Geoffrey von Maltzahn
InvestorGeneral Partner at Flagship Pioneering
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Writes $500K – $15M checks · typically $7M
About
Geoffrey von Maltzahn pioneers AI-driven generative biology to design entirely new DNA- and protein-based medicines, combining his general partner/serial founding CEO role with automated science factories and founder training.
Invests in
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechFoodTechHealthtech
Experience
- Lila SciencesCo-Founder, Chief Executive Officercurrent2022 — present
- Flagship PioneeringGeneral Partnercurrent2009 — presentCambridge, MA
- Quotient TherapeuticsFounding CEO, Chaircurrent2022 — presentCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Tessera TherapeuticsFounding CEO, Chairman of Boardcurrent2018 — presentCambridge, Massachusetts
- Generate Biomedicines, Inc.Founding CEO, Board membercurrent2017 — presentCambridge, Massachusetts
- IndigoFounding CEO, Chief Innovation Officer, and Board Membercurrent2013 — presentCambridge, MA
- Sana Biotechnology, Inc.Co-Founder and Board Membercurrent2018 — presentCambridge, MA, Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA
- Cobalt Biomedicine, Inc.Founding CEO and Board Membercurrent2016 — presentCambridge, MA
- Kaleido BiosciencesFounding CEO and Board Membercurrent2015 — presentCambridge, MA
- Seres TherapeuticsCo-Founder, CTO (2010-2012)current2010 — presentCambridge, MA
- Axcella HealthCo-Founder, VP Discovery (2009-2013)current2009 — presentCambridge, MA
- Sienna BiopharmaceuticalsCo-Founder2009 — 2016
- Nanopartz Inc.Co-Founder2007 — 2009
Education
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPhD, Biomedical Engineering2005 — 2010
- University of California, San FranciscoMS, Bioengineering2003 — 2005
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologySB, Chemical Engineering1999 — 2003
Skills & more
Lifesciences54Biotechnology99Start-ups99Molecular Biology98Entrepreneurship52Biomedical Engineering31Life Sciences61Biochemistry29Nanotechnology20Genomics30Commercialization22R&D21
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MicrobiologyMicrobiomeNutritionBioinformaticsDrug DiscoveryResearch and Development (R&D)From Geoffrey's professional profile.
Deals · 1
Sana BiotechnologyBoard seat
via Flagship Pioneering · filed Jun 2020 · $45.9M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at Flagship Pioneering
Network1
Investors connected to Geoffrey in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Geoffrey von Maltzahn work?
- Geoffrey von Maltzahn is General Partner at Flagship Pioneering.
- What does Geoffrey von Maltzahn invest in?
- Geoffrey von Maltzahn invests in AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, FoodTech, Healthtech.
- What check size does Geoffrey von Maltzahn write?
- Geoffrey von Maltzahn typically writes checks of $500K – $15M.
Founder mafias
Massachusetts Institute of Technology mafia524
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Elad GilPhDFounded Brain Co.Hemant TanejaS.B.Founded CommureNat FriedmanBachelor of ScienceFounded XamarinMatt HuangB.S.Founded HotspotsDelian AsparouhovDropoutFounded Nightingale +1Noubar AfeyanPhDFounded ProFound Therapeutics +12
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University of California, San Francisco mafia28
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Dino Di CarloPh.D.Founded Partillion +2Luke EvninPhDFounded Mpmcapital +1Alec NielsenBiophysicsFounded Asimov +1William GreeneMDFounded Pear Therapeutics +1Reinhard MeierPostdoctoral Research FellowshipFounded TeleClinic +1Jon WangDoctor of Medicine - MD (Left to pursue startup)Founded Shimmer +1
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Flagship Pioneering mafia14
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Noubar AfeyanManaging PartnerFounded ProFound Therapeutics +12Avak KahvejianGeneral PartnerFounded ProFound Therapeutics +5Christian SchadeGrowth PartnerFounded Halda Therapeutics +2Phillip SamayoaAssociateFounded Codiak BioSciences +2Ignacio MartinezPartnerFounded Cibo Technologies +1Sebastian TrousilAssociateFounded City Therapeutics +1
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Generate Biomedicines mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Sana Biotechnology mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology1,281
Fred WilsonCo-founder & Partner at Union Square VenturesElad GilSolo general partner investing through Gil CapitalAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesHemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystNat FriedmanCo-lead of Meta Superintelligence Labs; co-founder of NFDGBrad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and Techstars
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Also attended University of California, San Francisco63
Douglas CrawfordManaging General Partner at Mission BiocapitalLuke EvninAdvisor at MPM BioImpactMatt MaurerInvestor at WVV CapitalAlec NielsenFounder & CEO, Asimov & Venture Partner at Pillar VCYvanka de SoysaAssociate at Foreground CapitalHarlan LevinePresident of Health Innovation and Policy at Oncology Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Lila Sciences8
John KimInvestor Relations at General CatalystNoubar AfeyanInvestor at Flagship PioneeringRuss NashInvestment Committee at Suncoast VenturesScott RobertsonCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Dauntless VenturesSahir AliFounder, General Partner at Modi VenturesChristopher CanovaInvestor at E14 Fund
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Also worked at Indigo11
Noubar AfeyanInvestor at Flagship PioneeringJeff UllrichCFO at Collaborative FundElizabeth GrahamBoard Member at MassChallenge MexicoCourtney CrowellInvestor at &vestJohn MullikenOperating Partner at Prime Impact FundDan HarburgAssociate at Anterra Capital
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