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Fouad Azzam

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Partner at EQT Life Sciences · Board director at IlluminOss Medical · Board director at Neuros Medical · Board director at Rotation Medical

Boston, Massachusetts

Writes $11M – $65M checks · typically $25M

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About

Fouad Azzam is a Partner at EQT Life Sciences focused on multi-stage venture capital investment in biotechnology and medical technology companies. He brings operating experience and board-level expertise across public and private companies, with service on audit, compensation, and transaction committees. His background spans corporate strategy, capital allocation, mergers and acquisitions, and governance in healthcare, medical devices, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals.

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Board director at IlluminOss Medical

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Board director at Neuros Medical

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Board director at Rotation Medical

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Experience

  1. EQT Life SciencesPartnercurrent2007 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
  2. Neuros Medical, Inc.Board Membercurrent2025 — present
  3. Shinobi TherapeuticsBoard Membercurrent2023 — present
  4. HotSpot Therapeutics, Inc.Board Membercurrent2021 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
  5. XyloCor TherapeuticsBoard Membercurrent2018 — present
  6. Cardiac DimensionsBoard Member2015 — 2025
  7. Endotronix, Inc.Board Member2018 — 2024lisle, IL
  8. Nkarta Therapeutics, IncBoard Member2019 — 2024
  9. DOTS Technology CorpBoard Member2021 — 2023Natick, Massachusetts, United States
  10. LSP (Life Sciences Partners)General Partner2007 — 2022Greater Boston
  11. Simplify Medical, Inc.Board Member2017 — 2021Sunnyvale, CA
  12. Rainier TherapeuticsBoard Member2016 — 2020San Ramon, CA
  13. IlluminOss MedicalChairman Of The Board2012 — 2020East Providence, RI
  14. Rotation MedicalBoard Member2014 — 2017Plymouth, MN
  15. Harvest Automation Inc.Board Member2009 — 2016
  16. Seahorse BioscienceBoard Member2007 — 2015North Billerica, MA
  17. Cobalt TechnologiesBoard Member2008 — 2015
  18. Celladon CorporationBoard Member2012 — 2014San Diego, CA
  19. Pasteuria BioscienceBoard Member2007 — 2012Gainesville, FL
  20. FlowCardiaBoard Member2007 — 2010Sunnyvale, CA
  21. Eastman Chemical CompanyManaging Director - Eastman Ventures2000 — 2007
  22. Eastman Chemical CompanyHead of Strategy - Fine Chemicals1999 — 2000
  23. Occidental Chemical CorporationResearch & Business Development1995 — 1999
  24. BFGoodrichResearch1993 — 1994

Skills & more

Venture Capital49Strategic Planning21Lifesciences20Biotechnology17Medical Devices18Mergers7Start-ups20Mergers & Acquisitions42Pharmaceutical Industry9Technology Transfer5Business Development21Patents3
+11 moreStrategyCommercializationCorporate DevelopmentR&DManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipProduct DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipDue DiligenceVenture FinancingLife Sciences

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Who is Fouad Azzam?
Fouad Azzam is a Partner at EQT Life Sciences focused on multi-stage venture capital investment in biotechnology and medical technology companies. He brings operating experience and board-level expertise across public and private companies, with service on audit, compensation, and transaction committees. His background spans corporate strategy, capital allocation, mergers and acquisitions, and governance in healthcare, medical devices, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals.
Where does Fouad Azzam work?
Fouad Azzam is Partner at EQT Life Sciences and Board director at IlluminOss Medical and Board director at Neuros Medical and Board director at Rotation Medical.
What check size does Fouad Azzam write?
Fouad Azzam typically writes checks of $11M – $65M.
What companies has Fouad Azzam invested in?
Investments tracked here include Cobalt Technologies, Endotronix, Flowcardia, Harvest Automation, HotSpot Therapeutics, IlluminOss Medical, Neuros Medical, Nkarta Therapeutics, Pasteuria Bioscience, Rotation Medical, Seahorse Bioscience, Shinobi Therapeutics Inc., and 1 more.
Where did Fouad Azzam go to school?
Fouad Azzam studied at University at Buffalo School of Management, The State University of New York (M.B.A.); The University of Akron (Ph.D., Chemical Engineering); The University of Akron (B.S. & M.S., Chemical Engineering).

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