arm of the AO Foundation, backing healthcare innovation worldwide, and has more than 25 years of experience leading people and projects across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. He also mentors and coaches at the European Institute of Innovation & Technology and advises early-stage businesses and social ventures.
Where does Craig Cooper work?
Craig Cooper is Partner at Serpentine Ventures.
What does Craig Cooper invest in?
Craig Cooper invests in Digital Health, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
What check size does Craig Cooper write?
Craig Cooper typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Craig Cooper go to school?
Craig Cooper studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (Leading Innovation in Nonprofit Organizations); Esade (Open Innovation & Corporate Entrepreneurship); Copenhagen Business School (Leading with Power & Presence: Mindful Action for Effective Results).

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