Luigi Costa
InvestorInvestor at Pureos Bioventures
Zurich, Switzerland
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Luigi Costa serves as Chairman of the Board at PinCell srl. He has held executive and board positions in biotech and pharmaceutical companies, with experience in clinical-stage and commercial organizations. His background includes strategic leadership and involvement in private and public fundraising activities.
Experience
- PinCell srlChairman Of The Boardcurrent2020 — present
- Blue Wave TherapeuticsCo-Founder & Board Membercurrent2021 — present
- Sofinnova PartnersEntrepreneur in Residencecurrent2019 — presentGreater Paris Metropolitan Region
- Phi Pharma SABoard Member2020 — 2023
- Noema Pharma AGChief Executive Officer & Co-Founder2020 — 2023Basel, Switzerland
- BB Pureos BioventuresEntrepreneur in Residence2018 — 2019
- Nordic Nanovector ASAChief Executive Officer2014 — 2018Zurich, Switzerland
- Oncopeptides ABBoard Member2015 — 2018Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
- Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an Amgen subsidiaryRegional Head International2012 — 2014Zurich Area, Switzerland
- AmgenPresident, General Manager France2011 — 2012Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
- AmgenGeneral Manager Italy2009 — 2011Milan, Lombardy, Italy
- AmgenHead of Oncology Franchise International Commercial Operations2007 — 2009Zurich, Switzerland
- AmgenHead of Nephrology Franchise International Commercial Operations2006 — 2007Zurich, Switzerland
- AmgenGeneral Manager Switzerland2004 — 2006Zurich, Switzerland
- Eli Lilly and CompanyBusiness Unit Head2002 — 2004Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
- Eli Lilly and CompanyHead of Global Access and Pricing (CNS)2000 — 2002Greater Indianapolis
- Eli Lilly and CompanySales Manager (CNS)1999 — 2000Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area
- Eli Lilly and CompanyGlobal Marketing Manager (CNS)1997 — 1999Greater Indianapolis
- Eli Lilly and CompanyBusiness Development and Market Research Associate1995 — 1997Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Education
- SDA BocconiMBA, Business Administration and Management
- Alliance Manchester Business SchoolMBA, Business Administration and Management
Skills & more
Fundraising1Biotechnology41Senior Executive Leadership4IPO2Pharmaceutical Industry45Oncology52Strategy45Global Marketing35Biopharmaceuticals23Market Access17Drug Development1Product Launch17
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Pharmaceutical SalesCommercializationHematologyClinical DevelopmentMarketing StrategyStrategic PlanningBusiness StrategyPricingEnglishFrenchManagementTeam LeadershipLanguages English · French · German · Italian
From Luigi's professional profile.
Colleagues at Pureos Bioventures
Anne Grahl
Associate at Pureos Bioventures
Butrint Aliu
Analyst at Pureos Bioventures
Christian Altorfer
CFO/COO at Pureos Bioventures
Dominik Escher
Managing Partner at Pureos Bioventures
Dragan Grabulovski
Venture Partner at Pureos Bioventures
Klaus Breiner
Managing Partner at Pureos Bioventures
Lars Nieba
Venture Partner at Pureos Bioventures
Martin Münchbach
Managing Partner at Pureos Bioventures
Network3
Anne Grahl
Associate at Pureos Bioventures
Dominik Escher
Managing Partner at Pureos Bioventures
Dragan Grabulovski
Venture Partner at Pureos Bioventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Luigi Costa work?
- Luigi Costa is at Pureos Bioventures.
- What check size does Luigi Costa write?
- Luigi Costa typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Founder mafias
Sofinnova Partners mafia8
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Sofinnovapartners mafia8
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Anne OsdoitPartnerFounded Moon Surgical +2Lucia FaccioPartner at Sofinnova Partners | Telethon FundFounded GenespireAndy WeissVenture PartnerFounded ReCor MedicalCécile DupontPrincipal - MD StartFounded HeptamedMarion GaspermentPrincipalFounded May HealthAnouck ChampsaurInvestorFounded Xl Batteries
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Pureos Bioventures mafia4
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Alliance Manchester Business School mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
SDA Bocconi mafia3
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Same school
Also attended SDA Bocconi52
Giuseppe DonvitoPartner at P101 VenturesLuca FerraresiProject Specialist at P101 VenturesChristophe de MontillePartner at Beyond Capital VenturesSure Kose UlutasExperts | Human Resources and Culture at 212Gabriele RicciChief Data & Technology Officer at Takeda VenturesMarwan ChahbounExecutive Director at The Spartan Group
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Also attended Alliance Manchester Business School40
EgilInvestor at InvestinorCarole GinmanHead of Marketing at OxxPatrick NorrisGeneral Partner at Notion CapitalTony ThomasVenture Partner at Lux CapitalDuncan EasterbrookPartner, Chief Financial Officer at RTP GlobalSam NasrolahiPrincipal at InMotion Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Nordic Nanovector ASA1
Also worked at Oncopeptides AB3
Also worked at Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an Amgen subsidiary7
Justin KaoPartner at DFJMattInvestor at Bungalow CapitalChris PeetzEntrepreneur-in-Residence at Frazier Life SciencesJohn OsbornVenture Partner and Principal at Bioventures InvestorsKristin Baker SpohnGeneral Partner at CRV (Charles River Ventures)Helen KimPartner at The Column Group
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Also worked at Eli Lilly and Company79
David MollerInvestor at Third Rock VenturesJesper GromadaInvestor at Third Rock VenturesMark LevinRetired Founding Partner at Third Rock VenturesRhonda PachecoPresident, U.S. Business Unit and U.S. Country Head at Takeda VenturesCarlos PayaVenture Partner at Ysios CapitalKjersti FrognerInvestor at Almi Invest
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