David Donabedian
InvestorPartner, 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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Anuncia Medical's investors · 3
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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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