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Luca Parolari

Investor

Senior Associate at DCVC (Data Collective)

San Francisco, California

Writes $5M – $25M checks · typically $15M

About

Luca Parolari is a Senior Associate at DCVC Bio with an MD summa cum laude and a PhD in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, and Genetics. He has experience as an early-stage investor through roles at Data Collective, Arkitekt Ventures, and NY Angels, and as an operator through founding Pintô International and consulting for over 15 startups in the New York area.

Experience

  1. DCVC BioSenior Associatecurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  2. Pintô InternationalCo-Founder & Directorcurrent2017 — presentNew York || San Francisco || Manila
  3. Arkitekt VenturesVC Fellow2020 — 2021New York, United States
  4. The Rockefeller UniversityPostdoctoral Researcher2020New York, United States
  5. The Rockefeller UniversityResearcher PhD Student2014 — 2020New York, United States
  6. InSITEFellow & VP Operations2018 — 2019New York, United States
  7. New York AngelsFuture Angel2018New York, United States
  8. Boehringer Ingelheim FondsBIF Fellow @ Rockefeller University2016 — 2018New York, United States
  9. Harvard Medical SchoolMedical Student2014Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  10. Columbia University Medical CenterMedical Student2014New York, United States
  11. ICM Institute, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, UPMC Paris 6Researcher Medical Student for 1 year2013Paris, Île-de-France, France
  12. Università di BolognaMedical Doctor2007 — 2013Bologna, Italy
  13. Rockefeller UniversitySURF Fellow2012New York, NY, U.S.
  14. Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell UniversityResearch fellow - Med Student at New York-Presbyterian Hospital2011 — 2012New York, NY, U.S.
  15. UPMC - Sorbonne UniversitiesMedical Student2010 — 2011Paris, Ile-de-France, France
  16. NYU Langone Medical CenterVisiting Med Student2010New York, NY, U.S.

Education

  1. The Rockefeller UniversityDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Neuroscience
  2. Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di BolognaDoctor of Medicine (M.D.)
  3. Harvard Medical SchoolDoctor of Medicine (M.D.)
  4. Pierre and Marie Curie UniversityDoctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Skills & more

Neuroscience14Neurology6Neurodegeneration2Immunohistochemistry2Cell Culture5Medicine12Cell Biology5Molecular Biology10Epidemiology2Western Blotting2Clinical Research4Genetics2
+4 moreBiochemistryLife SciencesResearchScience

Languages English · French · German · Italian · Spanish

From Luca's professional profile.

Colleagues at DCVC (Data Collective)

Aimee Villamayor
Office Manager & Executive Assistant, DCVC Bio at DCVC (Data Collective)
Alan Cohen
General Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)
Ali Tamaseb
General Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)
Allyson Kaufman
Investor Relations Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)
Anna Fokina
Investment Director DCVC Bio at DCVC (Data Collective)
Cara Yesko
Associate at DCVC (Data Collective)
Carly Smith
Office Assistant, DCVC Bio at DCVC (Data Collective)
Chris Boshuizen
Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)

Frequently asked questions

Where does Luca Parolari work?
Luca Parolari is Senior Associate at DCVC (Data Collective).
What check size does Luca Parolari write?
Luca Parolari typically writes checks of $5M – $25M.

Same school

Also attended The Rockefeller University9

David KaufmanInvestor at Third Rock VenturesAdam ZongEntrepreneur-In-Residence at The Innovation SpaceAlejo ChornyPrincipal Investment at Criteria Bio VenturesTommy BroudyOperating Partner, Bridgewest Group at Bridgewest VenturesTim GardnerVenture Partner at PsyMed VenturesJonathan RobbinsInvestor at Foresite Capital

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Also attended Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna56

Edoardo MingozziPortfolio Support Analyst at P101 VenturesClare McCartney BeerCOO & Managing Director at Burda Principal InvestmentsIrene MingozziVenture Partner at E12 Venture Capital, LlcLuca BarbiGeneral Partner & COO at STVMariana RomeroSenior Associate at NazcaJolene LumHead of Investor Relations at Cento Ventures

+ 50 more

Also attended Harvard Medical School135

Niko BonatsosInvestment Team at General CatalystAnthony PhilippakisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Ben RobbinsInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)David ReshefInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Krishna YeshwantInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Morgan CheathamPartner and Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences at Breyer Capital

+ 129 more

Also attended Pierre and Marie Curie University48

Jeff ClavierFounding Partner at Uncork CapitalJean SiniGeneral Partner at Partech VenturesDimitri KrempPrincipal at Axeleo CapitalJack GuedjInvestor at Sand Hill AngelsOphélie LaurinInvestment Associate at World FundRémi DrollerManaging Partner at Kurma Partners

+ 42 more

Shared employers

Also worked at Arkitekt Ventures4

Enke BashllariManaging Director at Arkitekt VenturesPavan ChoksiPartner at Arkitekt VenturesAnastasiaInvestor at Flex Capital PartnersAyaan ParikhFounder at Convexia

Also worked at New York Angels24

Oliver MitchellPartner at Ff Venture CapitalChris SaxmanDigital health entrepreneur, startup mentor, skier, fly fisherman, Steelers fanatic, Co-head of Health 2.0 Denver/Boulder ChapterJamesPrincipal at Draper AssociatesVaibhavi NesarikarPrincipal at GTMfundPatrick ChangFounder and Managing Partner at Dispersion CapitalHoward MorganCo-Founder, Chair and General Partner at B4 Capital

+ 18 more

Also worked at Harvard Medical School162

Logan HilleLife Sciences Analyst at CincyTechAnkit GuptaGeneral Partner at Y CombinatorDavid MollerInvestor at Third Rock VenturesJulie YangInvestor at Third Rock VenturesTracy WilliamsInvestor at Third Rock VenturesSamuel ArbesmanVenture Partner at Lux Capital

+ 156 more

Also worked at Columbia University Medical Center19

Lisa PurcellInvestor at Third Rock VenturesIsaac ZikeManaging Director at RiverVest Venture PartnersHalle TeccoFounder, Rock Health & Natalist at Giant Ventures Global LlpAudreyInvestment Team Member at Acadian Ventures Management, LlcChris BostickPartner at OCV PartnersHJ HongAssociate at Romulus Capital

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