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About
Karen Spilizewski is a biomedical engineer by training who works in life science venture capital at RiverVest Venture Partners. She joined the firm when its Cleveland office opened, giving RiverVest improved access to deal flow and due diligence resources. She was later promoted to managing director as part of a firm-wide advancement of team members. Her work centers on advancing medical technologies through development and into commercial use.
Contact· published on Karen's own website
Beyond investing
- Education
- Trained as a biomedical engineer.
- Awards
- Was promoted to managing director at RiverVest as part of a firm-wide advancement of team members.
From Karen's own website — common ground for a warm intro.
Deals · 1
VentureMed GroupBoard seat
via RiverVest Venture Partners · filed Feb 2025 · $7.5M raise
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Colleagues at RiverVest Venture Partners
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Karen Spilizewski?
- Karen Spilizewski is a biomedical engineer by training who works in life science venture capital at RiverVest Venture Partners. She joined the firm when its Cleveland office opened, giving RiverVest improved access to deal flow and due diligence resources. She was later promoted to managing director as part of a firm-wide advancement of team members. Her work centers on advancing medical technologies through development and into commercial use.
- Where does Karen Spilizewski work?
- Karen Spilizewski is Managing Director at RiverVest Venture Partners.
- What boards does Karen Spilizewski sit on?
- Karen Spilizewski holds tracked board seats at VentureMed Group.
- What companies has Karen Spilizewski invested in?
- Investments tracked here include VentureMed Group.
- What awards has Karen Spilizewski received?
- Was promoted to managing director at RiverVest as part of a firm-wide advancement of team members.
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