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Derek Rapp

Investor

Former Managing Director at RiverVest Venture Partners

St. Louis, Missouri

Writes $100K – $1M checks · typically $100K

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About

Joined RiverVest's investment team.

Contact· published on Derek's own website

Experience

  1. Donald Danforth Plant Science CenterChief Operating Officercurrent2026 — presentSt Louis, MO
  2. WeedOUTChairman Of The Board (Non-Executive)current2020 — presentNes Ziyyona, Central, Israel
  3. RiverVest Venture PartnersManaging Director2019 — 2026Saint Louis, Missouri
  4. JDRF InternationalPresident and Chief Executive Officer2014 — 2019New York, NY
  5. Monsanto CompanyMergers & Acquisitions and New Growth Platforms Lead2011 — 2014
  6. Monsanto CompanyChemistry Development Strategy Lead2011Saint Louis, MO
  7. Divergence, Inc.Chief Executive Officer2001 — 2011Saint Louis, MO
  8. Monsanto CompanyDirector, Mergers & Acquisitions1997 — 2000Saint Louis, MO
  9. Monsanto CompanyDirector, M&A and Licensing, The Ceregen Group1995 — 1997Saint Louis, MO
  10. Monsanto CompanyDirector, Strategic Planning, Agricultural Group1993 — 1995Saint Louis, MO
  11. Monsanto CompanyDirector, Investor Relations1990 — 1993Saint Louis, MO
  12. Monsanto CompanySpecial Project Financial Analyst1989 — 1990Saint Louis, MO
  13. Monsanto CompanyStrategic Planning Analyst1988 — 1989Saint Louis, MO
  14. American AirlinesFinance Intern1987Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
  15. Lazard Freres & Co.Analyst1984 — 1986

Skills & more

Product Development3Genomics3Venture Capital6Business Development6Entrepreneurship12Technology Transfer16Agriculture1Mergers & Acquisitions35Marketing Strategy3Biotechnology43Due Diligence5Commercialization6
+12 moreLifesciencesFinanceMolecular BiologyAgribusinessLicensingResearchDrug DiscoveryBusiness PlanningStrategic PlanningStrategyLeadershipStart-ups

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AnTolRx

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Derek Rapp?
Joined RiverVest's investment team.
What check size does Derek Rapp write?
Derek Rapp typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
What companies has Derek Rapp invested in?
Investments tracked here include AnTolRx.
Where did Derek Rapp go to school?
Derek Rapp studied at The Wharton School (M.B.A., Finance and Corporate Management); Brown University (B.A., Economics and German).

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