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Ian Peikon
InvestorFounderVenture Partner at Lux Capital · Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer at Cajal Neuroscience
New York, New York
Writes $1M – $50M checks · typically $10M
FoundedCajal Neuroscience
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About
Ian Peikon is co-founder and co-chief executive officer of Cajal Therapeutics. He brings experience in team leadership and scientific research, with background in molecular biology, neuroscience, and biomedical engineering.
Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer at Cajal Neuroscience
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Experience
- Cajal TherapeuticsCo-Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officercurrent2020 — present
- Lux CapitalVenture Partnercurrent2019 — presentGreater New York City Area
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Library and ArchivesAdvisory Board Membercurrent2024 — presentCold Spring Harbor, New York, United States
- PlexiumBoard Member2022 — 2025
- VNV BioCo-Founder & SAB Member2018 — 2022Greater New York City Area
- KallyopeCo-Founder & Director, Platform Biology & Technology2015 — 2019
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ian Peikon?
- Ian Peikon is co-founder and co-chief executive officer of Cajal Therapeutics. He brings experience in team leadership and scientific research, with background in molecular biology, neuroscience, and biomedical engineering.
- Where does Ian Peikon work?
- Ian Peikon is Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Cajal Neuroscience and Venture Partner at Lux Capital.
- What check size does Ian Peikon write?
- Ian Peikon typically writes checks of $1M – $50M.
- What companies did Ian Peikon found?
- Ian Peikon founded Cajal Neuroscience.
- What companies has Ian Peikon invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Cajal Neuroscience.
- Where did Ian Peikon go to school?
- Ian Peikon studied at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (PhD, Biological Sciences); Duke University (BSE, Biomedical Engineering).
Founder mafias
Duke University mafia351
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Lux Capital mafia13
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory mafia6
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Kallyope mafia6
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Plexium mafia5
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Same school
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Also attended Duke University1,022
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Shared employers
Also worked at Cajal Therapeutics1
Also worked at Plexium17
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Also worked at Kallyope8
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