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David Donabedian

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Partner, NewCo Formation at Longwood Fund · Board director at Neela Therapeutics · Executive at Newleos Therapeutics · Board director at Anuncia Medical

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About

David Donabedian is a partner who specializes in NewCo formation—conceiving, creating, and staffing new biotech companies and often serving as founding or interim CEO, exemplified by Newleos Therapeutics.

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AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Board director at Neela Therapeutics

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Executive at Newleos Therapeutics

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Board director at Anuncia Medical

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Deals · 4

Neela TherapeuticsBoard seat

via Longwood Fund · filed May 2026 · $21.5M raise

Anuncia MedicalBoard seat

via Longwood Fund · filed Nov 2025 · $16.4M raise

Alcyone TherapeuticsBoard seat

via Longwood Fund · filed Jan 2025 · $31.6M raise

Avaxia BiologicsBoard seat

via Longwood Fund · filed Jul 2015 · $5M raise

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Donabedian?
David Donabedian is a partner who specializes in NewCo formation—conceiving, creating, and staffing new biotech companies and often serving as founding or interim CEO, exemplified by Newleos Therapeutics.
Where does David Donabedian work?
David Donabedian is Partner, NewCo Formation at Longwood Fund and Board director at Neela Therapeutics and Executive at Newleos Therapeutics and Board director at Anuncia Medical.
What does David Donabedian invest in?
David Donabedian invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
What boards does David Donabedian sit on?
David Donabedian holds tracked board seats at Alcyone Therapeutics, Anuncia Medical, Avaxia Biologics, Neela Therapeutics.

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